13th Worldwide Rolling Road Users Group Meeting

November 6-7, 2024

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

REGISTRATION CLOSED

MTS Systems and Ontario Tech University (OTU) are pleased to announce that the 13th Worldwide Rolling Road Users Group Meeting will be held in Toronto, Canada, November 6-7, 2024. Join us for this complimentary two-day meeting, where you will reconnect with industry peers and MTS engineers to advance the collective knowledge of our unique and enduring community.

Expert Community: exchange wind tunnel rolling road experiences with seasoned users and thought leaders, network, connect with old friends and mentors, and enjoy the company of engineers and aerodynamicists from across the global automotive industry.

Knowledge/Innovation: gain deeper insight into rolling road technology and wind tunnel testing, explore new test methods and techniques, and learn about service and support programs designed to ensure safe and productive rolling road operation.

ACE Facility Tour: take a guided tour of OTU's ACE Climatic Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel, a multi-chamber research and development facility capable of subjecting aerodynamic test objects to a full spectrum of extreme weather conditions.

Meeting Agenda - tentative and subject to change

Tuesday, November 5, 2024
17:00	Pre-Meeting Happy Hour: Hilton Toronto Hotel

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 (Day 1)
07:45	Shuttles depart Hilton Toronto Hotel for HIP Motorsports
08:30	Sign-in / Networking
09:00	Day 1 Welcome / Introductions - Rick Zieman, MTS
09:15	Ontario Tech ACE CWT to a CAWT: A Discussion of Moving Ground Plane Commissioning Approach Methodology - Patrick Smith, John Komar, ACE Ontario Tech University
09:45	Wireless Pendant Upgrade Path - Dave Melcher, MTS
10:30	Break / Networking
10:45	Air Bearing Testing - Andy Boram, Windshear
11:15	494 Controller: Future Plans / HBM Transducer Signal Conditioning – Marlin Sunderman, MTS
12:00	Lunch
13:00	Best Practices for Maintaining Drive Systems and Overview of Latest Technologies - Siemens/Viking
14:15	Break / Networking
14:45	Evaluation Tools to Assist with Maintenance & Troubleshooting – Chad Colsch, MTS
15:30	Predictive Maintenance (Echo) – Jeremy Opsahl, MTS
16:15	Day 1 Conclusion
16:30	Evening Recreation & Dinner - HIP Motorsports
20:30	Shuttles depart HIP Motorsports for Hilton Toronto Hotel


Thursday, November 7, 2024 (Day 2)
07:45	Shuttles depart Hilton Toronto Hotel for OTU
08:30	Networking
09:00	Day 2 Welcome - Rick Zieman, MTS
09:15	MTS Panel Q&A - Systems
10:00	Break / Networking
10:30	MTS Panel Q&A - Service
11:15	ACE Facility Overview - OTU
12:00	Lunch
13:00	Tour: ACE Climatic Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel
15:30	Shuttles depart OTU for Hilton Toronto Hotel

Accommodations & Daily Transportation 2024 meeting attendees are responsible for arranging and paying for their own accommodations and travel to and from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
MTS-recommended Hotel: For your convenience, MTS has reserved a block of economically priced rooms at the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa for the nights of November 4-8, 2024.
Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa 8500 Warden Avenue Markham, ON L6G 1A5 Canada Room Rate: C$185.00/night; book by October 6, 2024 BOOK YOUR ROOM
Daily Transportation: Free daily shuttles will be provided for travel between the Hilton Toronto Hotel and all scheduled users group meeting activities.

Questions? If you have questions or require assistance in planning your meeting attendance, please contact:
Rick Zieman Business & Sales Manager rick.zieman@mts.com	Victor Senft Senior Systems Engineer victor.senft@mts.com