At the 2026 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, TOPDON USA unveiled a prototype diagnostic workstation that switches between tablet and laptop modes, along with a new handheld diagnostic platform for shops servicing multiple vehicle brands. The company also launched a scholarship program aimed at students entering the automotive repair trade.
A Workstation That Changes Form Depending on the Job
The TOPDON DUO X, shown publicly for the first time at the company's SEMA press conference and at its AAPEX booth, is designed to address a common shop problem: technicians often need both quick diagnostic checks and full OE-level programming, tasks traditionally handled by separate devices. In Android tablet mode, the DUO X performs full-system diagnostics, ECU programming, coding and one-click customization across more than 10 vehicle makes. Switched into Windows mode, it becomes a laptop-style unit capable of J2534 pass-thru programming and OE diagnostics through TOPDON's RLink platform - the kind of work that typically requires manufacturer-specific software and a PC.
Chad Schnitz, vice president of TOPDON USA, described the device as a shift in direction for the company's product line, emphasizing the dual-configuration design as a way to give technicians more flexibility without carrying multiple tools. The DUO X remains a prototype; TOPDON says a commercial release is planned for the first half of 2027, which leaves room for design or feature changes before the product ships.
ONE Pro Targets Multi-Brand Shops
Alongside the DUO X, TOPDON introduced the ONE Pro, the newest model in its ONE diagnostic series. The device has a 12-inch display and supports full-system ECU programming, coding and one-click customization for more than 10 vehicle makes, positioning it for independent shops that service a mixed fleet of brands rather than a single manufacturer. Unlike the DUO X, the ONE Pro is available now through TOPDON's national distribution network. Buyers also get one year of Identifix Direct-Hit Pro included, a subscription service that provides confirmed repair fixes, OE documentation, wiring diagrams and repair procedures - resources technicians often need alongside raw diagnostic data to complete a job efficiently.
Scholarship Program Backs Future Technicians
TOPDON also formally introduced its Techs of Tomorrow scholarship program, first announced Oct. 28, which will distribute four scholarships totaling $37,000 to students pursuing automotive technology education. Recipients also receive a TOPDON toolbox as part of the award. Applications for the fall 2027 semester are open now through TOPDON's website.
A selection committee of industry figures will choose recipients, including representatives from the ASE Education Foundation, SEMA, Universal Technical Institute, NAPA Auto Parts, Carroll Shelby International and Foose Design, alongside TOPDON USA staff. Justin Herald, the company's director of marketing, framed the program as an investment in workforce development for an industry facing a shortage of trained technicians.