The first-ever Industry Summit in the rapidly developing and expanding field of nanoaugmented materials was held on 14–16 November at the birthplace of the world’s…
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Tyre Market: Asian tyre market keeps on rolling
Not only is Asia a major producer of rubber , but the region is also a burgeoning market for global tyre manufacturers …
Materials: Biorubber on a roll
The lucrative demand for rubber is taking a toll on forest areas in Asia. But tyre and car makers are taking action by developing the rubber-yielding potentials of plants and renewable materials,in this report…
ARLANXEO: a strong global player in synthetic rubber
ARLANXEO will make its debut at the K2016 show this year, held from 19-26 October in Düsseldorf, Germany. The newly formed joint venture company for synthetic rubber faces the world stage at K, representing a diverse range of synthetic rubber applications focusing on new products, mobility, leisure and green…
Gloves: Complying with the new standard for electrostatic properties in protective gloves
The introduction o f the EN16350:2014 standard, which deal s wi th the electrostatic characteristics of protective gloves in July 2015 meant that manufacturers had to look at new ways to match …
Materials News: Composites: going bone-deep into medical applications
Polymer composites, reinforced plastics and advanced composites have been used in the manufacture of medical prostheses and implants over the last decade. Advanced composites, containing approximately 60% of resistant continuous fibres made of carbon, glass or aramid materials, are increasingly being used in medical equipment such as surgical instruments…
Gloves: Cleanroom disposable gloves: technology advancements
Cleanroom disposabl e gloves market players are embracing advanc ed technology to ensure the gloves provide comfort and act as a barrier for contaminants , according to this report by Big Market Research…
Machinery News: New development for stress relaxation tests in liquid
Stress relaxation tests on rubber materials are useful for determining rubber properties. Swedish firm Elastocon that develops testing equipment has introduced a new ALE (Aeration and Liquid Exchange) test , which it believes will be big within the automotive
Silica: nano-sized solution for sustainable tyres
Measuring from as miniscule as 2 nanometres, specialty silica can impart sustainability in tyres, thus driving demand. It is impossible to imagine vehicles without fossil fuels. Globally, transportation accounts for 62.3% of petroleum consumption..
Cultivating opportunities in the Philippine rubber sector
Rubber, a top agro-commodity, is being groomed as a key contributor to the nat ional economic development of the Philippines, says Angelica Buan…