Australian synthetic graphite maker Novonix Ltd has received a conditional US$755 million loan from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to build a manufacturing plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, US. The plant is expected to reach full capacity by end of 2028. The…
Category: Technology
Beontag partners with Michelin for RFID-enabled smart tyres
Beontag, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of self-adhesives and smart tags such as RFID and NFC, has launched a new partnership with French tyre manufacturer Michelin, that will see its TireTag technology incorporated into millions of new commercial and…
Nexen Tire uses AI to enhance tyre inspection
South Korean tyre maker Nexen Tire recently announced the development and implementation of its AI-based automated tyre product inspection system. Claiming it to be the first in the tyre industry, the system has been developed in a platform format, allowing…
Apollo Tyres accelerates R&D tyre process with Contact software
Indian tyre manufacturer Apollo Tyres Ltd is relying on Contact Elements as its central platform for product development and testing. The low-code solution will foster collaboration, harmonise processes across locations, and support Apollo Tyres in meeting its sustainability goals. Rising…
Bosch and Pirelli tie-up for intelligent tyre technology
Italian tyre maker Pirelli and tech firm Bosch have signed a joint development agreement. It aims at jointly creating new software-based solutions and driving functions thanks to sensors integrated into tyres, also known as in-tyre sensors. For drivers, this means…
Henkel/4JET collaborate on foam-to-tyre technology for EVs
Lightweight construction and the absence of engine noise in electric vehicles (EVs) make tyre rolling noise more noticeable inside the cabin. Depending on the road surface and speed, this noise can be perceived as significantly more intrusive and unpleasant compared…
Toyo enhanced proprietary tyre design technology
Japan’s Toyo Tire Corporation says it has adopted a seventh generation High-Performance Computing system (HPC) for its proprietary high-precision tyre design platform T-Mode, establishing a product development platform for the speedy development of higher performance tyres. Toyo Tires has positioned…
LD Carbon secures US$28 mn funding for rCB/pyrolysis oil production
South Korean producer of recovered carbon black rCB, LD Carbon has closed a US$28 million Series C funding round led by auto maker Toyota’s growth fund, Woven Capital, with participation by Meritz Securities, Investwith, Industrial Bank of Korea, Hyundai Motor…
Enso to invest US$500 mn in EV tyre facility in US
UK-based electric vehicle (EV) tyre technology company Enso has announced plans to build a carbon-neutral tyre factory in the US with an investment of US$500 million. Potential factory locations include Colorado, Nevada, Texas, and Georgia, with other states in consideration.…
Michelin/Murata tie-up in licensing of RFID tags in tyres
French tyre maker Michelin and Japan’s Murata Manufacturing Co have tied up in a licensing agreement. This agreement will allow for the integration of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tyre tags into automotive tyres, helping to further advance tyre management, sustainability,…