Las Vegas, Nevada — October 25, 2016 — I-CAR has announced it will once again bring a comprehensive lineup of courses and demonstrations to the SEMA Show. Events will take place on the I-CAR Main Stage, in I-CAR classes and at I-CAR’s exhibit, booth #10879. The 2016 SEMA Show runs from November 1 to 4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
I-CAR Courses at SEMA
A statement from I-CAR says there are more than 75 new vehicle designs launched each year. This alone would make continuous training a necessity. I-CAR also notes that the organization’s statistics show that highly trained technicians perform repairs up to 14 percent faster than untrained technicians.
Tuesday, November 1
9 a.m. – Noon Synchronizing Workflow Through Communication (PM120L01)
Room: N238
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Refining the Team and the Business (PM145L01)
Room: N238
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Vehicle Technology and Trends 2016 (NEW16)
Room: N240
Wednesday, November 2
8 a.m. – Noon Aluminum Exterior Panel Repair and Replacement (APR01)
Room: N238
8 a.m. – Noon Vehicle Technology and Trends 2016 (NEW16W)
Room: N240
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Understanding the Cycle Time Process (GE001L01)
Room: N238
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sectioning of Steel Unitized Structures (SPS11)
Room: N240
Thursday, November 3
8 a.m. – Noon Understanding the Cycle Time Process (GE001L01W)
Room: N240
9 a.m. – Noon Synchronizing Workflow through Team Communication (PM120L01W)
Room: N238
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Advanced Steering and Suspension Systems Damage Analysis (DAM15)
Room: N238
Friday, November 4
8 a.m. – Noon Understanding and Preventing Refinish Defects (REF10)
Room: N240
9 a.m. – Noon Refining the Team and the Business (PM145L01W)
Room: N238
SEMA Collision Repair and Refinish Stage Presentations
I-CAR will once again be joining industry automotive experts to deliver technical presentations on the latest repair methods and tool and equipment.
Tuesday, November 1
10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Ford: Collision Repair Update
Presented by Gerry Bonanni
1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. I-CAR: Collision Repair Diagnostics
Presented by Jason Bartanen
2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. BMW: Damage Assessment and Repair Methods
Presented by Anthony McDonald
3 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Carbon Fiber Technology and Repair
Presented by Scott Van Hulle
4 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Fusor: Bonding and Mechanical Bonding
Presented by Doug Craig
Wednesday, November 2
9:30 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. GM Collision Repair Information, Technology, and Parts Updates
Presented by Bob Hartman and Jason Macco
10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Collision Diagnostic Services (CDS): Remote Vehicle Diagnostics With Astech2
Presented by Jake Rodenroth
1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. I-CAR: The Need for Training on Today’s New Vehicles and Technologies
Presented by Jason Bartanen and Josh McFarlin
2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Honda: Collision Repair Update, Including 2016 Pilot/Civic
Presented by Chris Tobie
3 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Audi: Multi-Material Hybrid Construction
Presented by Mark Allen and Shawn Hart
4 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Ford: Collision Repair Update
Presented by Gerry Bonanni
Thursday, November 3
9:30 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. I-CAR & Collision Hub Present – Ford F-150 Door Skin Replacement, Featuring Fusor
Presented by Doug Craig
10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. 3M & I-CAR: Ford F-150 Boxside Replacement
Presented by Shawn Collins
1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m I-CAR and Collision Hub: Cool Tools
Presented by Kristen Felder and Jason Bartanen
2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. BMW: “New 7 Series” – New Design, Technology and Repairs
Presented by Anthony McDonald
3 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Aluminum Association: Advances in Automotive Aluminum
Presented by Jim Dickson
4 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Honda: Collision Repair Update, Including 2016 Pilot/Civic
Presented by Chris Tobie
Friday, November 4
10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. I-CAR Knowledge and Skills – The Requisite Foundation for Repair Excellence
Presented by John Van Alstyne
1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Porsche Collision Repair Update
Presented by Mike Kukavica
2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. I-CAR Advanced Joining Techniques
Presented by Steve Marks
3 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Collision Diagnostic Services (CDS) Zero Point Calibration for Occupant Classification Systems
Presented by Jake Rodenroth
