Standards Testing Laboratories (STL) is presenting a
Tire Technology seminar June 7-9 at the company's
headquarters in Massillon, Ohio, which is near the
Akron-Canton airport.
Featuring a team of automotive and tire speakers from
the engineering, chemistry and mechanics/vehicle
dynamics fields, the three-day seminar will address
topics such as tire nomenclature, materials,
compounding and manufacturing, tire and wheel design
and construction, tire testing, evaluation and
application.
May 20 is the deadline to register.
The seminar 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 a brief history of
tire industry milestones, an explanation of stamping
and identification requirements, a discussion on
industry regulatory and legislative activity, the
basics of tire uniformity and rolling resistance, as
well as an overview of wheels, their types and how
they are manufactured and tested.
Participants will tour the company’s testing labs for
a first-hand description of test equipment and
methodology, and they have the opportunity to
participate in open Q&A sessions throughout the
course.
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. You can register online
or call 800-833-8547.
For more information, visit www.stllabs.com.
