Thriving Under Pressure: The Evolution of Pistons Tony Bartolomei discussed the evolution of pistons in terms of geometry, materials, and other features. He also included piston technology used by FP Diesel and how it is being utilized in modern commercial vehicle applications.

Performance Oil Pumps for Late Modular Ford Engines Mike Osterhaus of Melling Engine Parts will cover all aspects of performance oil pumps for late modular Ford engines and how they will enhance your build of these engines.

Practical Applications of Anaerobic Products Michael Oliveira of Henkel Corporation provides a technical overview of practical applications utilizing anaerobic chemistry as thread lockers, retaining compounds, and gasketing materials.

How Housing Bores Affect Engine Bearing Performance Ron Sledge of King Engine Bearings covers the importance of correct geometry and surface finish of housing bores to get the proper performance from an engine bearing.

Understanding The 3.5L Ford Ecoboost Engine Roy Berndt, after considerable research on the 3.5L Ford Ecoboost engine, has shared his extensive knowledge including the numerous configurations for this first- generation engine.

Hastings Performance and Medium Duty Diesel Piston Rings Nick Klunder, Hastings Manufacturing’s Applications Engineering Manager will present an overview of Hastings performance and medium duty diesel piston rings.

Piston Alloys & Design – Scott Sulprizio of United Engine and Machine presents the latest and greatest in the alloys used in piston manufacturing that are turning piston technology on it’s ear. Scott is the expert when it comes to piston technology.