Author: RubberWorld

This research project is an international project being conducted jointly by industry, government, and academia in Japan and Thailand, the world’s largest producer of natural rubber. The project is being led by Associate Professor Shinji Kanehashi of the Graduate School of Engineering at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology. Most of the natural rubber currently used by industry, including as a raw material for tires, is made from the sap of the Para rubber tree. Most rubber tree seeds, except those used for reseeding, are discarded. This research project aims to contribute to solving such environmental problems as global warming and the problem of economic disparity suffered by agricultural workers through the creation of new biomass businesses made possible by the development of a sustainable and effective utilization technology for Para rubber tree seeds, which are an untapped carbon-neutral resource.

Sri Lanka’s finished products rose by 9.64 percent year-on-year to US $ 758.91 million from January to September, thanks primarily to a 17.12 percent increase in exports of industrial and surgical rubber gloves and a 7.79 percent rise in pneumatic and retreated rubber tires and tubes.

Axtra3D® sets a new standard in mold-making with its Lumia X1 3D printer, offering an exceptional range of mold solutions. At Formnext in Germany, on Nov 19, Axtra3D will showcase four distinct mold types produced by the Lumia X1’s advanced Hi-Speed SLA technology

AMfg Labs LLC, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development and Belmont County Port Authority, announced an investment of over $1.1 million to expand its operations in Barnesville, creating 15 new jobs.

The investment is being supported by a $350,000 JobsOhio Revitalization Grant.

Smithers, a leading provider of testing, consulting, information, and compliance services, announces that Alan Franc has joined the Smithers technical consulting team based in Akron, Ohio and will lead the team’s efforts to expand into additional markets and invest in enhanced capabilities.

Continental has developed an electronic brake control system for the Bugatti Bolide, a hypercar featuring an anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC) and traction control system (TCS), based on the “Motorsports ABS Kit by Continental Engineering Services.” This motorsports brake control system makes the 1,600 hp racing car controllable for professional racing drivers and enthusiasts alike. The Bugatti Bolide is an extremely powerful racing car from the hypercar manufacturer which is approved only for the racetrack. Originally conceived as a concept vehicle based on the Bugatti Chiron production model, the Bolide is now being built in a limited run of 40 units, with the first deliveries scheduled before year-end.

At this year’s COMPAMED medical technology tradeshow, WACKER will be presenting customized silicone rubber grades that set new standards with their optimized properties in terms of haptics, tensile strength and adhesion. Products in the limelight are addition-curing solid silicones for the manufacture of medical and pharmaceutical tubing, for example for use in peristaltic pumps, heart-lung machines and infusion sets. SILPURAN® silicone adhesive gels are another highlight. They are suitable for coating wound dressings and fixation aids in order to attach portable sensors, dosing devices and wearables to the skin. In parallel with MEDICA, this year’s COMPAMED takes place in Düsseldorf, Germany, from November 11 to 14.

Bolder Industries Belgium, an affiliate of US-based Bolder Industries Inc., the circular solutions provider for rubber, plastics, and petrochemical industries, announced a landmark achievement in its global expansion efforts. The European Commission awarded the company a €32 million grant from its highly competitive EU Innovation Fund pilot program, marking a significant endorsement of its cutting-edge approach to sustainable materials. The Flanders region has committed an additional €2 million to support the construction of Bolder Industries’ new state-of-the-art facility at the Port of Antwerp.

Teknor Apex, a trusted provider of custom plastic compounds for the healthcare industry announced the expansion of its medical-grade thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) portfolio with new grades specifically designed for biopharmaceutical tubing applications. Medical device manufacturers choose thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) for applications that require flexibility or rubber-like elasticity, and they turn to Teknor Apex to deliver high quality, regulatory-compliant Medalist® TPEs with a proven track record.