Author: RubberWorld

Michelin announces the construction of an initial industrial demonstration unit for the 5-HMF molecule. This bio-sourced and non-toxic molecule can replace ingredients derived from fossil fuels in a wide variety of industrial fields. This unit, which will be located on the Osiris platform in Péage en Roussillon, France, will have an annual production capacity of 3,000 metric tons, making this site the largest production site in the world for this molecule. This project represents a total investment of EUR 60 million, partly subsidized by the ADEME in France and the CBE JU1 at European level. It will allow for the creation of approximately 30 direct jobs and should begin its activities during 2026.

In a major leap toward decarbonizing the petrochemical industry, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), led by Professor Zachary P. Smith, have unveiled a new class of microporous polyimine membranes capable of efficiently separating complex liquid hydrocarbon mixtures. This innovation could drastically reduce the energy footprint of crude oil refining and other chemical separation processes.

Michael (Mike) J. Mankosa, Ph.D., Executive Vice President of Global Technology at Eriez, has been inducted into Virginia Tech’s Academy of Engineering Excellence. This esteemed recognition honors alumni whose careers have been defined by exceptional innovation and leadership, creating a lasting impact on the engineering profession.

In 2011, inventor Carr Lane Quackenbush set out to simplify the breast-to-bottle transition in partnership with serial entrepreneur Hal Eason, CEO and co-founder of Momtech, a company dedicated to providing revolutionary new products for mothers and their babies. Their efforts led to the 2023 arrival of mōmi baby nipples on the market and a much easier experience for babies making the breast-to-bottle transition.

Karin Dohm has informed the Supervisory Board of Continental Automotive Holding SE (in the future: Aumovio SE) that she will not assume the intended role as Chief Financial Officer of the future independent Aumovio SE. This decision is based on personal reasons, which the Supervisory Board has acknowledged with great respect and support. Until a successor is appointed, CEO Philipp von Hirschheydt will take on the additional duties of the CFO role. The Supervisory Board has already started the process of filling the CFO function.