ETI’s ToolTech 2011 Explores the Shop of Tomorrow
The TechShop team recently traveled to Miami Beach, FL, to attend the Equipment and Tool Institute’s ToolTech conference at The Gansevoort Hotel May 3-5. More than 110 industry professionals representing 55 companies were in attendance. ToolTech gave attendees a chance to learn about changing industry trends and standards and how they’ll affect the Shop of
Live ‘Shop of Tomorrow’ Demonstrations Slated for AAPEX
Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) attendees will get a first-hand look at how wireless communications and telematics will give the independent aftermarket service providers a competitive edge at the “Shop of Tomorrow.”
Pass-Thru Devices Are Here
Why Should You Sell Them?
By Michael Bowdish, Guest Writer
Tech Feature: Keeping Up with TPMS Technology
We’re at 100% TPMS compliance now. Are we having fun yet? To keep customers in your shop, plan on investing in diagnostic scanners and software, not to mention a serious investment in personnel who have an aptitude for technology. Just this week, I had a friend who owns a local tire store call me regarding what to do about an ….
Flash Reprogramming
Would you believe flash reprogrammable PCMs have been in vehicles for more than a decade? The first such application was the 1990 Geo Storm. Why a humdrum car like the Storm would be the first to receive a flash reprogrammable computer system is unknown. You’d think GM would have chosen a more high profile vehicle
Opus IVS Awarded Patent for Pass-Thru Remote Diagnostic System
The patented technology developed by Bluelink has been utilized by Opus IVS to remotely deliver diagnostic repair guidance and programming services.
Air Update: Buying a New Air Compressor
Routine maintenance makes a huge difference in lifecycle expectancies of our tools and equipment. But even with the best maintenance schedules, you need to replace your capital investments at some point.
Miller Syncrowave 210 TIG and Stick Welder Is Now MIG Capable
Miller’s AC/DC TIG and DC Stick-capable welder offers the ability to weld up to 1/4-inch-thick material in a single pass. Total system solution available in one stock number (#951 616).
DynoMax ULTRA4 Race Team Claims Every Podium Spot In 2014 King Of The Hammers Race
Team DynoMax racers delivered some stellar performances during the recent opening of the 2014 ULTRA4 racing season at the King of the Hammers (KOH) race in Johnson Valley, Calif. Team DynoMax swept all three spots in the KOH title race, as Loren Healy claimed his second “King” title, followed by Tony Pellegrino and Bill Baird. More than 40 ULTRA4 race teams participated under the Team DynoMax banner during the week’s events.
New Miller Syncrowave 210 TIG Welder Features Operator-Friendly Interface and Pro-Set Feature
AC/DC TIG and DC Stick-capable welder offers ability to weld up to 1/4”-thick material in a single pass.