Tire technology educational course being conducted by STL

Jan. 1, 2020
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.
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.

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