By combining a liquid metal in a porous polymer, the researchers achieved 200% stretchability in a material that does not suffer from stretch
Category: Technology
Bridgestone to debut top tyre grade
Come October 1, Bridgestone Europa will introduce its A/A rated tyre Ecopia in the United Kingdom. The tyre has top A grades on both fuel efficiency and wet grip and is the first product in the industry to achieve the…
Kumho Tyre to work with Qingdao University
Kumho Tyre China and the Qingdao University of Science and Technology signed a strategic cooperation agreement. According to the university, under the new agreement the two entities will increase their joint work in a number of areas. Graduate students will…
Ajinomoto, Bridgestone create SR from Biomass
The companies, which have been developing sustainable materials for tires, said the synthetic rubber has nearly the same properties as natural rubber.
Vulcanised rubber for Rolex watches
Rubber B launched its first vulcanised rubber straps for Rolex watches. Manufactured 100% in Swizerland, this innovation allows the wearer to have the flexibility and customization of a durable rubber strap, without compromising the classic and distinctive beauty that the…
Matriplast to use Kraiburg’s Thermolast in medical products
German TPE specialist Kraiburg TPE’s Thermolast M product range will soon be used in medical products made in Bolivia – Matriplast S.A. based in La Paz will use this advanced product to manufacture high-quality infusion bag closures for the South…
Mediprene TPE offers alternative to rubber in plunger seals for single-use syringes
Producing consistent, quality products in a cost-efficient manner with fast cycle times; this is the challenge facing the medical device manufacturer of high volume, disposable devices. ELASTO are helping customers achieve this with the development of Mediprene thermoplastic elastomers (TPE)…
Recycled tyre-to-oil meets standards
US firm Green EnviroTech Holdings (GETH) says its recycled tyre and plastic to oil samples surpassed all of the required specifications and qualifications required by refineries enabling the oil produced to be sold commercially as crude oil. The last round…
Actuator simplifies replacement
Hanover-based ContiTech, a division of Continental, has added the D-type series to its actuator product range, designed to simplify and speed up replacement of every single component up to the rubber bellows. Made of aluminium The aluminium connecting plates for…
Higher productivity from new press
French maker of rubber injection moulding machines REP has launched a new machine in its RT9 series, said to match the Japanese standard and compatibility, according to Export Manager Pascal Consolaro. The so-called J model is made in conjunction with…