The Society of Collision Repair Specialists’ (SCRS) 2024 SEMA booth will showcase Rivan’s speciality-built R1S Body in White (BIW) and will include daily appearances from Rivian Engineering and Collision Network teams who will discuss vehicle material, their Collision Network, and the importance of proper repair. 

The teams will be available daily 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at SCRS’ booth 31147 in the Collision Repair & Refinish Section located in the Upper South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. 

“The Rivian R1 lineup is equipped with a variety of advanced steels, aluminum, composite, and magnesium substrates,” an SCRS release says. “Although the geometric dimensions of the R1T and R1S vary from the b-pillar rearward, common materials were used throughout.”

Rivian subjected the architecture to rigorous virtual, static and on-road durability testing to refine the mixed material usage strategy, the release says. This optimized vehicle impact safety along with on and offroad performance. 

The newly-built display onsite at this year’s SEMA Show will be a physical representation of the Rivian material matrix, and will provide show attendees with perspective on how the exterior panels and inner structure are combined, in an interactive exhibit.

The company’s experts will provide advanced inspections of the internal construction techniques at the booth, the release says. Attendees will learn more about materials, construction and design elements. 

Information will also be shared on “how proper collision repair impacts vehicle systems and the role of adequately restoring and adhering to the performance attributes of Rivian vehicles.” 

Rivian Research, Engineering, Service and Collision team members will also present during the SCRS OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov 7.  

“The session, The Value of OEM Repair Information, will feature David Sosa, Manager, Collision Research & Development Workshop, Dan Black, Sr. Manager, Service Engineering – Collision and Kelly Logan, Director, 3P Service and Collision Repair Programs as they present the process an automaker undertakes to research, develop, validate and publish new repair procedures for the industry,” the release says. 

The session will dive into a case study on the developmental life cycle of the front frame rail section concept, which will also be evident on the booth display. According to a news release, field data showed the front frame rail could incur damage even in a low-speed impact. It also was determined that the market would benefit from a safe and cost-effective alternative to a complete “skateboard” replacement.

Click here to add this session to your My Show Planner calendar. Visit www.scrs.com/rde for more information on the entire Repairer Driven Education series.

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