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JLR Uses Robots to Simulate 10 Years of Seat Wear in Days

June 27, 2025 By Tech Help

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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is putting its seats through the paces — with the help of advanced robotics. … [Read more...] about JLR Uses Robots to Simulate 10 Years of Seat Wear in Days

Apex Leather Launches Custom Color Program

June 25, 2025 By Tech Help

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For an industry that thrives on design and innovation, having the right parts for a custom build is let’s just say, critical! Well, getting that perfect blue, green, or even purple leather just got a lot easier with the announcement of Apex Leather’s new Custom Color Program. … [Read more...] about Apex Leather Launches Custom Color Program

Sewing Machines, Seat Covers and Badass Women: A Look Back in Time

June 24, 2025 By Tech Help

The Hog Ring - Women in Auto Upholstery

Auto upholstery has long been seen as a man’s trade — gritty, hands-on, and tucked away in the back corners of custom shops and factories. But here’s the truth: women have been shaping the look and feel of car interiors since the very beginning. … [Read more...] about Sewing Machines, Seat Covers and Badass Women: A Look Back in Time

Did You Know Sunscreen Can Damage Car Interiors?

June 23, 2025 By Tech Help

The Hog Ring - Did You Know Sunscreen Can Damage Car Interiors?

If you’ve been in the auto upholstery business for a while, chances are you’ve come across that mysterious oily stain on a headrest or seat bolster and thought, “What is that?” More often than not, the culprit is something most people don’t even think twice about — sunscreen. … [Read more...] about Did You Know Sunscreen Can Damage Car Interiors?

Get Paid to Teach the Craft. WyoTech is Hiring a Trim & Upholstery Instructor

June 20, 2025 By Tech Help

The Hog Ring - Get Paid to Teach the Craft. WyoTech is Hiring a Trim & Upholstery Instructor

If you've spent years in an auto upholstery shop — cutting patterns, stitching seat covers and installing soft tops — now's your chance to share those skills, get paid a killer salary and leave a lasting legacy in the trade. … [Read more...] about Get Paid to Teach the Craft. WyoTech is Hiring a Trim & Upholstery Instructor

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