I-CAR Canada has partnered with the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB Group) to increase welding training opportunities across Canada. Through this partnership, CWB Group lends the use of its training facilities in Milton, Ontario, and Nisku, Alberta, along with its stable of nationwide instructors to I-CAR Canada for industry-leading training. This partnership will also allow the […]
Lincoln Electric Launches Virtual Reality Headset to Attract Young People to Welding Careers
Lincoln Electric has added a cutting-edge new product to its education lineup. The Voyage Arc Virtual Reality Welding Headset is an interactive, immersive classroom platform that introduces students to welding fundamentals. The tool is designed to spark interest in careers involving welding by enabling tech-savvy students to learn in a virtual setting that many of […]
Volkswagen AG Approves Car-O-Liner Resistance Spot Welder
Car-O-Liner announced it has received another prestigious approval from Volkswagen Automotive Group for its VAS 6755A fully automatic resistance spot welder. “We are proud to announce the newest addition to our Volkswagen-approved systems, the Car-O-Liner VAS 6755A welder,” said Tim Garner, market development manager for Car-O-Liner. “The VAS6755A resistance welder was certified by third-party testing […]
UTI Expands Welding Technology Program to Arizona Campus
Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) announced the expansion of its new Welding Technology program to the UTI-Avondale campus in the Phoenix area. Classes are scheduled to begin in January 2018. “UTI-Avondale will be the second UTI campus to offer the Welding Technology program, and more will follow,” said Michael Romano, UTI-Avondale campus president. “This is an […]
Interview: Chris Evans, State Farm Insurance
Chris Evans, Claim Consultant, explains State Farm’s recent decision to require I-CAR’s Welding program for collision repair facilities on its Select Service referral program. In April, State Farm Insurance announced it would begin requiring collision repair shops that participate in its Select Service referral program to have technicians with the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision […]
State Farm Adds Welding Certification Requirement for Select Service Collision Repair Shops
Repair facilities must have steel requirement completed by end of 2017. State Farm announced that the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) Welding Training & Certification for collision repairers is now a requirement to participate in its Select Service Program. Training will be delivered by I-CAR and offered at special pricing for network members. […]
Chief University Introduces Joining Technologies Class for Collision Repair Estimators, Appraisers
New class covers welding, brazing, riveting, weld bonding and more Chief University announced a new, hands-on collision repair class focused on joining technologies. The one-day Chief University Joining Technologies class is designed to provide estimators and appraisers a thorough understanding of the current welding, riveting and adhesive bonding and removal technologies being used in today’s […]
S/P2 Releases Online Welding Safety Course
S/P2 has released its latest online safety course covering welding. The course educates students and professionals on the potential safety and environmental hazards specific to the practice of welding. The 22-module course addresses topics important to businesses and schools, such as: Hazard Communication and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Fumes and Welding […]