Liquid silicone rubber, or LSR, is an advanced elastomer that has gained traction in high-value sectors such as healthcare, automotive, and electronics, with further scope of applications expected, says Angelica Buan. Easier processing and automated manufacturing have spawned the adoption…
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Tyres: Space’s the limit for rubber tyres
Innovative rubber tyres are entering the era of space missions: as a catalyst to advancing science and mobility technology on Earth and beyond, says Angelica Buan in this article. Rubber tyre’s cosmic journey Space exploration is making history with landmark…
Medical: Flexible artificial muscles from liquid crystal elastomers
In Canada, an international team led by researchers at the University of Waterloo and other UK unversities has developed new material that can be used as flexible “artificial muscles” to replace rigid motors and pumps in robots and allow them…
TyreXpo Asia 2026 returns to Bangkok; to debut AutoMROtive exhibition
The 15th edition of TyreXpo Asia Bangkok will take place from 13 – 15 May 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. This highly anticipated edition not only marks the return of TyreXpo Asia to Bangkok but also introduces AutoMROtive, a trade exhibition…
Tyres: Tyre makers take the wheel to turn the sustainability corner
From landfill to factory, the tyre sector is expanding the circular use of rubber throughout the supply chain to shrink its carbon footprint by using sustainable rubber materials in tyres, says Angelica Buan in this “green” outlook on the tyre…
LSR: Silcotech and Momtech partner for baby bottle
In this case study, Canada-based LSR specialist Silcotech and medical device maker Momtech partnered to bring the momi baby bottle to market. The baby bottle nipple is said to ease infants’ transition to bottle feeding. Anyone who has ever fed…
Tyre Sector: Asian tyre sector to amble along with US tariff imposition
The higher than expected trade tariffs imposed by the US may shake up a few industry sectors in Asia, including the tyre sector that will require Asian tyre makers to innovate and become more competitive in the global market, according…
Tyre Industry: Speeding up towards sustainability
Amid environmental issues over rising carbon emissions, the rubber/tyre sector is stepping up speed, fully committing to sustainability and making bold moves to ensure it achieves this goal, adds Angelica Buan in this article. Market in a high gear The…
ARDL: Discover Excellence in PPE Pharmaceutical and Microbiological Testing with ARDL
In the ever-evolving world of the medical and pharmaceutical industries, ensuring the safety, efficacy, and compliance of the Personal Protective Equipment products is paramount. Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, Inc. (ARDL) stands at the forefront of this mission, offering unparalleled testing…
Tyre Sector: Turning the wheels for green solutions in tyres
Disruptive technologies in tyre manufacturing now focus on reducing environmental impact through materials with recycled content, says Angelica Buan in this report. Putting the brakes on waste rubber pollution End-of-life tyres (ELTs) pose a significant environmental challenge by contributing to…