SCRS to Showcase Emerging Trends at OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has announced the final details of the 2019 OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit, including the content of the opening session.
SEM Products Releases Dual-Mix Rigid Plastic Repair Material
SEM Products has released its new Dual-Mix Rigid Plastic Repair Material, a two-component epoxy designed for cosmetic repairs on SMC, fiberglass, Metton and other rigid plastics.
Automotive Aluminum Alloy OE Market to Surpass $46 Billion by 2026
According to the report, the global automotive aluminum alloy OE market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of more than 5 percent during the forecast period.
Trump Administration to Roll Back Obama-Era CAFE Standards
On Aug. 2, the Transportation Department and Environmental Protection Agency announced a joint proposal to update the national automobile fuel-economy and greenhouse-gas standards.
3M Now Offers Heavy-Duty Truck SOPs for METTON Material Repairs
3M Automotive Aftermarket Division announced that it now offers SOPs for repairing METTON LMR (liquid molding resin), a tough plastic material used to produce large or thick molded parts on heavy-duty trucks.
Exhibit at North American International Auto Show Spotlights Ram’s High-Strength Steel
Visitors to the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit will be able to learn more about the 2019 Ram 1500’s extensive use of high-strength steel in its cab and frame.
Aluminum Use in Vehicles Growing at ‘Unprecedented’ Rate
The aluminum content in North American light vehicles has risen steadily from 84 net pounds per vehicle in 1975 to 397 pounds in 2015, and it’s only going to get higher.
Certification: Not Just a Fad
The technological advancements of today’s vehicles require OE certification, so it’s not going away any time soon. In fact, it may replace the DRP model one day.
Attorney Handling $1 Million Dallas Body Shop Lawsuit Among Scheduled Panelists for SCRS Summit at SEMA
Attorney Todd Tracy, who is representing the couple suing John Eagle Collision Center in Dallas, is one of the panelists scheduled to take part in the Society of Collision Repair Specialists’ (SCRS) OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit at the 2017 SEMA Show.
OEMs to Examine Mixed-Material Technologies at Lightweight Vehicle Manufacturing Summit
Developed with Toyota, Ford and General Motors, the summit will feature a brand-new agenda which will examine the latest joining, forming and surface treatment technologies and their applications for mixed material structures.