IN PERFECT ALIGNMENT
IN PERFECT ALIGNMENT ‘LET’S JUST EYEBALL IT’ IS ARCHAIC As vehicles become increasingly complex, the demand for precision in repair processes has never been greater, and bodyshops continue to be aligned with tech trends as modern vehicles require more and more calibrations. Jeff Labanovich, vice president of operations for Fix Network Canada, originally outlined for […]
BOND TO THE FUTURE
A new adhesive developed by researchers at Japan’s Nagoya University incorporates a hydrogen-bonded styrenic thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) with impact strength 22 times greater than traditional epoxy-based adhesives, according to the university. (Credit: Atsushi Noro/Nagoya University) BOND TO THE FUTURE AUTOMOTIVE ADHESIVES ESSENTIAL IN THE PUSH FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES With the continued rise of electric vehicles […]
POLISHED PROGRESS
POLISHED PROGRESS HOW TECHNOLOGY IS KEEPING ABRASIVES AT THE CUTTING EDGE OF AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR There’s no need to grit your teeth when it comes to automotive abrasives—this year’s technology developments will be sure to make you grin. In 2024, a confluence of technological advancements and material innovations are continuing to reshape the way collision repairers […]
