The 2026 PMW Expo has gotten underway in Cologne, with plenty of innovation on display at the two-day industry-only event, including the following:
Manthey is marking its 30th anniversary with two limited-edition models, the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup MR 30 and Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport MR 30. The Cup-based model combines a 4.2-litre six-cylinder boxer engine producing 412kW with revised aerodynamics, cooling and suspension. Its package includes carbon-fibre bodywork, a central radiator concept and a newly developed rear wing. The Cayman brings together a decade of development, with lightweight components reducing its weight by 5.7kg against the base model. Production is limited to 15 examples of each car.
Megatec Electronic is presenting its Anti-Collision System, developed for high-performance motorsport, with its radar sensor designed to operate reliably at night and in rain or fog conditions. with the company reporting successful testing across several racing series, with its radar sensor designed to operate reliably at night, and in rain or fog conditions. Alongside it, the TT Series combines a TFT touch display with mechanical button operation and tactile feedback. Configurable key symbols and CAN connectivity allow teams to adapt the interface and display vehicle data, including oil pressure, whilst integrated camera inputs further extend its use as a cockpit control and display system.
ATL introduced redesigned containers this year, that support its saver and super cell products, which it is showcasing alongside its safety fuel-cell range. The updated steel enclosure uses vertical edges to improve clearance in tight installations and incorporates mounting-strap provisions, with a removable window allowing teams to check the fuel bladder’s validity date without taking it out of the container.
SADEV is displaying its SCL924 in-line transmission, which is designed for high-powered applications including GT racing, drift and hillclimb, and sits within a wider range that also includes transverse transmissions, off-road differentials and the S-EV90 electric reducer. The six-speed sequential gearbox includes reverse and weighs 38 kilograms with its input shaft, whilst interchangeable ratios, an integrated oil pump and connections for an external oil cooler give engineers options for configuring the transmission around their vehicle and duty cycle.
BOLD, which will supply the battery energy-storage system for IndyCar’s upcoming IR-28, is highlighting its UHP battery system intended for motorsport and high-performance automotive applications. The battery system is rated at 200kW peak and 130kW continuous power in a 21 kilogram package, providing 1.5kWh of usable energy and incorporating a battery management system, auxiliary power interfaces and a composite enclosure with cell-level thermal-runaway containment.
bf1systems is presenting tyre pressure and temperature monitoring equipment covering wheel sensors, vehicle electronics and workshop support tools, with the range giving engineers access to both running data and the checks needed to keep that data reliable throughout a race weekend. Its 1System platform uses 2.4GHz wireless communications, while the IRTPTMS Pro sensor measures temperature at 28 points across the inner tyre carcass. QuickScan adds a portable diagnostic tool for identifying sensors and checking their condition before wheels are fitted.
Evolution Measurement’s EvoScann P4-A pressure scanner measures just 20 × 20 × 5mm and weighs less than nine grams excluding its cable, allowing for pressure management in small aerodynamic spaces and providing another route to collecting on-vehicle pressure measurements for development work and CFD validation. The four-channel unit can fit around wings, ducts and diffusers where conventional instrumentation is difficult to package, and supports CAN and CAN-FD communications, scan rates up to 1,000Hz and operation from −20°C to 135°C.
Tachyon Engineering is showcasing its E-Turbo, which combines electrically assisted turbocharging with exhaust-energy recovery. An integrated motor helps accelerate the compressor when exhaust flow is insufficient; when turbine power exceeds the boost requirement, the system can operate as a generator. The approach allows turbo sizing and transient response to be considered together for low-volume performance vehicles and motorsport projects. Tachyon offers matching, integration and calibration support alongside the hardware, including wheel and housing configurations tailored to the application.
RX Carbon’s Toyota GR Yaris rear wing uses flax-fibre prepreg supplied by Bcomp, bringing a bio-based composite into a recognisable performance-car application. Development began with a 3D scan of the vehicle, followed by the design, engineering and manufacture of the complete wing in-house. The company combines WRC-inspired styling with aerodynamic wing profiles intended for rallycross, rally prototypes, time attack and road cars.
If you would like to attend the remainder of the 2026 PMW Expo, you can register for a visitor pass here.
Day 2’s highlights include the AM for high-performance automotive symposium and nice automotive manufacturing forum, with the exhibition open from 10:00 to 17:00 CET.
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