MASSILLON, Ohio — Registration is now open for the fall Tire Technology seminar hosted by Standards Testing Laboratories (STL), The event takes place Oct. 19-21, at the company’s Massillon, Ohio, headquarters. 
Featuring an expert team of automotive and tire speakers from the engineering, chemistry and mechanics/vehicle dynamics fields, STL’s three-day seminar will address topics including tire nomenclature, materials, compounding and manufacturing, tire and wheel design and construction, tire testing, evaluation and application.
The deadline to register for the seminar is Oct. 1.
STL’s Tire Tech seminar is designed for those directly or indirectly involved in the tire industry and will 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 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.
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.
