Dunlop has launched TrailSmart, a tyre designed for modern adventure bikes and riders. The brand said the new tyres have “exceptional” wet and dry grip, improving handling both on and off-road, along with increased mileage. The tyre builds on the…
Category: Technology
Advanced silicone elastomer products introduced
Silicone pioneer Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (MPM) is introducing new advanced silicone elastomer solutions at NPE2015. In addition to exhibiting a new, lowvolatile, self-lubricating liquid silicone rubber (LSR), MPM will highlight recent advancements in fiberreinforced LSR and anti-static heat cured…
Primasil brings unique silicone product to Middle East market
The focus for Primasil Silicones’ exhibition at Middle East Rail 2015, in Dubai, will be the first appearance in this region of its unique Railsilmaterial. Primasil describes this as a product that epitomises its customer-centred approach and its understanding of the…
New liquid silicone rubber launched
Rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturer Proto Labs, Inc. has added optical-grade liquid silicone rubber (LSR) to its existing lineup of moldable plastic, metal and LSR materials. High-performance optical LSR is transparent, extremely flexible and starting to replace glass in many optical applications…
Satellite imaging can help locate suitable land for rubber cultivation
ISRO’s former chairman, G. Madhavan Nair, said that advanced technology can also help in identifying the type of blight that affects rubber trees, Nair said, while inaugurating the ‘India Rubber Meet’ at Le Meridian in Kochi on Wednesday. Natural rubber…
New rubber-based PSA introduced
RS Industrial has introduced Adhesive Squares™ T, an innovative and aggressive double-sided PSA that offers a strong, instant bond combined with high heat resistance, making it versatile enough to accommodate a wide variety of applications. It is the newest addition to…
Michelin to launch new tyre suitable for summer and winter
In May 2015, European motorists will for the first time be able to purchase a summer tyre that has been certified for use in winter. Thanks to a combination of summer and winter tyre technologies, the new Michelin CrossClimate delivers…
Intel to make a mark in the automotive industry
Having missed out on the mobile revolution, leading PC chipmaker, Intel seems determined to be an early entrant in the Internet-of-Things (IoT) market, which is considered to be the next big wave in computing. Last year, Intel changed its reporting structure…
Adhesive polymer as internal adhesive gets nod from FDA
A tissue glue for internal use in surgery has been approved by the US FDA. TissuGlu from US-based Cohera Medical is already approved in Europe, but is the first internal adhesive to be approved in the US. TissuGlu has been…
Freudenberg-NOK offers advanced elastomeric sealing range for the F&B sector
The industrial world is increasingly global, but when it comes to chemicals and materials, companies can get lost in a maze of regional reporting requirements and regulations. Global food and beverage equipment manufacturers and processing companies, in particular, must address…