Tampere University of Technology, Tampere Wear Center
Korkeakoulunkatu 6, Konetalo, Hall K1702
Tampere Wear Center (TWC) invites you to the International Seminar on Wear and Tribology 1.11.2011. The focus of the seminar is on the tribology and wear research, testing and development of materials, and the tribological challenges in various applications. The keynote speaker is Emeritus Professor Sören Andersson from the Department of Machine Design, KTH, Stockholm.
| 9.00 | Registration and coffee |
| 9.30 | Professor Toivo Lepistö, TUT: Opening of the seminar |
| 9.40 | Emeritus Professor Sören Andersson, Department of Machine Design, KTH: Wear simulations in rolling and sliding contacts |
| 10.40 | Break |
| 10.50 | Tribology Expert Sven Söchting, Wärtsilä Finland: Tribolocical challenges in large reciprocating engines |
| 11.30 | Technology Manager, Materials Technology Jukka T. Heikkinen, Metso Paper, Inc.: Tribological phenomena in paper making process |
| 12.00 | Lunch |
| 13.00 | Emeritus Professor Sören Andersson, Department of Machine Design, KTH: Failures in contacts |
| 14.00 | Technology Manager Aino Helle, VTT: Application oriented tribology research |
| 14.30 | Coffee break |
| 15.00 | Researcher Viivi Ruusila, TUT: Effect of microstructure and lead content on the tribological properties of bearing materials |
| 15.30 |
Wear Forum - Round Table - Professor Arto Lehtovaara, TUT: Tribology research at the Department of Mechanics and Design |
EXTENDED DEADLINE 24.10.2010!!!
Contact person: Kati Valtonen
Seminar price 350 € (excluding VAT 23%)
The invoice will be sent after the seminar. Remember to give your billing address at registration.

