AERA Tech Conference To Be Held At CWT Industries March 17-18

Before the pandemic, AERA held day-long regional “Tech and Skills Regional Conferences” around the country. After going digital for several years, they are back and larger than ever. CWT Industries, the makers of balancing equipment for everything from standard rotating assemblies to turbochargers, to giant diesel engines, will be hosting a massive two-day conference at their Norcross, Georgia facility on March 17-18, 2023 that is open to anyone interested in learning.

Expanding far beyond the usual one-day format, the two-day schedule is packed with some of the biggest names in engine tech, giving attendees a literal ton of learning opportunities. In addition to the seminars, there will be plenty of companies exhibiting at the venue, offering attendees the opportunity to interact with both products and representatives from a variety of industry stalwarts. Plus, one lucky attendee will leave the conference with a brand new CWT Multi-Bal 5500 balancing machine.

Some of the Technical Sessions offered will cover:

Overview of Mid-Range Diesel Tuning Linked to Stability and Durability, Presented by Joe Costello (Hidden Horsepower), TJ Abrams (Jasper Engines), Cass Choate (Choate Engineering Performance), Chuck Lynch (AERA), Matthew Hussey (MSH Machine Works), Lake Speed (Total Seal), and Randy Neal (CWT)
Performance Diesel Machining Opportunities, Presented by Joe Costello (Hidden Horsepower),
Cass Choate (Choate Engineering Performance), Chuck Lynch (AERA), Ed Kiebler (Rottler), and Lake Speed (Total Seal)
Diesel Cylinder Wall Finish and Oil Applications, Presented by Joe Costello (Hidden Horsepower), Chuck Lynch
(AERA), Ed Kiebler (Rottler), and Lake Speed (Total Seal)
Balancing and Machining Principles for High Horsepower Diesel and Gas Engines, Presented by David Bianchi (Rottler), Steve Edmondson (Republic Diesel), Rex Crumpton (Memorial Machine), and Adam Trebolo (SRC)
Design Overview and Tuning of the Most Critical Area in Both 2-Valve and 4-Valve Ports, Presented by Darin Morgan (BES Racing)
How To Get Started in Development of Cylinder Head Porting, Presented by Joe Costello (Hidden Horsepower), Billy Fisher (Straub Technologies), Darin Morgan (BES Racing), Joel Dubose (Pat Musi Racing Engines), and Ben Strader (EFI University)
CNC Cylinder Head Machining Technology, Presented by Joe Costello (Hidden Horsepower), Chuck Lynch (AERA), Ed Kiebler (Rottler), Lake Speed (Total Seal), Chris Straub (Straub Technologies), and Jayden McCurry (Straub Technologies)
How High-Performance Engine Designs, Processes, and Materials Have Changed Over Time, Presented by Joe Costello (Hidden Horsepower), Warren Johnson (Warren Johnson Racing Engines), Jon Kaase (Jon Kaase Racing Inc.), Keith Dorton (Automotive Specialist Racing Engines), John Callies (Morel Lifters), Tony Bischoff (BES Racing), and Ben Strader (EFI University
Shake, Rattle and Roll – How Crankshaft and Engine Bearings Survive High-Performance Engine Demands, Presented by Dan Begle (Mahle) and Randy Neal (CWT)

The fee to attend this conference is only $40, and all of the fees collected from both attendees and manufacturers will be donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. So, not only will you get a serious download of information, and a chance to win a state-of-the-art balancing machine, but you’ll also be helping out an incredibly worthwhile organization.

For more information, you can check out the AERA’s information page HERE, and download the attendee brochure (with sign-up information) HERE. You don’t need to be an AERA member to attend, and flights are cheap. This is an event you don’t want to miss.