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We See You, ACU: Intel unveils platform aimed to reduce automaker costs, improve performance in software-defined vehicles

Las Vegas, Nevada— At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week, Intel announced an expanded lineup of products and partnerships to support automakers transitioning to electric and software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The company says this vehicle platform includes high-performance computing, graphics, artificial intelligence (AI), and power management solutions, which Intel hopes will reduce costs and improve […]

Sanding a New Path: PPG’s SEM Products business launches performance abrasives product line

Toronto, Ontario — PPG’s SEM Products business has launched a complete product line of performance abrasives, designed to simplify complex automotive collision repairs. According to a recent product release, the SEM Performance abrasives line incorporates precision grain technology to provide durability, edgewear and an even cutting surface to allow technicians to achieve feather-edging.  Another feature […]

LINQ Lands Laurels: PPG wins innovation award for LINQ Digital Ecosystem at Automechanika Frankfurt 2024

Frankfurt, Germany — PPG has announced that it has received the Innovation Award for the company’s PPG LINQ digital ecosystem at this year’s Automechanika trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany. This innovation award specifically recognizes outstanding technological developments with significant market relevance in the automotive supplier industry, automotive workshop and services sector or original equipment manufacturers. […]

From Scrap Tires to Clearcoat: BASF Coatings announces new ChemCycling products at Automechanika Frankfurt

Frankfurt, Germany ⁠— Day two of Automechanika Germany brought even further product innovations to the global collision repair industry with the launch of BASF’s next generation of clearcoats, manufactured from recycled tires to emphasize the brand’s commitment to sustainability.  The new product lines, which are projected to be available in Canada in early 2025, employ […]

Knowledge Upgrades: Solera launches Identifix Direct-Hit mobile application for auto repair technicians

Toronto, Ontario — Solera has announced the launch of its Identifix Direct-Hit mobile application, serving as the next generation of the Identifix Direct-Hit service for auto repair technicians. Now available on tablets and smartphones, the Direct Hit Mobile app offers users with over half a million ASE Level 1 Master Technician-authored diagnostic and fix libraries […]

News from Automechanika: Axalta launches Axalta Nimbus customer experience platform with a Canadian connection

Ajax, Ontario — Axalta today announced the launch of Axalta Nimbus, a new global customer experience platform for Axalta refinish customers. Patricia Morschel, vice president of marketing and commercial operations for Axalta global refinish, demonstrated the new technology live at Automechanika Frankfurt on Tuesday morning. Set to go live early 2025 in North America, Axalta […]

Incoming Innovations: SATA announces new spray gun, the SATA jet X

Toronto, Ontario — SATA GmbH, Kornwestheim-based specialists for wet coating technologies recently introduced a new lineup of products at Automechanika in Germany. The new product that attracted the most interest was the jet X premium spray gun. The spray gun boasts a new look: what stands out is the simple, elegant exterior in matte black with […]

Defeating Dust: 3M introduces the 3M Clean Sanding System for Canada and around the world

Toronto, Ontario — 3M has announced that shops in Canada and around the world will now have access to the 3M Clean Sanding System as part of a comprehensive dust extraction solution offered by the company. Specifically, 3M announced that effective in Q4 2024, the 3M Clean Sanding System will be offered in the United […]

Bosch Diagnostics launches ADS X 6.0 software update introducting new topology view, faster scan times, new features

Illinois, United States — Bosch says its ADS X series scan tool owners now have access to new software features, faster scan times, and expanded vehicle coverage through the new 6.0 software update. New software features include a Topology View and battery voltage indicator for improved diagnostic efficiency. “Our goal for each ADS X scan […]

An Electric Breakthrough: AkzoNobel develops powder coatings technology to improve EV battery protection

Toronto, Ontario — AkzoNobel’s Resicoat brand has developed a powder coatings technology which provides improved electrical protection for electric vehicle battery systems. Currently available in China, the new technology is suitable for battery system parts such as cooling plates, side blades and battery covers within electric vehicles. “There’s a growing demand in the EV market […]

Mixing Milestone: Axalta announces 100th installation of Irus automated mix machine

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ⁠— Axalta recently announced that the coatings giant has installed its 100th Axalta Irus Mix full automated hands-free paint mixing machine. The unit was installed in Bodyshop Carenove in France earlier this month. The business has used Standox, one of Axalta’s automotive refinish brands, for more than 20 years.  “Axalta Irus Mix is […]

Regarding Rates: Saskatchewan bodyshop material rates to remain $6.12 per hour; SGI commits to 6.5 percent paint shop materials increase in 2024

Regina, Saskatchewan —Tom Bissonnette, director of the Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) and Terry Beattie, SAAR board member and owner of LB Beattie Autobody, recently met with Saskatchewan Government Insurance Management to discuss bodyshop material (BSM) rates, among other topics.  “Bottom line,” wrote Bissonnette in his weekly newsletter to SAAR members. “SGI will leave […]

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