2018 powertrain expo · wednesday october 31 4pm - 5pm 5:15pm - 7pm gm’s af50 aisin 8-speed fwd -...
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2018 POWERTRAIN
EXPO
OCT. 31ST - NOV. 3RD
LAS VEGAS, NV
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TER NOW!
WednesdayOctober 31
4pm - 5pm5:15pm - 7pm
GM’s AF50 Aisin 8-Speed FWD - Mike BrownProgramming Problems, Solutions, and More! - Keith Clark
4pm - 6pm What’s Working Industry & Consumer Survey Results - Dennis Madden & Rodger Bland
7am - 5pm Attendee Registration
8am - 9:30am9:45am - 11:15am
11:30am - 1pm2pm - 3:30pm
3:45pm - 5:15pm5:30pm - 7pm
Reference Voltage Test Tips You Should Know - Dan MarinucciMercedes 7G-DCT 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission - Mike SouzaEvaluating Rebuild Options When Time is Money - Randall SchroederGM’s 10L90 vs Ford’s 10R80 - Robert BatemanDiagnosing Intermittent Electrical Issues - Steve GarrettFriction 101 - Chris Horbach
9am - 4pm Focus on the Solutions, Not the Problems - MaryAnn CroceBy the Numbers - Forward & Backward - Mario Jauregui & Thom TschetterGoing Paperless Transformed My Business - John Braconnier & Thom Tschetter
8am - 5pm Attendee Registration
8am - 9:30am10am - 11:30am
Tips and Tricks from the Builder’s Bench 2018 - John ParmenterZF’s Mechatronic - Dirk Fuchs
8am - 12pm Building a Winning Culture: Bring Out the Best In Your Best - Danny SanchezDon’t Just Sit There - Do Something! - Maylan Newton
12pm - 2pm2pm - 7pm4pm - 6pm7pm - 9pm
ATRA Luncheon - sponsored by RaybestosTrade Show OpenATRA Chapter President’s MeetingTranstar Cocktail Reception
8am - 5pm Attendee Registration
8am - 9:30am8am - 9:30am
Oxygen Sensors and Fuel Trims - Scott ShottonHonda/Acura Transmission - Past, Present & Future - Sean Boyle
9am - 11am STAND OUT! Differentiate or Disappear - Larry Mersereau
11am - 4pm Trade Show Open
3pm - 5pm3pm - 5pm
MAF Sensors and Fuel Trims - Eric ZieglerMaking the Most of Your Diagnostic Equipment with Everyday Failures - Reese Blalock
3pm - 5pm They Just Don’t Understand! Getting Through Without Giving Up or Giving In - Ron Hurst
3pm - 4pm5pm - 7pm
ATRA Longtimer’s MeetingATRA Reception
NewKick-off
Night!
ThursdayNovember 1
FridayNovember 2
SaturdayNovember 3
Schedule at a Glance
Geared Toward Your Success!Expert Management & Technical TrainingThe best thing you can do for your shop, and your career, is to keep building on what you already know. Keeping up to date is the best way to stay competitive!
Trade ShowDemos, specials on show floor products, and negotiating directly with suppliers - this is your chance to see, test and compare the latest parts and equipment!
Networking & SocializingThe industry’s best are all under one roof: suppliers, speakers, researchers, instructors and fellow shop technicians!
Room Block RaffleBooking your sleeping room within ATRA’s room block is important to the success of current and future Powertrain Expos. Lock in your discounted room rate and be entered to win prizes!
Payment Plans AvailableSign up early to guarantee the very best registration prices, and ATRA will start you on a payment plan that works for you and your shop!
• Programming Problems and Solutions and More!• Reference Voltage Test Tips You Should Know
• Diagnosing Intermittent Electrical Issues• Oxygen Sensors and Fuel Trims
• MAF Sensors and Fuel Trims• Making the Most of Your Diagnostic Equipment with Everyday Failures
• GM’s AF50 Aisin 8-Speed FWD• Mercedes 7G-DCT 7-Speed Dual Clutch
• Evaluating Rebuild Options When Time is Money • GM’s 10L90 vs. Ford’s 10R80
• Friction 101• Tips and Tricks from the Builder’s Bench
• ZF’s Mechatronic• Honda 10-Speed Transaxle
UnitIntroduction
Rebuild
Driveability
Diagnostics
Divide Your Tech Time
Learn about these units before they come in to your shop!
Tips and techniques to help you rebuild your transmissions more efficiently!
Learn how to determine problems affecting the transmission and the engine!
Techniques to help you determine the cause and corrections in a fast and easy way!
TECH You Need
UnitIntroduction Rebuild
DiagnosticsDriveability
• Programming Problems and Solutions and More!• Reference Voltage Test Tips You Should Know
• Diagnosing Intermittent Electrical Issues• Oxygen Sensors and Fuel Trims
• MAF Sensors and Fuel Trims• Making the Most of Your Diagnostic Equipment with Everyday Failures
• GM’s AF50 Aisin 8-Speed FWD• Mercedes 7G-DCT 7-Speed Dual Clutch
• Evaluating Rebuild Options When Time is Money • GM’s 10L90 vs. Ford’s 10R80
• Friction 101• Tips and Tricks from the Builder’s Bench
• ZF’s Mechatronic• Honda 10-Speed Transaxle
To Be the Best
GM’s AF50 Aisin 8-Speed FWD
Take a look at the new AF50 Aisin 8-speed FWD – including solenoid and component function - find out how to test the pressure correctly and evaluate your test results. Transaxle disassembly, clutch clearance, torque specifications, air
checks, valve body breakdown. Transaxle fluid type and fill procedures, and computer relearn procedures.
Mike Brown 4pm-5pm
UnitIntroduction Rebuild
WednesdayOctober 31
Programming Problems, Solutions, and More!
A comprehensive look into programming issues with domestic and foreign vehicles that will include necessary system resets after programming, quick/fast learn procedures, solenoid calibration programming and
necessary calibration test drive procedures. Discover operations that can be performed with an aftermarket scan tool as well as when an OEM specific tool will be necessary. This is a session packed with information that will make it more efficient to take a car from diagnosis to delivery on the computer side of the job!
Keith Clark 5:15pm-7pm
DiagnosticsDriveability
Reference Voltage Test Tips You Should Know
Reference voltage circuits have been part of computer-sensor operation for years. But many technicians still overlook these circuits during diagnosis. Watch out, some reference circuit failures can cause crazy symptoms such as a no-start, no-
code condition – not to mention communication error messages. Learn how to troubleshoot these symptoms methodically with a common digital voltmeter. Don’t miss this class!
Dan Marinucci 8am-9:30am
DiagnosticsDriveability
ThursdayNovember 1
NewKick-off
Night!
Mercedes 7G-DCT 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission
Examine the electronics, hydraulic and unique mechanical functions of the 7G-DCT, along with some assembly tips that will show just how easy this dual clutch transmission is to work on.
Mike Souza 9:45am-11:15am
UnitIntroduction Rebuild
Evaluating Rebuild Options When Time is Money
When a rebuild job rolls in, determining the best course of action isn’t easy. Should you repair in-house using aftermarket kits, parts and tools? Choose a good used unit, purchase a remanufactured unit, or contact the dealer for a new or rebuilt unit? You have to make the best decision for your shop, and time is money.
Randall Schroeder 11:30am-1pm
GM’s 10L90 vs Ford’s 10R80
Take a look at how the GM 10L90 10-speed solenoid, valve body and clutch application works, plus the similarities to the Ford 10R80.
Robert Bateman 2pm-3:30pm
Diagnosing Intermittent Electrical Issues
Intermittent electrical issues are one of the most difficult challenges technicians face with today’s vehicles. This seminar will concentrate on common issues and diagnostic strategies to help you isolate the cause of intermittent electrical problems that plague today’s vehicles. You’ll concentrate on isolating the cause of the failure as well as techniques to address the issues so that they don’t return.
Steve Garrett 3:45pm-5:15pm
UnitIntroduction Rebuild
UnitIntroduction Rebuild
ThursdayNovember 1
(cont’d)
DiagnosticsDriveability
Friction 101
Friction materials are often one of the most misunderstood components in a build, but they can have a major impact on whether a customer returns with more business or with a complaint. This seminar will concentrate on the mechanisms
of wet friction systems that include a general review of how friction material is made, how it’s used, performance expectations, and mechanisms of operation. You’ll review how friction material is used in both transmissions and torque converters, and touch on how it can affect cooling, fuel mileage, and capacity needs.
Chris Horbach 5:30pm-7pm
Tips and Tricks from the Builder’s Bench 2018
John brings real world issues to the presentation. He always delivers the latest information you’re seeing in the shops today. His shop is located in Centereach, NY, this year John will be covering current repairs, the causes for repair, and
how to diagnose the job. John will also be sharing scan tool use, diagnostic aids and their relationship to the fix. This is a must-attend show!
John Parmenter 8am-9:30am
ZF’s Mechatronic
In this session, we’ll introduce the basics of Mechatronic operation as well as operations of internal components. Common failures and proper diagnosis will be covered in this class as well.After completing this session, you’ll be able to:
•Describe hydraulic basics •List internal components of the Mechatronic •Differentiate between different types of mechatronics •Understand common failures •Describe differences between pressure regulators and solenoids
Dirk Fuchs 10am-11:30am
UnitIntroduction Rebuild
ThursdayNovember 1
(cont’d)
UnitIntroduction Rebuild
UnitIntroduction Rebuild
FridayNovember 2
Oxygen Sensors and Fuel Trim
Oxygen sensors are critical for proper engine operation. Oxygen sensors have to be working correctly before fuel trims can even be considered valid. Scott will cover oxygen sensor operation and testing as well as fuel trims and broken car examples.
Scott Shotton 8am-9:30am
Honda/Acura Transmission - Past, Present & Future
This seminar will explore the advancement of the Honda transaxle over the past decade, including the CVT, 6-speed, 8-speed, and their new 10-speed transaxle found in the ever-popular Odyssey. Come find out what you’ll see in your service bay in the near future
Sean Boyle 8am-9:30am
MAF Sensors and Fuel Trims
MAF sensors can cause a variety of driveability as well as transmission shifting issues. The engine systems have to be working correctly before you can diagnose a transmission issue. Eric will cover MAF sensor diagnosis and how fuel trims behave when failures occur.
Eric Ziegler 3pm-5pm
Making the Most of Your Diagnostic Equipment with Everyday Failures
Master Rebuilder and Manager of Aamco Technical Institute Reese Blalock will review some commonly encountered failures and how to diagnose these more efficiently using data logging and other techniques. He’ll feature scan tool movies, screenshots, and remote scan tool access using the Snap-on tool line as well as other common tools that’ll save you time and money (and a few headaches).
Reese Blalock 3pm-5pm
DiagnosticsDriveability
SaturdayNovember 3
(cont’d)
UnitIntroduction Rebuild
DiagnosticsDriveability
DiagnosticsDriveability
MANAGE Like a Pro
Consumer& Industry
Studies
An exciting day of peer-to-peer learning: Leave it to transmission shop owners to come up with some of the most creative and innovative techniques to navigate the challenges of running a shop in 2018. Veteran industry leader Thom Tschetter will facilitate this fast-paced and fun day of insights and learning.
Shop Ownerto
Shop Owner
What’s Working Industry & Consumer Survey Results
ATRA’s What’s Working team is at it again! This year, Dennis Madden and Rodger Bland will present the results of a recently completed, industry-wide survey to see where the industry has gone since the program began. Then they’ll show you what consumers think when they consider transmission repair. Valuable data that you won’t find anywhere but at Expo!
Dennis Madden, Rodger Bland Wednesday, 4pm-6pm
4-Day Series Workshop!
Going Paperless Transformed My Business
In one year, going paperless… •boosted our sales 25% •boosted our productivity 15% •boosted our profits 35%
John Braconnier Thursday, 2pm-4pm
Focus on the Solutions, Not the Problems
It takes a powerful mindset shift and high performance leadership to take your business to the next level. When done right, setting 90-day goals will
empower you and your team to achieve more.
MaryAnn Croce Thursday, 9am-11am
By the Numbers - Forward and Backward
Mario attributes his success to knowing the right numbers - forward and backward. Find out what numbers you need to know for greater profit in your
shop.
Mario Jauregui Thursday, 11am-1pm
Come and see how we did it and how you can do it too!
NewKick-off
Night!
IndustryTrainers
Building a Winning Culture: Bring Out the Best In Your Best
Your shop’s culture is the frame that holds your business together. From service writers to technicians, every member of your team deserves an
environment that breeds creativity, leadership, and internal empowerment. Great people thrive in the right environment and won’t stay long in the wrong one.Danny Sanchez knows what it takes to cultivate the right environment. During this class, he’ll present his plan for bringing out the best in your team and give you the tools you need to create your own winning culture.
Danny Sanchez Friday, 8am-10am
Maylan Newton and Danny Sanchez bring their years of experience to Expo once again to share their observations and discoveries that keep the industry riding high. Nothing impresses like success, and these two have been sharing industry success stories for years. See what they’ve discovered in today’s market and learn how to put their discoveries to work for you.
Don’t Just Sit There - Do Something!
All the knowledge in the world won’t make it happen. You must get up and take the first step, write the first word, and drive the first
nail. Our world is paralyzed by great ideas without the discipline to implement them. Knowledge is not the power we seek; implementation of the knowledge we already have is the key to success. The most successful business owners have had the discipline to take the first step, so what are you waiting for?Discover the 5 essential steps to successful implementation in this powerful session!
Maylan Newton Friday, 10am-12pm
Sales &Leadership
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Two facets define your business and your successes. Get a fresh perspective from two new speakers at this year’s Expo: Larry Mersereau and Ron Hurst. These two will both inform and entertain with new ideas to help you redefine your image in ways that make you stand out from the crowd. Expect some valuable takeaways that you can put to work the moment you get home.
Sales &Leadership
STAND OUT! Differentiate or Disappear
In a world where buyers want to treat you like a commodity, you have to differentiate yourself and stand out in your market as a better
powertrain service option. In this lively session, you’ll use Larry’s Brand Ladder to methodically build awareness in your market. People don’t need powertrain work every day. But when they do, you want to be the name they think of. You’ll learn how to position your business versus the other options they might
Larry Mersereau Saturday, 9am-11am
They Just Don’t Understand! Getting Through Without Giving Up or Giving In
This energetic presentation will challenge participants to examine their approach to communication and leadership. Through this
session, Ron will guide participants in how to understand their own communication style and how others receive us. Armed with this knowledge you can begin the process of making meaningful connections with others and gain agreement, negotiate outcomes, create team alignment, and create business success.
Ron Hurst Saturday, 3pm-5pm
Adapt-A-CaseAllomatic
Alto Products Corp.Ascension Engineering
ATK and Parts, LLCAutomotive Training Institute
Autoshop Solutions, Inc.AUTOTRANSTECH S.R.O.BAAN Powertrain Corp.BD Diesel Performance
Bluereach Powertrain LabCapital Core Inc.
Central Valve Bodies, LLCCika Automotive Parts Co.
DCM Tech, Inc.Dura-Bond
EasyPay FinanceETE RemanEVT Parts
Exedy Friction TechnicsFatsco Transmission Parts
Federal New Power (Qingdao) Co., LtdFord Motor Company
G-Cor Automotive Corp.GearSpeed
Genuine GM PartsGFX Corp.
G-Tec by Flo DynamicsHayden Automotive
HGM Automotive ElectronicsHydra-Test/Cottingham Engineering
Hot Flush, LLCIdemitsu Lubricants America Corp.
JDS Worldwide Corp.KINERGO JSCKUHLE, Inc.Level Seven
Lintex Auto Parts Co., LTDLUBEGARD®, A Stellar Automotive Group Co.
McLeod Racing, LLC
Mopar - FCA US LLCMotor Age Training
Mustang DynamometerNATPRO
North American Powertrain Components (NAPC)
Northland Transmission Inc.Omega Machine & Tool, Inc./ Valve Body Pro
PML, Inc.Power Pusher-Div. of Nu-Star, Inc.
Performance Products & MachiningPrecision International
Precision of New Hampton, Inc.ProfitBoost SoftwareRaybestos PowertrainRevmax Performance
R.O. Writer Shop Management SoftwareRostra Precision Controls, Inc.
Ruian High-Tran Automatic Transmission Co., LtdSeal Aftermarket Products
Shenzhen Meridian Parts CompanySMSKITS.com
Sonnax Transmission Company STK Transmission Parts Co., Ltd
SunCoast Converter, Inc.SuperFlow Technologies Group
Superior Transmission Parts, Inc.Sussex Auto Parts, LTD
Synchrony FinancialTCS Performance Transmission Products
Tenn-Tex AutomotiveTRANSBRITE / Allen Woods & Associates, Inc.
TransGoTransmission Digest
Transmission SpecialtiesTranstar Industries, Inc.
Valve Body ProWest Coast Standards
Whatever It Takes Transmission Parts, Inc.ZF Services North America
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Expo Tech Manual
Expo Tech Program Download
Expo Management Worksheets with Leather Binder
Expo Management Program Download
Coffee Breaks
Friday Luncheon
Friday & Saturday Cocktail Receptions
Friday & Saturday Trade Show
Audio recordings of Both the Technical and Management Semnars
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