Cutting costs for cryogenic deflashing
by Rolf Wieland, Emsodur USA. For rubber molding companies that do cryogenic deflashing, the cryogenic deflashing operation can cut the cost for deflashing
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New, used and rebuilt machinery directories
A classified list of rubber machinery and equipment with supplier companies is followed by directories of the companies that supply process machinery to the
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July Patents
Patent News as compile by the editors of Rubber World Magazine for July 2024 Rubber composition for a vehicle partU.S.
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Jaguar Land Rover and Pirelli partner in FSC-Certified tires across full range of luxury vehicles
Jaguar Land Rover has joined forces with global tire manufacturer Pirelli in a global automotive industry‑first commitment to use FSC‑certified natural rubber tires across its range of modern luxury vehicles.
The luxury car manufacturer will be the first to adopt FSC‑certified tires at scale, transitioning all tires from Pirelli across its entire portfolio, debuting on the new Range Rover Electric. The commitment will amount to over 250,000 FSC‑certified tires per year.
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Bridgestone recognized with two supplier awards from Toyota
Bridgestone was recognized by Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA) during its annual supplier awards in the Excellent Value Improvement and Excellent Technology and Development categories. The company was awarded these distinctions at the TMNA Annual Supplier Business Meeting Dinner and Award Ceremony in Plymouth, Michigan.
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Malaysia’s natural rubber production increased by 20 percent in May
Malaysia’s natural rubber production increased by 20.1 percent in May to 25,608 tons as compared to 21,325 tons in April 2024, official data showed Friday.
The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said in a statement that year-on-year comparison showed that the production of natural rubber rose 6.1 percent from 24,126 tons a year ago.
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Researchers develop 3D printed elastomer with exceptional strength and toughness
Researchers from Zhejiang University developed a 3D photo-printable resin chemistry that yields an elastomer with a tensile strength of 94.6 MPa and toughness of 310.4 MJ m-3, both of which far exceed those of any 3D-printed elastomer.
The researchers printed a rubber band using this new material and conducted endurance tests on it. The experiments showed that the rubber band could be stretched up to nine times its original length and withstand a tensile strength of 94 MPa without breaking.
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Global dimethyldichlorosilane industry size is expected to grow with a CAGR of 8.5 percent through 2032
The global dimethyldichlorosilane industry size is expected to grow at a robust CAGR of 8.5% from 2022 to 2032 according to Future Market Insights. The target market will accrue a revenue of US$ 2.48 billion by 2032, as opposed to US$ 1.19 billion in 2022.
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Bridgestone Retail Operations donates $55,000 to Wounded Warrior Project
Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, announced a donation of $55,000 to Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), concluding a month-long nationwide campaign at the company’s 2,200 stores where BSRO made a financial gift for every set of Firestone tires sold.
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Yokohama Rubber included in global ESG FTSE4Good index series
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series of global ESG stock indexes for the 20th consecutive year. The Company has also been included in the FTSE Blossom Japan Index for an eighth straight year and the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index for a third straight year.
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