Equipment News

Discover updates on new and essential equipment for the collision repair process, enhancing efficiency, safety, and quality of repairs.

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Axalta Irus Mix – A Leap Forward in Refinish Technology

Axalta Irus Mix is the future for bodyshops. It is the fastest fully automated, completely hands-free mixing machine for the automotive refinish industry.
Axalta
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Welding Products, Tech, Know-How Bring It All Together at 2024 SEMA Show

Consider what welding equipment and training you want, and why, and use this SEMA Show overview to get started.
Paul Hughes
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Get Set for ADAS Calibration Success with New Tools and Tech at 2024 SEMA Show

Companies will be offering hands-on demos and pricing specials on ADAS calibration tools and equipment.
Stacey Phillips Ronak
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3D Printing Offers Collision Repair Innovative Option for Parts, Shipping, Design

3D printing is a cost-effective alternative to injection molding and, in some instances, can increase efficiency while reducing costs.
Elizabeth Crumbly
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Can’t-Miss Tools to Check Out at 2024 SEMA Show

Toby Chess picks the tools and products collision repairers should look at while in Las Vegas to improve shop operations.
Toby Chess, Autobody News
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Polyvance Introduces Nitro-Fuzer Touch Nitrogen Plastic Welder

The Nitro-Fuzer Touch is pre-programmed with more than 20 plastic types and their recommended temperature and gas flow settings.
Autobody News Staff
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Rihm Kenworth Body Shop Boosts Inventory Control with 3M™ RepairStack™

The shop sees 3M™ RepairStack™ as a critical business asset that has increased productivity and drastically reduced the amount of time spent on inventory management.
Autobody News Staff
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ProColor Collision Etobicoke Sees Improved Efficiency, Service Quality with AirPro and AUGGIE

Integrating the AirPro Diagnostics and AUGGIE tools has helped the shop perform more calibrations in-house, enhancing operational efficiency and quality.
Autobody News Staff
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ALLDATA’s User-Friendly Software Assures OEM Compliance for Kniesel’s Collision

The Northern California MSO uses ALLDATA to perform pre- and post-scans and quickly gather the OEM information its needs to repair vehicles.
Autobody News Staff
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asTech® Helps CARSTAR Ideal Auto Body Standardize Pricing with DRPs

The asTech® All-In-One platform gives the Colorado shop access to 45 OEMs' repair procedures, helping it deliver a safe, proper repair no matter the manufacturer.
Autobody News Staff

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