Five core processes. One ecosystem.

Testing, standards, training, circularity and collaboration. How Plasnomic brings clarity to plastic repair, from the first weld sample to an industry-wide exchange of knowledge.

A force gauge measuring the pull strength of a welded bumper tab
01 / Testing

01 / Testing

Performance validation

Evaluating materials, tools and repair methods through real-world and lab-based testing.

Plasnomic's testing and validation program is designed to bring clarity to plastic repair performance across materials, tools and repair methods. Starting with polypropylene weld materials, Plasnomic has secured and evaluated multiple industry samples.

Testing combines real-world technician application with controlled laboratory analysis to ensure both practical usability and measurable performance. This structured approach enables Plasnomic to identify which products and processes meet the requirements of modern vehicle repair, forming the foundation for approved solutions across the industry.

Key performance criteriaPP weld materials

  • Weldability
  • Sandability
  • Blendability
  • Structural strength
  • Impact resistance
A hot air welder fusing a rod into a plastic repair
02 / Standards

02 / Standards

Approved repair methods

Defining industry benchmarks for safe, consistent and OEM-aligned plastic repairs.

Plasnomic is establishing globally aligned standards for plastic repair, defining how repairs should be performed, validated and approved. These standards are built on tested data, real-world application and collaboration with industry experts, ensuring they reflect both performance and practicality.

From these standards, Plasnomic is developing certification pathways for technicians, repair facilities and products, creating a consistent benchmark for quality and compliance. This ensures that repairs are carried out using approved methods and materials, supporting safer outcomes, reducing variability, and giving insurers, OEMs and repairers confidence in the integrity of plastic repairs.

Certification pathwaysIn development

  • ATechnicians
  • BRepair facilities
  • CProducts
An instructor guiding a trainee through a bumper weld
03 / Training

03 / Training

Industry upskilling

Delivering repair-first education, best practices and practical learning programs.

Plasnomic is focused on closing the industry's knowledge gap by delivering education and training programs centered on repair-first strategies and best practices. As plastic repair continues to evolve, many technicians, estimators and decision-makers lack clear guidance on when and how to repair versus replace.

Plasnomic's training initiatives are designed to provide practical, evidence-based learning that supports real-world application, ensuring the industry is equipped with the skills and knowledge required to perform safe, efficient and high-quality plastic repairs.

Programs will coverCurriculum

  • 01Material understanding
  • 02Repair techniques
  • 03Process control
  • 04Decision-making frameworks
I-CAR Sustaining Partner and Plasnomic I-CAR Sustaining PartnerPlasnomic is in its second year as an I-CAR Sustaining Partner, focused on technician education and plastic repair standards.
A rack of bumper cores in a repair facility
04 / Circularity

04 / Circularity

Repair-first approach

Extending part life, reducing waste and supporting sustainable repair outcomes.

Plasnomic is driving the adoption of repair-first strategies to reduce unnecessary part replacement and support a more sustainable collision industry. By enabling high-quality plastic repairs through validated methods and trained professionals, Plasnomic helps extend the lifecycle of components such as bumper covers and headlights.

Repairs and circularity is not just an environmental initiative: it is a practical solution that aligns operational performance with sustainability goals, supporting insurers, repairers and OEMs in delivering better outcomes for both customers and the environment.

A repair-first approachOutcomes

  • 01Reduces waste
  • 02Lowers carbon emissions
  • 03Improves cost efficiency across the repair process
Industry partners together at a Plasnomic event
05 / Exchange

05 / Exchange

Industry collaboration

Connecting professionals to share knowledge, insights and real-world repair experience.

The Plasnomic Exchange is a collaborative platform designed to connect professionals across the collision repair ecosystem. It provides a space for technicians, estimators, insurers and industry leaders to share insights, ask questions and discuss real-world repair challenges.

As plastic repair continues to evolve, the Exchange plays a critical role in accelerating knowledge sharing and aligning the industry on best practices.

Over time, it will become a central hub for discussions, innovation feedback and peer-to-peer learning, helping drive consistency and continuous improvement across global plastic repair operations.

A space forShare, ask, discuss

  • Technicians
  • Estimators
  • Insurers
  • Industry leaders

Independent by design

Plasnomic validates. It does not sell.

Plasnomic does not manufacture or sell products. Its role is to independently validate and approve repair methods, tools and materials, while providing the framework and platform to ensure they are applied correctly.

1M+

repairs informing the Plasnomic framework, bridging the gap between theory, practice and compliance.

0

products manufactured or sold by Plasnomic.

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