The seminars provide an overview of tire industry terminology, technology and the raw materials involved in the making of a tire, as well as the design, applications, compounding, construction and manufacturing processes. Rubber/polymer chemistry, physics, and testing standards and procedures are also covered during each two-and-a-half day educational program, according to STL.
Registration is $900 and includes admission to the seminars, all materials, three luncheons, an evening banquet and refreshments throughout the course. The deadline to register for the June class is May 16, and the deadline for the October class is Sept. 26.
A downloadable registration form is available on the company’s Web site at www.stllabs.com, or interested parties can call 800-833-8547 to request a form. (Tire Review/Akron)