AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR MARKET ANALYSIS

Automotive Collision Repair Market, By Product (Paints & coatings, Consumables, and Spare parts), By Vehicle Type (Light-duty vehicle and Heavy-duty vehicle), By Sales Channel (DIY, DIFM, and OE), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa)

The Bosch Automotive Aftermarket division introduced several products for the workshop industry at the Automechanika trade fair in September 2022. Notable offerings include the DAS 3000 for precise calibration and adjustment of vehicle sensors and camera systems supporting modern driver assistance systems, the DCU 120 diagnostic control unit for reliable and convenient mobile workshop usage, and the 'Bosch Automotive Training Solutions' platform for planning and administering technical training courses, among others.
In April 2022, 3M announced the acquisition of LeanTec's technology assets, which provide digital inventory management solutions for the automotive aftermarket sector in the U.S. and Canada. This acquisition underscores 3M's commitment to its "connected bodyshop" platform, with LeanTec's technology complementing '3M RepairStack Performance Solutions', a hardware and software system ensuring on-hand material availability for reliable and safe repairs.