The Colloquium is North America’s critical gathering place for everyone involved in the science of braking from around the world. Experts from industry, research institutions and academia will convene in Grapevine, Texas to share their development and case studies in every critical aspect of braking for ICE, EV, and Hydrogen vehicle development for Passenger Cars, Trucks & SUVs, Commercial Vehicle, Aerospace, Railway and Motorcycle. This includes high performance/racing and aftermarket braking advancements. The Technical Program Committee invites you to share your expertise through the development of a technical manuscript or presentation on latest technical ideas and advancements in brake technology with fellow industry professionals and decision makers at our 42nd annual Colloquium.

Topics of interest for the 2024 program include, but are not limited to:

Friction Materials
Raw Materials
Disc and Drum Materials/ Design
Braking Plates
Noise Shims and Grease
Automotive Brakes
Commercial Vehicle Brakes
Railway Brakes
Wheel Bearings/Seals
Impact of Fuel Economy on Brake Design
High Performance Brakes
Electric/Electronic Braking
Braking for Electric, Hybrids, and Automated Driving
Testing and Measurement
NVH
CAE
Fundamental Mechanisms of Friction and Vibration
New Innovative Technologies/ Products
Actuator and Actuation Systems
Artificial Intelligence on Braking
Impacts of ADAS, AVS and CAV on Brake Development
Edge Cases