BoschLive

Every aspect of spare parts, diagnostic and repair shop technology, services and workshop franchises in a 2800 m2 area
Unveiling of Bosch Esitronic live, the future online expansion of the Bosch Esitronic 2.0 repair shop software
Virtual exhibition stand with a wealth of information available online in advance

At this year’s Automechanika in Frankfurt am Main, Bosch will showcase its products and services in Hall 9 for the first time, using its new stand design. The significantly increased area provides the space needed so that all Bosch Automotive Aftermarket brands can appear alongside each other. The leading full service provider for repair shops and trade will demonstrate its broad range of spare parts, diagnostic and repair shop technology, services and workshop franchises at the event, which takes place from September 11 to 16, 2012.

Complete System Expertise Demonstrated Live at the Stand in Four Repair Shops
The complete system expertise available from Bosch will be shown at the redesigned exhibition stand – from diagnostics, maintenance and repairs using the appropriate spare parts, to virtual support services. Live demos will take place in four “repair shops,” each using an appropriate vehicle, to demonstrate this networked expertise – subdivided into topics based on the type of drive or subject area. Two of the repair shops will look at topics relating to traditional diesel and gasoline drive technologies, from diagnostics through to the repair. The focus of the third repair shop will be on new and alternative drives such as hybrid technology and e-mobility, while the fourth will be centered around the Bosch range for commercial vehicles.

Exhibition Highlight: Unveiling the Bosch “Esitronic live” Future Repair Shop Software
Visitors to Automechanika will also be given a first look at current developments in the world’s leading repair shop software, Esitronic. An online expansion of the current Esitronic 2.0 software is planned for the future – “Bosch Esitronic live.” The operating concept of this new online solution is geared to the user’s work processes in the repair shops. The user is quickly and easily guided through the repair process – from the error memory read-out and an option to enter symptoms, through diagnostics and the identification of faulty components to an integrated ordering process for the required parts. Esitronic live provides the user with all of the relevant information and functions needed to assist with each step. With Esitronic live, Bosch will offer repair shops around the world a cost-effective diagnostics and repair software module that will also increase efficiency, alongside the existing Esitronic 2.0 repair shop software.

Bosch Workshop Concepts at the Stand and in the Outdoor Area
Bosch work shop concepts such as Bosch Car Service and Auto Crew will also be presented in detail at Automechanika. In the outdoor area in front of Hall 9, Bosch will present opportunities for shaping a successful future with Bosch as a partner. A full-scale Bosch Car Service and Auto Crew work shop will demonstrate the minimum requirements that Bosch sets for future partners.

Bosch Brands Side by Side
For the first time, the Bosch aftermarket and repair shop brands will be represented side by side, this year in Hall 9. As a specialist in the vehicle manufacturer repair shop network, Beissbarth has an extensive range of products relating to chassis alignment and brake testing and will also be presenting new products, including a brake test bench/control unit diagnostics hybrid. Sicam, a specialist in the tire service business, will present its full range and showcase new wheel balancing machines and tire fitting devices. HC Cargo will be displaying its comprehensive portfolio of automotive electronics spare parts.

Virtual Tour of the Bosch Exhibition Stand Available in Advance
From September 4, 2012, visitors can take a virtual tour and find out about the exhibition stand on a special Automechanika website at www.bosch-automechanika.com. The website also offers a wealth of information on the exhibition including a stand map with route options and times for live presentations and demonstrations. Images and videos, as well as a media library for downloading brochures, can also be found on the website. A mobile website for smartphones is also available and includes individual options such as personal route planning through Automechanika and a reminder function for trade show times.

Overview of Stand Numbers and Times

Bosch stand:
Hall 9.0, Stand B06

The Automotive Aftermarket division (AA) provides the aftermarket and repair shops worldwide with a complete range of diagnostic and repair shop equipment and a wide range of spare parts - from new and exchange parts to repair solutions - for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Its product portfolio includes products made as Bosch original equipment, as well as aftermarket products and services developed and manufactured in-house. More than 11,000 associates in 140 countries, as well as a global logistics network, ensure that some 450,000 different spare parts reach customers quickly and on time. In its “Diagnostics” operations, AA supplies testing and repair-shop technology, diagnostic software, service training, and information services. In addition, the division is responsible for the “Bosch Service” repair-shop franchise, one of the world's largest independent chains of repair-shops, with some 15,000 franchises. In addition, AA is responsible for more than 500 “AutoCrew” partners.

Additional information can be accessed at www.bosch-automotive.com

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. In the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology, more than 300,000 associates generated sales of 51.5 billion euros in fiscal 2011. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 350 subsidiaries and regional companies in some 60 countries. If its sales and service partners are included, then Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. Bosch spent some 4.2 billion euros for research and development in 2011, and applied for over 4,100 patents worldwide. With all its products and services, Bosch enhances the quality of life by providing solutions which are both innovative and beneficial.

Further information is available online at www.bosch.com and www.bosch-press.com.