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Continental named Tire Manufacturer of the Year at Tire Tech
Continental has been awarded “Tire Manufacturer of the Year” at this year’s Tire Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellence. The premium tire manufacturer received a further honor for its tire plant in Lousado, Portugal, which can produce tires CO2-neutrally since last year. This makes Continental the only tire manufacturer to win two of the prestigious awards, outperforming the competition as “Tire Manufacturer of the Year” as well as in the category “Environmental Achievement of the Year – Manufacturing.” The awards were bestowed as part of the Tire Technology Expo on March 4 at the exhibition center in Hanover. They are regarded as some of the top honors in the industry.
Goodyear’s Taylor Davis and Jingwei Yu recognized with 2025 Women Make award winners
Akron, OH – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s Taylor Davis, staff electrical engineer, and Jingwei Yu, finance director, Asia
LSR 2025 to take place June 16-19 in Irvine, California
LSR 2025 brings together professionals from various industries to discuss timely topics in LSR, including new chemistry, novel manufacturing techniques, emerging technologies, and silicone applications in various industries. Some twenty professionals from around the world will be presenting at the conference, with topics ranging from research on LSR processing, to silicone in medical device componentry, to conductive silicone using carbon nano tubes, to advances in LSR sustainability, and 3D printing. The conference also includes a panel discussion on developments in molding machines, featuring representatives from Arburg, Engel, Sodick, and Sumitomo.
Maxam Tire to discuss EcoPoint3 technology at Promat 2025
MAXAM Tire announces that its participation in PROMAT 2025, the largest material handling and logistic trade show in North America, taking place March 17-20 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.
Pirelli to replace Michelin as official tire sponsor of MotoGP
Pirelli will become the official tire supplier to MotoGP from 2027. A new five-year contract until 2031 inclusive, currently being finalized, will coincide with a new era for the sport as new MotoGP bikes and technical regulations debut in 2027.
VMI wins Tire Manufacturing Innovation of the Year Award at Tire Technology Expo 2025
At the Tire Technology Expo on March 4th 2025, VMI was presented with the Tire Manufacturing Innovation of the Year award for the next level of integrated quality monitoring for MAXX and MILEXX platforms. The award was received by Mr Mike Norman, CCO of VMI Group.
Featured Articles
APDS: Novel additives for improving NR compounds with surface modified carbon black
Aminophenyl disulfides (APDS) are easier to handle and benefit even higher performance elastomers in combination with surface modified carbon blacks.
Mixing
Utilization of AI driven solutions for rubber compound formulation: A practical approach
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into various industrial sectors has spurred remarkable progress in the field of manufacturing process development. This concept has been extended to polymer compound formulations, where AI techniques have been used to optimize rubber formulations as well. Furthermore, it is conceivable that mixtures of other polymers, such as TPEs, thermoplastic materials or polyurethane compounds, could be similarly treated. Advantages of employing AI driven tools include reduced development time, enhanced efficiency and increased accuracy.
Chemicals and Materials
Lanxess sustainable antioxidant Vulkanox HS Scopeblue produces longer-lasting tires
LANXESS’ new rubber additive Vulkanox HS Scopeblue supports tire manufacturers in producing more sustainable, longer-lasting tires and in achieving their sustainability goals. The antidegradant from the specialty chemicals company is the sustainable variant of the proven antioxidant Vulkanox HS (TMQ), which tire manufacturers use to effectively protect their products from adverse effects of oxygen and heat. The additive is also characterized by low volatility and low migration tendency.
Extrusion
Enhancing extruded automotive door seals
Friction induced noise in automotive door seals is mitigated with highly durable water-based coatings having a low coefficient of friction.
Silicone & Medical
U.S Medical Glove launches advanced glove-making machine in Illinois
U.S. Medical Glove Company is making history with the launch of the most advanced glove-making machine in the world. This state-of-the-art technology is revolutionizing self-reliance and reindustrializing American manufacturing, setting a new benchmark for efficiency, precision, and scalability.
Housed at their Harvard, IL facility, this groundbreaking machine represents a major leap forward in domestic production.
Oil, Gas & Energy
Advanced perfluoroelastomers: The preferred sealing solution for oil and gas
The technology for sealing has considerably advanced since it was first developed in the late 1800s. It is crucial to
Testing & Instruments
NewtonWorks Corporation unveils new tool for rubber seals analysis in Europe
NewtonWorks Corporation announced the European launch of NewtonSuite eSeal, an easy-to-use tool designed to revolutionize rubber seal and weather strip analysis. Powered by ADINA, one of the world’s leading nonlinear analysis tools, eSeal supports engineering teams to perform highly accurate rubber seal and weather strip analysis involving contact, large deformations, and rubber—all within minutes.
Molding
Maximizing mold utilization: The case for semi-permanent release agents
By varying the microstructure of a mold coating, it is possible to influence the surface appearance of a rubber part.
Thermoplastic Elastomers & Urethanes
Polyurethane with shape memory: From foil to foam
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP have developed a foil that changes into polyurethane foam (PU foam) when heated – entirely without health risks. The foil allows for isocyanate-free foaming, thus improving workplace safety. Additionally, it offers logistics advantages for storage and transportation. The material can be customized for various applications ranging from the automotive and construction industries to packaging.
Latex and Natural Rubber
U.S Medical Glove launches advanced glove-making machine in Illinois
U.S. Medical Glove Company is making history with the launch of the most advanced glove-making machine in the world. This state-of-the-art technology is revolutionizing self-reliance and reindustrializing American manufacturing, setting a new benchmark for efficiency, precision, and scalability.
Housed at their Harvard, IL facility, this groundbreaking machine represents a major leap forward in domestic production.
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