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June 2026

CenTiRe Announces New Research Project on Additive Manufacturing for Advanced Tire Manufacturing Thermal Management

A new CenTiRe-funded research project is exploring how additive manufacturing and advanced micro-lattice structures can transform thermal management in tire manufacturing. The two-year effort aims to improve temperature control, reduce energy and water usage, and support the development of more efficient and sustainable manufacturing equipment.

May 2026

Driving Innovation in Tire–Soil Interaction: CenTiRe-Funded Project Successfully Completed

April 2026

Celebrating Excellence in Student Research at the CenTiRe Spring IAB Conference

April 2026

Celebrating Collaboration and Innovation: CenTiRe Spring IAB Conference Recap

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Upcoming Events

Fall 27 October 2026

IAB Conference

CenTiRe Industry Advisory Board Fall Conference October 2026

The Fall IAB conference will be held live and hosted by the University of Akron on October 27 & 28, 2026. IAB members will review current projects, review new research proposals, and provide oversight on center operations. Non-members are welcome to attend — contact Greg Bunting at gfbunting@vt.edu for more information.

📍 Jean Hower Taber Student Union, University of Akron

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CenTiRe continues to seek and welcome new industry and government agency members to join with our existing members in its mission to conduct leading-edge, pre-competitive research. Membership is a cost-effective.…

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CenTiRe Office: Virginia Tech Director: University of Akron Director:

Greg Bunting Dr. Saied Taheri Dr. Jae-Won Choi

Miriam Snyder

If you are interested in visiting CenTiRe at Virginia Tech, please contact Greg Bunting or Dr. Saied Taheri.

If you are interested in visting CenTiRe at the University of Akron, please contact Dr. Jae-Won Choi.