Sensata Technologies has developed a new Tyre Mounted Sensor for vehicle and tyre OEMs to deliver enhanced safety, performance, and data insights. Sensata’ Tire Mounted Sensor is the next step in the evolution of tyre sensing, leveraging tyres as the…
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Continental/SMX work on marker tracking of NR in tyres
German tyre maker Continental and Security Matters (SMX), a tech platform specialising in digital tracking using unalterable chemical-based barcodes, have succeeded for the first time in verifying a marker substance for natural rubber in a tyre, and thus throughout the…
Nexen develops AI-based tyre prediction system
Nexen Tire says it has developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based tyre performance prediction system. It will use a machine learning technology in the concept design stage to precisely and rapidly anticipate the primary performance indicators, such as fuel efficiency, noise,…
Pirelli opens digital solutions centre in Italy
Italian tyre maker Pirelli has opened its Digital Solutions Centre Pirelli (DSC) in Bari, Italy, said to be the first development centre entirely focused on digital innovation. Pirelli deems it as “an example of joint effort between the public and…
Bridgestone develops EV-ready tyres with low rolling resistance technology
Tyre maker Bridgestone has applied its very latest tyre technologies and specialist expertise in supporting electric mobility to the development of bespoke tyres for the BMW iX, the company’s first all-electric vehicle since its pioneering BMW i3. The ultra-low rolling…
Bridgestone starts proof of concept with soft-robot hands
Tyre maker Bridgestone Corporation says that it has commenced a Proof of Concept (PoC) for using soft-robot hands to automatically perform piece-picking, the process of picking and transporting individual items, at logistics sites. Bridgestone adds its soft-robotics business is a…
Continental awarded EUR2 bn contract for dry brake system in the US
German technology company Continental says it has received a major award in the third quarter for the series production of its semi-dry brake system (also known as Future Brake System, FBS), valued about EUR1.5 billion. This success increases the liftetime…
Volvo spins out new company for tyre pressure monitoring
Volvo Group, Qamcom Group and the inventor Roman Iustin form a new start-up company, Fyrqom AB. The new company will offer an automated system for calibration of the tyre pressure monitoring system on heavy-duty vehicles. With a tyre pressure monitoring…
VMI opens global remote monitoring service centres
Dutch tyre manufacturing machinery maker VMI has launched three remote-monitored technical support centres, which it says will provide “consistent service to customers globally”. The company said that three helpdesk units in Yantai, Shandong Province, China; Ape, Netherlands and Ohio, US; Will…
Continental acquires second conveyor company in Sweden
German technology firm Continental has acquired the conveyor and maintenance company Vulk & Montage, based in Karlstad, Sweden. This acquisition complements the portfolio of Continental and establishes the technology company in the heart of Sweden’s industrial area. It had in…