Ryan Rutledge of Air Lift Company joins the ETTN Select Committee alongside returning members Wendy Miles, Gordon Paden and Justin Starkey.

By Bob Morreale (ETTN Chair) and Karen Salvaggio (ETTN Chair-Elect) As we enter a busy September, we are filled with immense gratitude for the dedicated members of our Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN) Select Committee and network of volunteers. It takes a village to drive an industry...

Friday, Sept. 4, is the last opportunity to nominate for the 2026 ETTN Engineer of the Year Award. This award is given annually to a standout individual whose work has advanced innovation, solved meaningful challenges or introduced new technologies shaping the future of the automotive aftermarket...

Do you have questions about engineering challenges, new technologies or regulatory requirements? You’re not alone. Many ETTN members face similar challenges every day. But there’s good news – ETTN has created a new Engineering & Tech Exchange Facebook Group for industry professionals to connect...

SEMA has opened entries for the 2026 SEMA Best Engineered Vehicle of the Year Award, which recognizes a feature vehicle at the SEMA Show that demonstrates exceptional engineering. Apply here. Now in its fourth year, the SEMA Best Engineered Vehicle of the Year Award honors and celebrates a build...

Specialty automotive parts companies are facing a shortage of skilled talent. At the same time, hundreds of engineering students are preparing to graduate and looking for their first professional opportunity. Both sides face a common challenge, but the ETTN Student Career Fair is helping SEMA...

Aftermarket engineers have limited time to register for the SEMA Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN) webinar, "Alternative Fuels," taking place on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 12:00 p.m. PT/3:00 p.m. ET. Tailored to engineers interested in the technical considerations of designing a spark-ignition...