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Yokohama tests AI to gauge air pressure by sound

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The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., has begun practical testing of a technology that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to gauge air pressure from the sound made by tapping truck and bus tires. Using AI to gauge tire air pressure from the sound made by tapping the tire, which previously relied on the driver’s experience, will provide logistics companies with solutions to various issues, including safe vehicle operation via improved air-pressure measurement, cost reductions and greater operational efficiency through labor-saving, and raising fuel efficiency by appropriately managing tire air pressure.

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Cryogenic deflashing for injection molded rubber parts

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During rubber injection molding, excess material called flash forms on the surfaces of parts. Unless this unwanted rubber is removed, surface quality suffers. In product assemblies, flash on molded components like rubber gaskets and o-rings can interfere with seating, mating and sealing. A quality injection mold and a skilled injection molder can reduce the amount of flash; but even so-called flashless molds are not immune to this common defect.

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Carbice and Dow partner to enhance thermal management of electronics

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Dow and Carbice have a groundbreaking partnership to offer advanced thermal interface materials for various industries, including mobility, industrial, consumer electronics, and semiconductors. Unveiled at The Battery Show North America in 2024, this partnershipopens in a new tab combines decades of Dow’s silicone expertise with aligned carbon nanotube (CNT) technology from Carbice. The collaboration supports innovation for diverse applications through thermal management solutions that are reliable, affordable, and customizable.

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Continental to spin-off its automotive group

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The Continental Executive Board has decided to spin off the Automotive group sector following its detailed evaluation announced in early August. Subject to the approval of the Supervisory Board in March 2025, the spin-off will be presented for resolution to the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting of Continental AG on April 25, 2025. The spin-off is expected to take place by the end of 2025. The preparations for it are to be completed by the end of the third quarter of 2025. 

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RPI researchers named to TARDISS team studying rubber production in the U.S.

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) researchers are part of a multi-institution team working to bring rubber production to the United States and better secure the supply chain for this critical material.

The team is supported through the “Transformation of American Rubber through Domestic Innovation for Supply Security” (TARDISS) Engineering Research Center (ERC) through the U.S. National Science Foundation. Headquartered at Ohio State University, TARDISS will receive $26 million over five years with the ability to renew for the same amount over another five years.

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