Automatic process monitoring with iQ clamp control and machine learning
Machine learning methods are used to explore the potential of mold breathing for quality assurance in rubber injection molding.
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Patents for January 2023
Patents for January 2023 as compiled by the editors of Rubber World Magazine
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Takeaways from a half century in the latex industry
I retired recently, but still feel contributive and expect to be so for quite a while. The expression, “If you enjoy what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life,” sums up what I believe. It helps to have a positive attitude, as well. This attitude provides resilience and sustainability in the face of uncertain outcomes. After more than 50 years in the latex industry, I would like to share a few of my takeaways from those years.
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Engel launches pay per use for machine molding
ENGEL breaks new ground in injection molding machine distribution. Blazing a trail for its industry, the machine manufacturer now offers its customers a pay-per-use model on top of classical machine purchases. This helps processors to reduce their investment risk while at the same time boosting flexibility in production.
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Smithers develops study on low-temperature tire rolling resistance
Tire rolling resistance is closely related to overall vehicle fuel economy or range in both ICE and electric vehicles (EVs). Currently, it is understood that rolling resistance reduction is a reliable strategy for optimizing a vehicle’s fuel economy or cruising range. Many countries, regions, and manufacturers are establishing rolling resistance targets in order to achieve greater energy savings, fulfill “green” initiatives, and reduce carbon emissions.
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Characterizing rubber by correlations between shear heating parameter, minimum torque and dynamic complex viscosity
Correlations between shear heating
parameters from processing tests, minimum torque and dynamic complex viscosity provide consistent results about viscoelastic behavior of rubber compounds.
Aircraft tire compounding using Prophene to improve properties
Aspects of aircraft tire types, performance needs and use of graphene to improve performance are discussed
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Rubber compounding additives to remove resorcinol, cobalt and formaldehyde
New options containing no
resorcinol and cobalt, and eliminating
formaldehyde emissions are examined.
Patents for December 2022
Patents as compiled by the editors of Rubber World Magazine for December 2022 Method for manufacturing synthetic rubber latexU.S. patent:
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Smithers identifies four key technology pathways to sustainable carbon black
In its brand new technology report, The Impact of Sustainability on Carbon Black to 2041, Smithers identifies and profiles the four leading platform technologies that will enable this transition. Adoption will increase the array of greener material options available in multiple segments – most notably tires and other rubber goods where carbon black has long been employed as a cost-effective filler. In 2022, Smithers data show demand for fillers in tires will reach 13.9 million metric tonnes; making it the leading end-use market.
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