Rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturer Proto Labs, Inc. has added optical-grade liquid silicone rubber (LSR) to its existing lineup of moldable plastic, metal and LSR materials. High-performance optical LSR is transparent, extremely flexible and starting to replace glass in many optical applications…
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The Global Automotive Safety Systems market to grow within next 5 years
The Global Automotive Safety Systems market to grow at a CAGR of 9.43% over the period 2014-2019. Automotive safety is the procedure of designing and constructing the safety systems of a vehicle as per the standards and regulations prescribed by…
Hexion Inc. to Showcase two automotive composites at JEC
In collaboration with industry partners, Hexion is continually refining its resin portfolio in response to manufacturers’ increasing interest in composites as lighter weight alternatives to metal. These two new applications represent advances in resin technology that can help manufacturers reduce…
India’s Feb natural rubber imports jump 42 %
India’s natural rubber imports in February jumped nearly 42 % to 28,806 tonnes from a year earlier as lower prices in the world market prompted tyre makers to raise overseas purchases, a government official, who declined to be named, told…
Major ASEAN rubber producing countries reaffirmed ties
A meeting amongst the major producing countries of natural rubber (NR) from the ASEAN region was held on 26 February 2015 in Bandung, Indonesia. 2The meeting was attended by senior officials of the International Tripartite Rubber Council (ITRC) member countries…
Morningstar gives Delphi Automotive “BBB” rating
Delphi Automotive PLC has earned a “BBB” credit rating from analysts at Morningstar. The investment research firm’s “BBB” rating suggests that the company is a moderate default risk. They also gave their stock a two star rating. A number of other…
Automotive brake friction products market worth 3.61 bn units by 2019
The report “Automotive Brake Friction Product Market by OE & Aftermarket (Brake Pads, Shoes, Lining, Rotor, and Drum) & Material type (Pads-Non Metallic, Semi-Metallic, & Ceramic, Lining-Organic, Semi-Metallic & Synthetic) – Industry Trends & Forecast to 2019” defines and segments the Automotive Brake…
Cooper Tire & Rubber gets “Hold” rating
Shares of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co (NYSE:CTB) have earned an average recommendation of “Hold” from the seven ratings firms that are presently covering the company, Analyst Ratings.Net reports. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and…
Dunlop introduces new tyres
Continental Tyre Malaysia, the official manufacturer and distributor of Dunlop tyres in Malaysia, has launched the new Dunlop Formula D05 and Dunlop SP Sport J5 earlier today. Produced at Continental’s plant in Alor Setar, both tyres have been designed specifically for local road conditions,…
New concept tyres by Michelin
The perfect way to conserve (and consequently save) energy- use the heat generated by friction on tyres and convert it into electricity. That’s the brilliant idea Goodyear Tyres came up with at the Geneva International Auto Show this week. Regenerative brakes have…