Scientists have developed a soft, flexible and stretchable keyboard using a type of rubber known as a dielectric elastomer that can be wrapped around any object. “Imagine a world where you drop something, and it bounces back without any damage.…
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Racing tyre study reports ‘undetectable’ treatments the chequered flag
Researchers in the US have punctured the appeal of prohibited tyre softening agents, marketed to racing teams as ‘undetectable’, by releasing a method for identifying them. The technique has already detected banned substances in 10 of 71 real tyre samples…
Goodyear aims to widen Gadsden tyre plant
Goodyear plans to hire 87 new workers as part of an expansion to its east Gadsden tire plant. The Gadsden city council this week approved tax abatements on more than $30 million the company plans to invest in the project.…
LyondellBasell reports to gain PP compounding assets of Zylog
LyondellBasell announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the polypropylene (PP) compounding assets of Zylog Plastalloys Pvt. Ltd. (Zylog) of India. Upon completion of the acquisition, LyondellBasell will double its automotive customer base in India and…
Michelin appointed new OE Country Manager
Michelin Tyre plc has appointed Stewart Pooley as UK Original Equipment Country Manager for the company’s truck and bus division. The 26-year Michelin veteran assumes the role after two years as Sales Manager for Michelin solutions, a separate business launched…
Hankook becomes exclusive tyre partner of Mercedes-Benz “Stars & Cars”
Hankook is an official sponsor and the exclusive tyre partner for the upcoming Mercedes-Benz “Stars & Cars” on December 12 in the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Stuttgart, Germany. The complete driver line-ups, including all Champions and around 45,000 visitors are expected…
Thailand leads global NR and gum trade
Despite a drop in exports in 2014, Thailand continues to lead the way in the global natural rubber and gum trade, according to a study. In 2014, Thailand exported 3,409 thousand tonnes of natural rubber and gums totaling US$ 6,022…
Trelleborg to launch Interfit service brand in Australia, New Zealand
Trelleborg Wheel Systems is to rebrand Solid Service, its Australian industrial tyre service business as Interfit, bringing it in line with the Trelleborg’s other tyre service operations around the world. Paul Hansen, Managing Director of Interfit Australia, says: “This is…
Genomatica and Braskem produced renewable butadiene
Genomatica and Braskem have been successfully producing butadiene at lab scale since June 2015, using their direct, bio-based process. The companies are jointly developing a commercial process for the on-purpose production of butadiene made from renewable feedstocks, as announced in…
“Stop the Crash” campaign kicks off Brazil
From November 17 to 19, 2015, the city of Brasilia in Brazil hosted the official kick-off event for Global NCAP’s “Stop the Crash” campaign, featuring an impressive demonstration of advanced accident prevention technologies. The date had been deliberately chosen to…