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Pirelli updates TyreClub+ for B2B tire sales
TyreClub+, Pirelli’s B2B tire sales platform that was launched 10 years ago, has been entirely revised. Now this working tool is even easier and more efficient to use, offering tire dealers a better digital experience. Plenty of new functionality has been introduced, including real time monitoring of deliveries, more straightforward order management, access to data and statistics, and all the latest news from the world of Pirelli.

Global robot operating system market forecast at $1.4 billion by 2031
Robot operating system, sometimes known as ROS, is a collection of open-source robotics middleware. However, it is not an operating system (OS); ROS is a collection of software frameworks for the creation of robot software. As such, it offers services such as hardware abstraction, low-level device control, the implementation of frequently used functionality, message-passing between processes, and package management that are intended for a heterogeneous computer cluster. In other words, ROS is a set of programming tools and code that assist projectors in running the computer code necessary to perform the action, as well as the infrastructure for doing so, such as messages travelling across processes

Teijin Frontier develops tire cord made from eco-friendly adhesive and recycled polyester
Teijin Frontier has developed an ultra-fine polyester staple fiber (Nanofront™ staple fiber) as an effective rubber reinforcement.

WACKER to present two new silicone resin binders at the next European Coatings Show
WACKER will be presenting two new silicone resin binders at the next European Coatings Show (ECS): SILRES® M 51 E and SILRES® IC 900. Both products are suitable for manufacturing industrial coatings that can withstand high temperatures. While SILRES® M 51 E has been designed for formulating water-based coatings, SILRES® IC 900 is a methyl phenyl silicone resin for thick-film and high-solids coatings that remain stable at high temperatures. Both binders can be processed to make coatings that, after baking, adhere well to metallic materials such as steel or aluminum and can withstand temperatures of up to 600 degrees Celsius given suitable pigmentation. ECS 2023 will be held in Nuremberg, Germany, March 28 – 30.

Apollo Tyres reports 13 percent increase in revenue for third quarter
For the quarter ended December 31, 2022 Apollo Tyres Ltd, on a consolidated level, registered a revenue of Rs 6423 crores, an increase of 13% over the same period last fiscal. For the nine months of the fiscal (April – December), the company’s revenue closed at Rs 18,321 crores, an increase of 19% over the same period last fiscal. While Indian Operations saw a 21% growth in revenue from operations in the 9 months of this fiscal, European Operations also grew in double digits in the first 9 months.

RDAbbott announces free webinar on ‘Sustainable Keltan EPDM from Arlanxeo’
On Thursday, February 23, 2023, from 2:00 – 3:00 PM (ET) RDAbbott will host a free webinar titled “Sustainable Keltan® EPDM from ARLANXEO.”

HEXPOL Compounding Americas announces leadership changes
HEXPOL Compounding Americas (HCA) under the leadership of President and CEO, Gary Moore, has announced key changes to its Executive Leadership Team.
Featured Articles

Tensile testing principles: Fundamentals, methods and challenges
Tensile testing is arguably the most common test method used in both force measurement and material testing. Tensile testing is used primarily to determine the mechanical behavior of a component, part or material under static, axial loading.
Mixing

Effect of accelerator mixing ratio on curing characteristics of EPDM gasket materials
Due to the long service life of the washing machine, all polymer parts, especially rubber parts, need to have a service life of at least 10 years, which means excellent resistance to aging.
Chemicals and Materials

Multi-purpose additives for rubber compounds
Several products that can serve more than one purpose in rubber compounds are examined, including anti-reversion agents, dithiophosphates, curing activators and blowing agents.
Extrusion

High efficiency twin screw extruder
The demand for performance and consistency of elastomer based compounds is growing quickly in all fields (tire, technical rubber goods, cables). Specifications regarding physical, mechanical and chemical properties, as well as “visual aspects” properties of the finished products are becoming more and more strict.
During compound production, all operations are involved, from the weighing to the storage of the semi-finished mixed compounds. The mixing operation plays a very important role, since it is the step where all ingredients are incorporated, dispersed and distributed.
Silicone & Medical

LIM and LSR injection machine market forecast at $212 million by 2028
The global LIM and LSR Injection Machines market size was valued at USD 138.1 million in 2022 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 7.47% during the forecast period, reaching USD 212.77 million by 2028 according to 360 Market Updates.
Oil, Gas & Energy

Low temperature seals for oil and gas applications
Low temperature
seals for oil and gas
applications
Testing & Instruments

Tensile testing principles: Fundamentals, methods and challenges
Tensile testing is arguably the most common test method used in both force measurement and material testing. Tensile testing is used primarily to determine the mechanical behavior of a component, part or material under static, axial loading.
Molding

Engel launches pay per use for machine molding
ENGEL breaks new ground in injection molding machine distribution. Blazing a trail for its industry, the machine manufacturer now offers its customers a pay-per-use model on top of classical machine purchases. This helps processors to reduce their investment risk while at the same time boosting flexibility in production.
Thermoplastic Elastomers & Urethanes

Are all thermoplastic polyolefins created equal?
Thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) is one of the fastest growing commercial roofing systems on the market. Developed in Europe in the 1970s, TPO was introduced to the U.S. market in the late 1980s and has become the dominant installed roof system in the industry; now used on 53% of commercial roofs, according to the American Institute of Architects.
Latex and Natural Rubber

NR masterbatch aging conditions’ effect on final properties
Natural rubber masterbatch was aged at different temperatures, and the effect of aging conditions on masterbatch, final batch, Mooney scorch and cure characteristics, and cured sample was studied.
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