IDI Composites International (IDI) announces the opening of its new global headquarters and next generation manufacturing facility in Noblesville, Indiana. This major investment represents a significant milestone in IDI’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the production of thermoset composite materials.
Read MoreGeneral Silicones is debuting its proprietary Compo-SiL® decorative film in Europe at the upcoming MEDICA 2024 and Electronica 2024 trade shows. As a novel way to optimize the design of membrane keypads, Compo-SiL® enhances products across medical and electronic devices, and several prototypes will be on display for visitors to experience firsthand.
Read MoreThe Momentive Performance Materials group (Momentive) and Safic-Alcan announced the expansion of their distribution agreement. This strategic expansion will enhance the availability of Niax high-quality polyurethane additives for slabstock foams across Eastern Europe.
Read MoreThe October 2024 issue of Rubber World is now available online. In this issue we cover the following topics. Replacement
Read MoreThis follow-up to the 2024 International Elastomer Conference and Expo, held last month in Pittsburgh, PA, and published for the Rubber Division, ACS by Lippincott & Peto, Inc., includes photographs and summaries of IEC events, including the Rubber Division, ACS Service Award recipients, 2024 scholarship winners, the Experience Elastomers Student Outreach Program, nomination information for the Rubber Division, ACS 2026 Science & Technology Awards, 2024 exhibitors, and details on the Rubber Division, ACS Spring Technical Meeting.
Read MoreTire formulations containing silane modified liquid rubbers show enhanced properties, such as lower rolling resistance and high wear resistance.
Read MoreA lesser known form of wear testing is evaluated to demonstrate the data that can be gathered from the Ueshima FPS wear testing system.
Read MoreEvidence of improved reinforcement with Molecular Rebar includes improved modulus, DIN abrasion resistance, improved rolling resistance and improved intrinsic strength
Read MorePatent News and compiled by the editors of Rubber World Magazine for October 2024. Tire anti-tarnish protective solution and preparation
Read MoreBridgestone Americas announced it received a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office. Bridgestone will design, build and operate a pilot plant that will advance an innovative, potentially more sustainable and cost-effective approach to obtaining butadiene from ethanol. The project will evaluate the economic and commercial viability, as well as the carbon footprint, of converting ethanol to butadiene.
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