Tire Technology Expo
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Don't miss our expert's talk at the conference about AI in tire manufacturing!
March 5th, 2026 | 10:15 – 10:40 AM | Room: Five Continets | By: Dr. Jan Flohre, Head of Laser Process Development & Product Manager
AI in Tire Manufacturing. Vision or Reality?
Artificial intelligence promises to revolutionize tire production with predictive quality, real-time monitoring and adaptive control. But how far have we really come? This talk critically examines the gap between expectations and current capabilities. Using examples from laser-based processes, such as innerliner cleaning, sidewall marking and mold cleaning, we explore where AI delivers tangible benefits and where challenges remain. Issues like data quality and availability, on-premises training and real-time decision-making often limit practical implementation. Are we ready for fully autonomous quality control, or is AI still more hype than reality?
Contents:
- Where AI already creates value in tire manufacturing, illustrated through laser-based applications such as innerliner cleaning and sidewall marking.
- Which technical and organizational barriers limit AI adoption, including data quality, on-premises model training and real-time decision-making.
- How close the industry is to autonomous quality control, and what steps are needed to move to reliable, scalable production solutions.
