Innovation in Alberta: Alberta scientists honoured for work in lithium extraction for EVs; autonomous vehicle road tech
Calgary, Alberta — Two Alberta doctors were recently honoured by their peers at an annual event celebrating innovation in science and technology. The Alberta Science and Technology foundation—also known as ASTech—is managed by Technology Alberta and recognizes innovation taking place throughout the province. Dr. Ghada Nafie is developing an efficient way to extract lithium from […]
Stand Up Speak Out: On today’s estimating processes
Toronto, Ontario – The way you estimate repairs has likely changed since you first joined the industry, no matter how long you’ve been here. Our ever-digitizing world presents many options when it comes to choosing an estimating software. Collision Repair magazine is seeking your feedback on the estimating processes of today. What’s working? What could be improved? […]
Uncrossed Wires: New update to Identifix software improves diagram viewing feature, Solera says
Texas, United States — Solera is aiming to make the repair process as seamless and convenient as ever with the announcement of a new update to the company’s Identifix Direct-Hit repair software, which now allows for additional wiring diagram viewing features. With this new update, announced by the company in a press release last Tuesday, […]
Product Report: PPG introduces PPG DIGIMATCH camera and PPG VisualizID software for colour matching
Pennsylvania, United States – PPG has announced the introduction of its PPG VISUALIZID™ 3D visualization software and the PPG DIGIMATCH™ digital colour camera for advanced colour matching in body shops. The coatings company said the tools are the latest components of the PPG LINQ™ end-to-end digital solution for the global refinish industry. With the LINQ […]
By the Books: PPG’s new AdjustRite estimating system Quickbooks compatible
Toronto, Ontario — In the ongoing effort toward smoother bookkeeping, PPG has announced that its new AdjustRite commercial estimating system can now integrate with both QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online. Launched on Tuesday, the AdjustRite platform aims to streamline the invoicing process by linking up with QuickBooks, a staple program for thousands of businesses across […]
ALLDATA updates core product to include interactive wiring diagrams
Elk Grove, California — September 27, 2017 — ALLDATA has unveiled its newest technology platform. According to ALLDATA, the new platform features extensive, integrated updates to ALLDATA Repair and ALLDATA Collision, as well as interactive colour wiring diagrams that ALLDATA says give technicians the option to work with non-OEM and factory-direct wiring diagrams. The vehicle […]
New software may spell the end of distracted driving
Waterloo, Ontario — September 11, 2017 — Distracted driving is currently the leading cause of automobile crashes, eclipsing drinking and driving. However, software may soon bring the practice to an end. According to a statement released by the University of Waterloo, computer algorithms developed by engineering researchers at the university can accurately determine when drivers […]
Canadian Hail Repair ramps up estimator efficiency with CosmosSync
Calgary, Alberta — July 6, 2017 — Two made-in-Canada solutions have teamed up to simplify and expedite the PDR repair process in Northern Alberta. CosmosSync is a digital image and file collection system that specializes in the collision repair industry, counting over 200 repairers among its clients. The primary purpose of the CosmosSync tool is […]
Nexsyis Collision now available in Canada
Indianapolis, Indiana — March 8, 2017 — Nexsyis Collision has announced it has expanded into the Canadian market. The company offers a fully-integrated management and accounting system for collision repair. A statement from the company says the system slated for release in Canada is the same one repairers in the US have used since the […]
Mitchell launches Mitchell Connect
San Diego, California — November 15, 2016 — Mitchell has announced an update to Mitchell Connect, its web-based workflow solution for repair facilities. This new version allows shops to receive assignments, and send estimates, photos and other documents to insurance companies, even if they are not in a carrier’s Direct Repair Program (DRP). “Our enhanced […]
