3M Automotive Aftermarket Division shows new innovations with live education events at SEMA

The 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division is focused on delivering innovative solutions and applying that science to life. At SEMA, Shawn Collins, Senior Technical Service Engineer, and Jason Scharton, Business Development Manager - Automotive OEM, will deliver several technical education sessions and live demonstrations to showcase 3M’s new solutions for structural adhesive bonding and aluminum repair

SCRS REPAIRER DRIVEN EDUCATION:  

FREE2 – Structural Adhesive Bonding: The New Frontier with Shawn Collins

Wednesday, November 4 – 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Las Vegas Convention Center, SEMA Collision Repair & Refinish Stage, Booth #10879, North Hall

There's a completely new and exciting class of adhesive available to the collision repair industry and it's not just for bonding non-structural outer body panels.  Shawn Collins will demonstrate where this adhesive can be used and under what circumstances.  It will also examine advancements in vehicle engineering and how this adhesive is different from panel bonding adhesives. 

OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit:  OEM1 – Advanced Automotive Technology with Jason Scharton

Thursday, November 5 – 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Las Vegas Convention Center, SEMA Collision Repair & Refinish Stage, Booth #10879, North Hall

Structural Connectivity - Understanding the Future of Automaker Joining Techniques:

Jason Scharton will join a panel of specialists with a variety of backgrounds in automotive joining to discuss the advanced structural joining approaches being used in modern automotive architecture. The panelists will have expertise in riveting, bonding, welding of aluminum, steel and mixed materials, and factory-level joining.

I-CAR: LIVE WITH 3M:

Shawn Collins will lead a live demonstration in two I-CAR sessions on the SEMA Collision Repair and Refinish Stage.  Collins will be replacing actual parts on a Ford F-150 structure, a door skin and a front apron tube, with rivets and structural adhesives.

2015 F-150 Fender Apron Tube Replacement (ICARfree12) with Shawn Collins

Thursday, November 5 – 9:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Las Vegas Convention Center, SEMA Collision Repair & Refinish Stage, Booth #10879, North Hall

2015 F-150 Door Skin Replacement (ICARfree18) with Shawn Collins

Friday, November 6 – 9:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Las Vegas Convention Center, SEMA Collision Repair & Refinish Stage, Booth #10879, North Hall