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Getac made an appearance at the automotive industry summit IBIS: bridging the repair gap with innovative technology and empowering the future of automotive collision repair.
May 18th,2026
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As a globally renowned provider of rugged mobile computing solutions, Getac (Shenji Technology) recently deeply participated in the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) Middle East Summit. At the summit, Getac once again demonstrated its profound insight into the automotive aftermarket and collision repair sectors, and shared how rugged digital technology can help enterprises confront challenges and reshape the future. Currently, the automotive industry is undergoing an unprecedented technological transformation. Russell Younghusband, representing Getac, was interviewed by IBIS at the summit and pointed out that as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) continue to innovate, the automotive repair industry must keep pace. "Given the nature of the industry we are in, when we work with so many young and dynamic car manufacturers and technologies, we can clearly see the direction the industry is headed."
Russell highlighted a core pain point currently faced by the industry, which is also the goal that Getac is committed to addressing: "We have observed a clear gap between regular automotive service and professional body/collision repair. The collision repair industry is now actively seeking ways to bridge this gap. Getac's cutting-edge technology and digital solutions are precisely designed to close this gap. These technologies not only effectively help our customers improve operational efficiency but also represent the intelligent future of the entire industry."
In the future, Getac will continue to focus on the automotive and collision repair sectors, providing resilient and reliable rugged devices and forward-looking integrated software and hardware solutions to help global automotive repair enterprises bridge the technological gap and take the lead in the wave of digital transformation.
IBIS (International Body Repair Industry Symposium)
IBIS (International Body Repair Symposium) is one of the most influential top-level industry forums in the global automotive collision repair sector. Unlike traditional large-scale commercial exhibitions, IBIS aims to create a highly trusted communication ecosystem for industry experts. IBIS was founded in 2001 by Christopher Mann and David Young, the owners of the British magazine "Bodyshop". The first conference was held at the Celtic Manor Resort in Wales, attracting 120 representatives from 12 countries. Since then, IBIS has developed into a global event, and its annual global summit now welcomes over 350 representatives from all over the world.
Getac's ruggedized mobile computing solutions are helping global automotive repair enterprises bridge the technological gap. As a core partner of Getac, Huajie Technology also focuses on providing reliable computing support for harsh environments. Huajie has been deeply involved in the automation field for over 22 years. By integrating the technical resources of both HuaJie and Getac mobile computing brands, it offers ruggedized mobile computing and intelligent video solutions to customers in industries such as defense, automotive, and public safety, helping frontline workers complete critical tasks efficiently in harsh environments. As of now, Huajie has served nearly 1,100 customers, with its equipment widely used in over 30 industries, and has accumulated more than 60 patents. Choosing Huajie Technology is choosing a reliable intelligent manufacturing partner to jointly achieve the lead in digital transformation.
