MICHIGAN-headquartered GM has announced that it is equipping most of vehicles with 4G LTE connectivity by 2014, via a tie-up with AT&T. The faster in-car technology, pegged to be 10 times faster than the current 3G systems, will be fitted…
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Semperit introduces energy-saving conveyor belts
THE Semperit Group has launched a new energy-saving conveyor belt developed by its unit, Sempertrans. The product is characterised by a new rubber compound, featuring reduced frictional drag. System operators can save up to 25% of the energy typically used…
KeyGene and Apollo to produce tyres from dandelion latex
SCIENTISTS at the Dutch biotech firm KeyGene are developing the dandelion as viable source of rubber, with the latex-rich roots of the flower as material for tyres, adding that the common weed is a potential renewable alternative worth nearly US$100…
Zeon Chemicals produces elastomers with bio-derived materials
ZEON Chemicals L.P. is currently undertaking production trials of synthetic rubber that is both sustainable and reduces the dependency of fossil fuel at its Hattiesburg, Missouri manufacturing facility. Hydrin elastomers use an epichlorohydrin monomer derived from palm and other vegetable…
Michelin studded tyres roll out in Rally Sweden
MICHELIN has unveiled its new winter tyre for the recently held Rally Sweden, the only pure snow and ice round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). The X-Ice North 2 tyre features 384 metal spikes, each 20mm long, inserted…
Michelin’s new multipurpose bike tyres
TYRE maker Michelin has rolled out its new dual-sport tyre, Anakee III. Co-developed with BMW, Anakee III has been designed to deliver all the safety and off-road capability big trail motorcycle users demand. It has a distinctive tread pattern that…
New silicone that accelerates supercomputers
A SILICONE-based material that transmits light instead of electrical signals inside supercomputers and data centers, and thereby improves the robustness and flexibility of Big Data applications has been developed by Dow Corning and IBM. The new material is expected to…
NuSil Technology’s fluorosilicone elastomer for medical implants
NuSil Technology LLC introduces MED-5440, a translucent 100 mol % fluorosilicone elastomer designed to be used with liquid injection molding equipment. As a fluorosilicone, MED-5440 resists swell when in contact with or immersed in dimethyl fluids and most solvents or…
Mallard Creek Polymers’ new latexes for construction
US-based Mallard Creek Polymers (MCP), a supplier of high performance latex products to concrete markets has launched a new latex line, Tylac4901,a self-stabilised styrene-butadiene latex for the oil and gas segment. In addition, MCP is completing the development of its…
Kraton’s natural rubber alternative for medical devices
US firm Kraton, a global producer of high-performance elastomers is showcasing its Cariflex polyisoprene products, a natural rubber alternative, at the upcoming Medtec Europe to be held February 26-28 in Germany. br/> According to Kraton, Cariflex is an ideal substitute…