Registration deadlines are approaching for the first set of Standards Testing Laboratories (STL) 2010 Tire Technology seminars at its Massillon, Ohio headquarters. Anyone interested in the seminars should sign up for the June 8-10 class by May 21, 2010.
The r egistration deadline for the Oct. 19-21 class is Oct. 1, 2010.
The three-day seminars will feature a technical team of automotive and tire speakers from the engineering, chemistry and engineering mechanics/vehicle dynamics fields, according to STL. Experts at STL will address topics including tire nomenclature, materials, compounding and manufacturing, tire and wheel design and construction, tire testing, evaluation and application.
Designed to appeal to those directly or indirectly involved in the tire industry, STL says its Tire Tech seminars also 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.
Guests will tour the testing labs at the 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.
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. Interested parties can register online or call 800-833-8547 to request a form.
For more information, visit www.stllabs.com.