SEMA 2025: Why You Should Attend

90% of new vehicles rolling off production lines today come equipped with ADAS technology.

But here's what makes this even more significant: a typical modern passenger vehicle now contains around 10 ADAS systems powered by five different sensor technologies, including radar, LiDAR, ultrasonic, and cameras.

That complexity alone makes it an imperative for collision repair shops and ADAS calibration specialists to stay in touch with the latest news in the industry.

In our opinion, there are few better places to find that info than organizations like the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA).

This November, their annual tradeshow returns to Las Vegas. For collision repair shops and ADAS calibration specialists navigating this multi-sensor landscape, this represents the year's most concentrated opportunity to understand where your market is headed.

Here’s why the team at Revv is particularly excited for this year's show.

What makes SEMA 2025 a must-attend show

Direct access to industry expertise

Each year, SEMA brings together over thousands of industry professionals. With this crowd, there’s an unmatched opportunity for shop owners to connect with peers who've already navigated complex ADAS challenges. 

You might even find solutions to problems you didn't even know had answers.

Plus, the networking potential extends beyond formal presentations as with any trade event, some of the most valuable insights happen during casual conversations between sessions. In fact: some of our best partnerships started with a chance conversation at SEMA.

We're particularly excited about talking with shops that might not realize ADAS identification and calibration doesn’t have to be a time sink. 

New Products Showcase

Last year, Revv was honored to be recognized out of 1,600 different products with a win in the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Product category. This year, we’re excited to be featured again amongst the latest innovations and seeing how other technologies and solutions are improving shops’ capabilities to return safe cars to the road after the repair.. 

This year, Revv will showcase new parts of our platform focused on helping shops manage the calibration workflow and facilitate submitting successful claims to carriers for ADAS calibrations.

After a few years attending SEMA, we can say with experience that it’s always fun seeing emerging technologies before they become industry standard. Some might even give you a competitive advantage in planning your equipment investments.

Understanding what's coming helps you make strategic decisions about which technologies to adopt and when.

Hands-on learning opportunities

Auto repair is a physical thing. It’s hard to just have it relegated to powerpoint presentations and talk tracks. 

Our other favorite must see at the event is the collision repair and refinish demonstrations, offering practical insights you can implement immediately. Some sessions will be focusing specifically on ADAS integration with traditional repair processes which will become all the more critical knowledge as vehicles become increasingly complex.

You'll leave with actionable strategies for streamlining workflows and improving diagnostic accuracy.

What we're bringing this year

While Revv has had a presence either as an attendee or exhibitor the last few years, our platform has changed as much as the industry itself in that time.

Our latest developments we’ll be showcasing include:

• How we precisely identify ADAS features on board
• Streamlining ADAS workflows in the shop
• Helping facilitate successful insurance claims related to ADAS calibrations.

No matter what features and improvements we’re putting into practice, it always starts from the same place: helping shops focus entirely on putting safe cars back on the road.

The industry challenge we're all facing

For many repair businesses, long-term success has been determined by consistency and quality. The challenge now is keeping up with increasingly software-dependent vehicles while maintaining the same quality standards your customers expect.

SEMA provides the platform to address these challenges collectively. The show creates an environment where breakthrough products emerge, significant ideas develop, and impactful business relationships form.

Why SEMA matters as an industry pulse check

The automotive repair landscape is shifting faster than ever. ADAS technology that seemed futuristic just a few years ago is now standard equipment. Shops that seemed hesitant about advanced diagnostics are now asking sophisticated questions about integration and workflow optimization.

SEMA serves as an annual inspection of the entire automotive repair industry. 

It's where owners, calibrators, technicians, and everyone in between gather to ensure solutions actually solve the issues repair professionals experience in their shops.

Last year's conversations revealed that many shops needed better workflow integration, not just calibration identification. 

This year's SEMA represents a tipping point: the industry is ready for comprehensive solutions, not just point fixes.