Rubber in Automotive 2017 speakers

Conference Chairman Joseph Walker welcomes attendees to the Rubber in Automotive Conference. He is global technology director, materials & laboratory services for Freudenberg Sealing Technologies and Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies.

Rubber in Automotive keynote speaker John McElroy explains some of the emerging trends within the automotive industry, particularly in design and engineering of autonomous and electric vehicles.

Chris Kuehl, co-founder of Armada Corporate Intelligence, provides an overview of the U.S .and global economies.

Troy Nix, executive director of the Association of Rubber Products Manufacturers, presents data on some of the rubber industry's latest sales and manufacturing trends.

Erich Klein, sales and marketing manager for Kuraray America's elastomer division, discusses some of the firm's latest developments.

Mike Recchio, who leads R&D efforts as Zeon's vice president of corporate technology, presents during the first day of Rubber in Automotive.

Shashank Modi, a research engineer at the Center for Automotive Research, speaks during the first day of Rubber in Automotive.

Boris Traber, who is in charge of the Advanced Material Development within the Material Technology team of the Freudenberg Sealing Technologies GmbH & Co.KG, discusses sealing innovation trends.

Michael DiPino, a 43-year industry veteran currently working for RD Abbott, presents "Fluoroelastomer choices for harsh environments."

David Cole, chairman emeritus of the Center for Automotive Research, presents the keynote address during the second day of Rubber in Automotive.

Billy Hyde, of IHS Markit, presents information about synthetic rubber feedstock trends.

Will Mars, founder of Endurica L.L.C., discusses how simulation software can help with product development.

Matt Proske, vice president of SIGMA Plastic Services, Inc., explains how software can help identify root problems with rubber molding defects.

Monica Beyer discusses some of Lubrizol's newest driveline lubricants during the second day of Rubber in Automotive.

Chris Couch, vice president, innovation and product groups of Cooper Standard, gives his presentation at Rubber in Automotive.

Amanda Pugh, the global business development director for the rubber and composites divisions for Chem-Trend, was among the speakers at Rubber in Automotive.