{"id":602,"date":"2022-01-05T18:15:36","date_gmt":"2022-01-05T18:15:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.johnbean.com\/uk\/?page_id=602"},"modified":"2025-08-25T18:38:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T18:38:00","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.johnbean.com\/uk\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nJohn Bean<\/em>, originally a spray pump manufacturer, transitioned to designing water pumps for fire trucks. He noticed that the long wheelbases of these vehicles required more precise alignment than traditional methods like strings and tape measures could offer. In 1925, he invented the first mechanical wheel aligner, which measured camber, toe, and caster by physically contacting the wheels, establishing the foundation for the John Bean<\/em> alignment system.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nThe John Bean<\/em> legacy continues to shape modern technology. The latest aligner, building on the John Bean<\/em> 3D imaging foundation, incorporates D2Max\u2122 technology to map vehicles in real-time, simulating road conditions. Unlike early 3D aligners that captured static images, this system enables technicians to detect tire wear and alignment issues with unmatched precision, ensuring accurate adjustments as if the vehicle were driving on the road.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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