Munich-based chemical company, Wacker Chemie AG recently presented the “Alexander Wacker Innovation Award” to Erich Schaffer, Dr Steffen Dörrich, Dr Florian Hoffmann and Dr Harald Voit for their research into the behaviour of silicones at high temperatures. The four specialists…
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ContiTech introduces durable rubber timing belt with innovative tension member technology
Rubber specialist ContiTech has developed a durable rubber timing belt with innovative tension member technology. It is called the Synchroforce Carbon and is one of the strongest rubber timing belts in the market. The Synchroforce Carbon is technology company ContiTech’s…
Trelleborg to purchase advanced composite components manufacturer
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, a business area of global engineering group Trelleborg AB, is set to buy Automated Dynamics, a US-based privately-owned manufacturer of advanced composite components, as part of the company’s strategy to strengthen its positions in attractive market segments.…
Engineers invent printed sensors for real-time tyre wear monitoring
An inexpensive printed sensor that can monitor a tyre’s tread wear in real-time has been invented by electrical engineers at Duke University in the US. If adopted, the device will increase safety, improve vehicle performance and reduce fuel consumption. The…
Michelin launches Visionary Concept 3D-printed, biodegradable tyre
French tyre manufacturer Michelin has unveiled its new Visionary Concept airless tyre-and-wheel at its 2017 Movin’ On Conference on sustainable mobility in Montreal, Quebec in Canada. Michelin’s Visionary Concept design is puncture-proof because there is no pressure as it acts…
SRI unveils new tyre sensing technology
Japanese tyre and rubber company Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (SRI) has developed a new tyre sensing technology that can detect road conditions, tyre load and other information by analysing the wheel speed signals that are generated by the rotation of…
Smithers Rapra, six global tyre firms partner for new tyre testing system
Independent third party laboratory Smithers Rapra, recognised for its world-leading independent rubber, plastic and composite expertise, is partnering with six of the top global tyre manufacturers including Bridgestone Americas, Continental Tire, Cooper Tire & Rubber, Goodyear Tire & Rubber, Hankook…
CRP Technology launches its first thermoplastic elastomer for 3D printing
CRP Technology, one of the largest 3D Printing and rapid prototyping companies in Italy, has launched the first thermoplastic elastomer material for professional 3D printing. Part of the company’s Windform family of materials, Windform RL is a durable thermoplastic elastomer…
Swan Chemical is exclusive distributor of Robac Technology in US, Canada
Swan Chemical, Inc. (SCI) has been chosen as the exclusive distributor of Robinson Brothers Robac Technology brand, which offers an innovative portfolio of rubber accelerators and polymer chemicals, in the US and Canada. SCI, a wholly owned subsidiary of Thomas…
Linglong Tyre to set up rubber technology, waste tyre renovation units
Chinese tyre company Linglong Tyre Co., Ltd. is planning to set up a rubber technology centre and waste tyre renovation unit at its manufacturing complex in Yantai, Shandong Province. The company also plans to set up a sporting goods business…