Meeting Free

Elastomers in Transport

1.30pm – 4pm 18 June 2026

The Bridge, Lincoln
Joseph Ruston Building 4 Edgewest Road Lincoln LN6 7EL UK

Parking is available at the Bridge.

If you would like to participate actively in this event as a speaker, please reach out to Merryn Hobbs & Mokarram Hossain.

The next IOM3EG Afternoon Technical Discussion Meeting (ATDM) in 2026 is on the topic of Elastomers in Transportation Sector. The area of transportation is vast, and the aim is to attract a broad set of speakers from different transportation areas in order tounderstand more how elastomers are used in each area. This could include buses, trams, trains and aviation, and electric vehicles.

This afternoon technical discussion meeting will examine the different requirements and challenges from such applications as suspension systems, as well as design of rubber components within different types of vehicles.

Key takeaways:

Find out the current trends of elastomers used in transportation, particularly in electrical vehicles
Technical solutions to current problems faced by the transportation industry
Connect with the key stakeholders and companies in the rubber industry

Preliminary Agenda - timings subject to change

13:00	Registration
13:25	Dr Matthew Thornton, The Bridge, University of Lincoln Introduction to the Bridge
13:30	Prof James Busfield CEng FIMMM, Chair of the IOM3 Elastomer Group Welcome Address
13:35	Innovating Anti‑Vibration Technologies for Tomorrow’s Transport Patrick Zenker, Trelleborg AVS
14:05	High‑Performance Hose Systems for Renewable Energy Applications Mark Wilkinson, Fenner Precision
14:35	Tyre Wear Challenges in Electric Vehicles Thao Pham
15:05	Speaker 4
15:35	Speaker 5
16:05	Networking Coffee

17:00	Close of event

Facilities tour also available for sign up at a later date.

Session Chairs:

Presenters:

Abstracts:

Patrick Zenker: Innovating Anti‑Vibration Technologies for Tomorrow’s Transport

Trelleborg AVS, a global leader in anti‑vibration solutions, presents how vibration challenges are evolving across the transport sector. Using rail applications as an example, the talk introduces ConeX3 as a smart solution enabling condition monitoring and predictive maintenance of elastomer systems.

Thao Pham: Tyre Wear Challenges in Electric Vehicles

The electrification of the transport industry introduces new challenges for tyre performance. Tyres designed for electrical vehicles (EVs) must meet higher demands due to increased vehicle weight from the batteries and the ability of EVs to deliver torque instantaneously. These factors result in greater stresses at the tyre road interface, leading to accelerated tread wear. To maximise vehicle range, EV tyres are optimized for lower rolling resistance, which, however conflicts with the requirement for high wet grip performance. This work explores how to develop an optimal balance between tyre longevity, fuel efficiency and enhanced safety.

If you would like to participate actively in this event as a speaker, please reach out to Merryn Hobbs & Mokarram Hossain.