New Event Provides Journalists With Exclusive Preview
Thu, 09/25/2014 - 16:29

By Della Domingo

press
The first-ever SEMA Show Media Preview will take place Monday, November 3, from 1:00 p.m.–5:00 pm.

Editors and reporters will have exclusive, dedicated access to nearly two-dozen exhibitors during the first-ever SEMA Show Media Preview, taking place Monday, November 3, from 1:00 p.m.–5:00 pm. Sponsored by the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA), this event is designed specifically to provide journalists with early access to exhibitors.

Exhibitors at the Media Preview are committed to helping reporters develop stories by being available to meet for interviews, giving those on a deadline the opportunity to file stories before the Show even opens. Members of the media will get an exclusive preview of the newest products and innovations that will be on display from these companies throughout the week. Having access to these exhibitors before the Show is open to the industry gives participating journalists the advantage of an early start on their stories. In addition, they will have more time to develop their stories and the chance to visit more exhibitors during the week, allowing further Show coverage.

The preview includes 19 companies that will showcase products in the Media Center, Room N110 of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Participating companies are:

Media can RSVP for the event when applying for credentials at www.SEMAShow.com/register, or e-mail pr@sema.org.

For more information, visit www.SEMAShow.com/media.

New Event Provides Journalists With Exclusive Preview
Thu, 09/25/2014 - 16:29

By Della Domingo

press
The first-ever SEMA Show Media Preview will take place Monday, November 3, from 1:00 p.m.–5:00 pm.

Editors and reporters will have exclusive, dedicated access to nearly two-dozen exhibitors during the first-ever SEMA Show Media Preview, taking place Monday, November 3, from 1:00 p.m.–5:00 pm. Sponsored by the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA), this event is designed specifically to provide journalists with early access to exhibitors.

Exhibitors at the Media Preview are committed to helping reporters develop stories by being available to meet for interviews, giving those on a deadline the opportunity to file stories before the Show even opens. Members of the media will get an exclusive preview of the newest products and innovations that will be on display from these companies throughout the week. Having access to these exhibitors before the Show is open to the industry gives participating journalists the advantage of an early start on their stories. In addition, they will have more time to develop their stories and the chance to visit more exhibitors during the week, allowing further Show coverage.

The preview includes 19 companies that will showcase products in the Media Center, Room N110 of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Participating companies are:

Media can RSVP for the event when applying for credentials at www.SEMAShow.com/register, or e-mail pr@sema.org.

For more information, visit www.SEMAShow.com/media.

New Event Provides Journalists With Exclusive Preview
Thu, 09/25/2014 - 16:29

By Della Domingo

press
The first-ever SEMA Show Media Preview will take place Monday, November 3, from 1:00 p.m.–5:00 pm.

Editors and reporters will have exclusive, dedicated access to nearly two-dozen exhibitors during the first-ever SEMA Show Media Preview, taking place Monday, November 3, from 1:00 p.m.–5:00 pm. Sponsored by the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA), this event is designed specifically to provide journalists with early access to exhibitors.

Exhibitors at the Media Preview are committed to helping reporters develop stories by being available to meet for interviews, giving those on a deadline the opportunity to file stories before the Show even opens. Members of the media will get an exclusive preview of the newest products and innovations that will be on display from these companies throughout the week. Having access to these exhibitors before the Show is open to the industry gives participating journalists the advantage of an early start on their stories. In addition, they will have more time to develop their stories and the chance to visit more exhibitors during the week, allowing further Show coverage.

The preview includes 19 companies that will showcase products in the Media Center, Room N110 of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Participating companies are:

Media can RSVP for the event when applying for credentials at www.SEMAShow.com/register, or e-mail pr@sema.org.

For more information, visit www.SEMAShow.com/media.

Evolving Technologies That Are Changing How We Drive
Thu, 09/25/2014 - 15:30

By SEMA Editors

  sae
The SAE 2014 Convergence Conference & Exhibition, themed "Evolving the Customer Experience Through the Transformation of Electronics," will be held October 21–22, 2014, at the COBO Center in Detroit.
  

Themed "Evolving the Customer Experience Through the Transformation of Electronics," the SAE 2014 Convergence Conference & Exhibition will offer an in-depth examination of the growth of electronic systems over the next 40 years, while mapping out technologies and integration that will impact the driving experience of the future.

"Connected and autonomous driving are leading the way in the integration and convergence of automotive and consumer electronics for vehicle manufacturers and aftermarket companies," said John Waraniak, SEMA's vice president of vehicle technology. "SAE Convergence is the place to learn how to compete today and prepare for tomorrow."

For decades, the SAE Convergence Conference & Exhibition—October 21–22, at the COBO Center in Detroit—has brought together technology leaders from across the globe to address the impact of electronics systems and the issues critical to mobility electronics implementation. This year features a compelling lineup focusing on the most relevant issues surrounding electronics technology.

Every event element is designed to encourage and enable the open exchange of ideas and discussion surrounding the critical decisions that are made in the implementation of mobility electronics technology.

Join the leaders who inspire the development of innovative products and solutions that exceed customer needs at SAE 2014 Convergence.

Evolving Technologies That Are Changing How We Drive
Thu, 09/25/2014 - 15:30

By SEMA Editors

  sae
The SAE 2014 Convergence Conference & Exhibition, themed "Evolving the Customer Experience Through the Transformation of Electronics," will be held October 21–22, 2014, at the COBO Center in Detroit.
  

Themed "Evolving the Customer Experience Through the Transformation of Electronics," the SAE 2014 Convergence Conference & Exhibition will offer an in-depth examination of the growth of electronic systems over the next 40 years, while mapping out technologies and integration that will impact the driving experience of the future.

"Connected and autonomous driving are leading the way in the integration and convergence of automotive and consumer electronics for vehicle manufacturers and aftermarket companies," said John Waraniak, SEMA's vice president of vehicle technology. "SAE Convergence is the place to learn how to compete today and prepare for tomorrow."

For decades, the SAE Convergence Conference & Exhibition—October 21–22, at the COBO Center in Detroit—has brought together technology leaders from across the globe to address the impact of electronics systems and the issues critical to mobility electronics implementation. This year features a compelling lineup focusing on the most relevant issues surrounding electronics technology.

Every event element is designed to encourage and enable the open exchange of ideas and discussion surrounding the critical decisions that are made in the implementation of mobility electronics technology.

Join the leaders who inspire the development of innovative products and solutions that exceed customer needs at SAE 2014 Convergence.

Evolving Technologies That Are Changing How We Drive
Thu, 09/25/2014 - 15:30

By SEMA Editors

  sae
The SAE 2014 Convergence Conference & Exhibition, themed "Evolving the Customer Experience Through the Transformation of Electronics," will be held October 21–22, 2014, at the COBO Center in Detroit.
  

Themed "Evolving the Customer Experience Through the Transformation of Electronics," the SAE 2014 Convergence Conference & Exhibition will offer an in-depth examination of the growth of electronic systems over the next 40 years, while mapping out technologies and integration that will impact the driving experience of the future.

"Connected and autonomous driving are leading the way in the integration and convergence of automotive and consumer electronics for vehicle manufacturers and aftermarket companies," said John Waraniak, SEMA's vice president of vehicle technology. "SAE Convergence is the place to learn how to compete today and prepare for tomorrow."

For decades, the SAE Convergence Conference & Exhibition—October 21–22, at the COBO Center in Detroit—has brought together technology leaders from across the globe to address the impact of electronics systems and the issues critical to mobility electronics implementation. This year features a compelling lineup focusing on the most relevant issues surrounding electronics technology.

Every event element is designed to encourage and enable the open exchange of ideas and discussion surrounding the critical decisions that are made in the implementation of mobility electronics technology.

Join the leaders who inspire the development of innovative products and solutions that exceed customer needs at SAE 2014 Convergence.

Florida Man Sentenced in Federal Counterfeit Case for Trafficking Bogus Automotive Devices
Thu, 09/25/2014 - 15:20
By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A Florida man will serve jail time and is required to pay restitution for trafficked counterfeit goods. The goods at issue were counterfeits of electronic engine-control devices that are produced and marketed by Hondata for use in modified Honda and Acura vehicles. 

In a plea agreement filed with a U.S. District Court, the defendant admitted that, beginning in 2009, he arranged for Hondata’s K-Pro and S300 devices to be reverse-engineered. The counterfeit devices bore Hondata’s trademarked name, as well as counterfeit serial numbers. The defendant also admitted to creating counterfeit packaging, labels, instructions and compact discs for the devices. 

The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. For more information on how to protect your intellectual property, go to www.sema.org/ipr.
Florida Man Sentenced in Federal Counterfeit Case for Trafficking Bogus Automotive Devices
Thu, 09/25/2014 - 15:20
By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A Florida man will serve jail time and is required to pay restitution for trafficked counterfeit goods. The goods at issue were counterfeits of electronic engine-control devices that are produced and marketed by Hondata for use in modified Honda and Acura vehicles. 

In a plea agreement filed with a U.S. District Court, the defendant admitted that, beginning in 2009, he arranged for Hondata’s K-Pro and S300 devices to be reverse-engineered. The counterfeit devices bore Hondata’s trademarked name, as well as counterfeit serial numbers. The defendant also admitted to creating counterfeit packaging, labels, instructions and compact discs for the devices. 

The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. For more information on how to protect your intellectual property, go to www.sema.org/ipr.
Florida Man Sentenced in Federal Counterfeit Case for Trafficking Bogus Automotive Devices
Thu, 09/25/2014 - 15:20
By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A Florida man will serve jail time and is required to pay restitution for trafficked counterfeit goods. The goods at issue were counterfeits of electronic engine-control devices that are produced and marketed by Hondata for use in modified Honda and Acura vehicles. 

In a plea agreement filed with a U.S. District Court, the defendant admitted that, beginning in 2009, he arranged for Hondata’s K-Pro and S300 devices to be reverse-engineered. The counterfeit devices bore Hondata’s trademarked name, as well as counterfeit serial numbers. The defendant also admitted to creating counterfeit packaging, labels, instructions and compact discs for the devices. 

The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. For more information on how to protect your intellectual property, go to www.sema.org/ipr.
OSHA Expands Requirements for Reporting Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
Thu, 09/25/2014 - 15:14

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has issued a final rule requiring employers to report within eight hours when a worker has been killed on the job, and within 24 hours when an employee suffers a work-related hospitalization, amputation or loss of an eye. Employers are currently required to notify OSHA of a work-related fatality, but only notify for in-patient hospitalizations of three or more employees. 

The new rule takes effect January 1, 2015, and applies to all employers covered by OSHA, even those companies that are otherwise exempt from maintaining injury and illness records. OSHA will soon create a new online form for filing electronic reports, in addition to the option of reporting by phone at 800-321-6742.

For more information, visit OSHA's website. Questions? Contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.