German chemical firm Evonik says it wants to help make rubber materials from scrap tyres easier to re-use in the manufacture of new automobile tyres. So far, the suitability of recycled rubber has been very limited because its chemical structure…
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Bosch and Pirelli tie-up for intelligent tyre technology
Italian tyre maker Pirelli and tech firm Bosch have signed a joint development agreement. It aims at jointly creating new software-based solutions and driving functions thanks to sensors integrated into tyres, also known as in-tyre sensors. For drivers, this means…
Shin-Etsu develops silicone rubber tubing for busbar covering
Japanese firm Shin-Etsu Chemical Co has developed what it says is the industry’s first ST-OR Type heat-shrinkable silicone rubber tubing for busbar covering. A busbar is a conductive metallic strip, typically made of copper or aluminium, and is used for…
Country Focus: Philippine’s rubber sector roots for global competitiveness
The Philippine rubber industry aims to produce world-class, competitive products by adopting technology, sustainability practices, and standards, and by connecting with local and global markets, with the Philippine Rubber Industries Association Inc. (PRIA) at the helm, says Angelica Buan in…
Marubeni invests in Thai ELT recycling firm to expand green tyres
Japan’s largest trading house Marubeni Corporation has invested in Green Rubber Energy Company Limited (GRE), which is developing an end-of-life tyre (ELT) pyrolysis recycling business in Thailand. With almost 30 million tonnes of tyres discarded annually around the world, a…
Continental to stop production of rollers and sleeves at German facility
Due to difficult market conditions, tech firm Continental says it will cease its business in rollers and sleeves for industrial applications, including for the printing industry, in Germany, by the end of the year. The reason for this decision by…
Continental to showcase sustainable truck/bus tyres at trade show
Tyre firm Continental says it will be showcasing its most sustainable tyre for city traffic to date: the Conti Urban NXT, which recently entered pilot production, as part of its presentation for the bus and truck segment, at IAA Transportation…
Henkel/4JET collaborate on foam-to-tyre technology for EVs
Lightweight construction and the absence of engine noise in electric vehicles (EVs) make tyre rolling noise more noticeable inside the cabin. Depending on the road surface and speed, this noise can be perceived as significantly more intrusive and unpleasant compared…
Scanship awarded FEED contract for Murfitts tyre recycling plant
Clean energy firm Vow ASA’s subsidiary Scanship AS has signed a FEED (Front End Engineering Design) contract with UK-based end of life tyre recycling company Murfitts Industries for a pyrolysis plant. The new FEED contract will result in the design…
Graphene nanotubes power thermal cameras for firefighters
Hungarian electro-optical systems manufacturer Medirlab has expanded its production line with an explosion-proof thermal camera to meet the demands of firefighters in the most challenging environments. The enhanced ATEX safety is achieved by integrating Luxembourg-headquartered OCSiAl’s Tuball graphene nanotubes in…