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Using Technology to Shape Plastic Repair Best Practices

How 3D scanning, computer vision, artificial intelligence and precision measurement can help the collision industry move from opinion-based repair toward evidence-led practices As Plasnomic moves from testing into real-world validation, technology is playing an increasingly important role in helping us better understand plastic damage, repair processes, tools, equipment and final repair outcomes. Plastic repair has

Textured Plastic Repair: Building a New Repair-First Standard

Modern collision repair is entering a new phase, and one of the industry’s largest untapped opportunities is sitting in plain sight. Textured plastic parts are now found throughout modern vehicles, including lower bumper covers, wheel-arch moldings, rocker moldings, exterior cladding, bumper inserts, grille surrounds and trim components. They have become important elements of vehicle design,

Technical benchmarking begins across adhesives, fillers, staples, and fuse welding

Plasnomic has entered the next stage of its polypropylene bumper repair evaluation program, moving beyond material compatibility testing and into a structured comparison of the four primary repair processes used across the collision repair industry. The evaluation will compare: The assessment will be based on a combination of real life repair conditions, technical process evaluation,

The Hidden Forces Driving the cost of plastic parts in collision repair

In 2026, the pressure is no longer abstract. Consumers feel it every time they pull up to the pump. Fuel prices are sitting at record highs. Airlines are raising fares while warning of fuel shortages. Across global markets, energy has once again become one of the most dominant forces shaping cost. But what is less

Industry First Testing Program Defining OEM Aligned Plastic Repair Weld Performance

Plasnomic is leading the transformation of plastic repair, bringing clarity to an industry long shaped by uncertainty, through expert collaboration, real-world validation, and ISO-backed laboratory data. As the global authority on automotive plastic repair, Plasnomic has commenced benchmarking and testing of the core material underpinning modern repair processes: polypropylene weld. This industry-first initiative marks a

REPAIR OR RUIN

The real cost of Band-aid solutions Plastic repair has become one of the most important and most misunderstood disciplines in modern collision repair. Today’s vehicles are engineered around lightweight plastics, particularly polypropylene blend bumper covers, which make up the overwhelming majority of modern exterior plastic components. Technicians are being asked to repair these parts more

Plasnomic 2025 Progress and 2026 Year Ahead

Advancing Repair-First Outcomes Through the Plastic Repair Alliance Over the past year, Plasnomic has laid the structural and operational groundwork to enable a standards-driven evolution of automotive plastic repair. Through the establishment of the Plastic Repair Alliance Council, Plasnomic has focused on aligning governance, industry expertise, technical validation, and digital infrastructure to support repair-first outcomes

A Conversation with Kurt Lammon from Polyvance

“Shaping the Future of Plastic Repair” Introduction: For decades, Kurt Lammon, President of Polyvance, has been a respected leader in the evolution of plastic repair technologies across the collision repair industry. A long-time advocate for education, innovation, and a repair-first mindset, Kurt has witnessed firsthand how the industry has transformed—and where it still needs to

Plasnomic Call to Action: Objective 

The plastic repair industry is entering a decisive new era. With advanced vehicle materials, increasingly complex components, and mounting sustainability demands, the industry needs more than isolated solutions. It needs clarity, consistency, and credibility on a global scale. Plasnomic’s Call to Action is designed to deliver exactly that. The objective is simple but powerful: to

Global Plastic Repair Movement has a face – Mario Dimovski

Interview – Body Shop Magazine Global Plastic Repair Movement has a face – Mario Dimovski Plasnomic proudly announces the appointment of Mario Dimovski, Director of Circular and Repair Innovation at the Boyd Group, as Head of the Global Plastic Repair Alliance Council – a newly formed global authority committed to shaping the future of plastic