One Giant Leap for Refinisher’s Kind: PPG showcases Moonwalk automated paint mixing system in the ‘Moon Van’ at SEMA
Las Vegas, Nevada — PPG is showcasing its innovative Moonwalk automated paint mixing system at SEMA. The technology is housed in the distinctive “MoonVan” at booth 81255, just outside the Convention Center. The Moonwalk system, part of PPG’s LINQ digital ecosystem, demonstrated advanced paint-mixing technology designed to enhance efficiency and precision in automotive refinishing. Attendees […]
Colourful Collab: 3M and Axalta to launch training content for automotive refinishing
Above: Patricia Morschel, vice president of marketing and commercial operations for Axalta global refinish; Troy Weaver, director of global refinish, Axalta; and Dave Gunderson, president, 3M Automotive Aftermarket division. Las Vegas, Nevada — 3M and Axalta have announced a collaboration to introduce a new training content series focused on automotive refinishing. The series will feature […]
AI-Powered Assembly: AI system helps improve vehicle paint defect detection rate, says Nissan
Nashville, Tennessee — Nissan says it has improved its paint defect detection rate after investing in advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning designed to detect paint flaws “faster than ever.” The AUTIS Surface Verification system has allowed Nissan to improve its defect detection rate by nearly seven percent, said the automaker, which uses the […]
Ferrari Finger Painting: Kids turn supercar into canvas at birthday party
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Ferrari lovers, this is either your biggest nightmare or a childhood dream come true. A video of a children’s birthday party in Dubai has been circulating on social media, where a gaggle of six-year-olds are shown unleashing their artistic skills on a Ferrari 812. A kids car paint party in […]
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 […]
Refinishers Reach New Heights: The Paris 2024 Olympic flame cauldron has a collision repair connection
Paris, France — Those who have tuned in to coverage of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games may have noticed the gleaming hot air balloon floating over the city, housing the Olympic flame. But did you know the vessel for the ancient fire bears a connection to our industry? Last week, BASF shared that its customer […]
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 […]
Day 2: SATA continues training challenge for WorldSkills car painting finalists; competitors and experts weigh in on value of WorldSkills
Vaughan, Ontario — SATA, a global partner of WorldSkills, is proudly hosting international WorldSkills competitors at its Vaughan, Ont., training centre and headquarters this week, accompanied by WorldSkills experts and top-notch SATA equipment. Collision Repair magazine spoke to some of the inspiring international WorldSkills experts and competitors taking the challenge this week to hear how […]
Reflective Risks: Driver polishes Cybertruck to mirror-like finish, makes vehicle near-invisible
Toronto, Ontario — One Tesla Cybertruck owner, Tyson Garvin recently machine-polished his vehicle to a mirror-like finish, making it nearly invisible on the road. In an act of unintentional camouflage, Garvin’s machine-polished Cybertruck reflects its environment so that he is essentially driving around with mirrors on his vehicle. The polishing process needed to make the […]
On the Skills Stage: Inside the Skills Ontario provincial competition
Toronto, Ontario — Skills Ontario hosted its annual provincial competition on Monday and Tuesday, where secondary and post-secondary students competed for a chance to be deemed Ontario’s most talented up-and-coming auto body repair or automotive painter. The winners will be announced Wednesday morning at the Closing Ceremonies—but Collision Repair mag was there Tuesday to witness […]
