Registration is now open for the Standards Testing Laboratories (STL) annual fall Tire Technology Seminar, held Oct. 18-20 at the company’s Massillon, Ohio, headquarters.
The seminar, which provides a comprehensive overview of the technology employed by the tire industry, features an expert team of automotive and tire speakers from the engineering, chemistry and mechanics/vehicle dynamics fields that will address topics including tire testing, tire design and research, tire engineering and compounding, product development and advanced concepts.
The event is designed to appeal to those directly or indirectly involved in the tire industry and to provide an overview of tire design, construction and performance. The course includes an overview on the process of tire manufacturing, including raw materials, techniques, equipment and processes. In addition, attendees will discuss industry regulatory and legislative activity, the major service issues facing the industry, the basics of tire uniformity and rolling resistance, as well as an overview of wheels, their types and how they are manufactured and tested, according to STL.
STL will also cover special interest topics, such as wet and dry traction, UTQG testing and grading, and hydroplaning. Participants will tour the testing labs at STL’s facility for a first-hand description of test equipment and methodology, and have the opportunity to participate in open Q&A sessions throughout the course.
The deadline to register for the seminar is Sept. 30. Registration is $975 and includes admission to the conference, all materials, three luncheons, an evening banquet and refreshments throughout the course. A block of rooms has been reserved at a local hotel. Discounts are available for three or more from one company registering together. For information or to register, log onto www.stllabs.com or call 800-833-8547 to request a form.
