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Global rubber molding market forecast at $109 billion by 2034

The global rubber molding market is poised for significant expansion, with its valuation projected to reach USD 54.2 billion by 2024 and surge to USD 109.3 billion by 2034 according to Future Market Insights. This robust growth is anticipated at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3% throughout the forecast period. The increase in demand for rubber molding is driven by its wide applications across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods, where it plays a crucial role in producing high-quality, durable components. As industries continue to advance and seek more efficient manufacturing solutions, the rubber molding market is set to experience substantial development and opportunity.

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Researchers develop molecular markers for breeding of the rubber tree

A research team from Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences has developed and validated a liquid single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) chip named “HbGBTS80K,” which includes 80,080 SNPs evenly distributed across 18 chromosomes. This SNP chip effectively distinguished 404 rubber accessions into four groups in population genetic diversity analysis and detected the major gene HbPSK5 in GWAS for the number of laticifer rings. The HbGBTS80K chip is a valuable tool for accelerating functional studies and molecular breeding in rubber trees, addressing the inefficiencies of traditional breeding methods.

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SUNY researchers claim super-lubricity achieved with near zero friction

The president of SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly), Dr. Winston “Wole” Soboyejo, and postdoctoral researcher, Dr. Tabiri Kwayie Asumadu, have published a revolutionary new paper titled, “Robust Macroscale Superlubricity on Carbon-Coated Metallic Surfaces.” This paper explores an innovative approach to reducing friction on metallic surfaces – a significant advancement that could have major real-world impacts.
These findings are significant for a number of practical reasons. In the automotive industry, more than 30 percent of fuel in passenger vehicles is used to overcome friction, so these novel coatings can help to drastically improve fuel efficiency. In manufacturing and industrial machinery, they could help to reduce wear and tear, leading to massive cost savings and decreasing the 1-4% of countries’ GDP that is spent on friction-related equipment issues. In electronic devices, friction at a minute scale can present large-scale challenges that coatings could help to alleviate.

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Roemheld introduces new rail-guided RWS mold changing table for transporting heavy dies and molds

ROEMHELD North America announces the new, rail-guided RWS mold changing table for transporting heavy dies and molds. The innovative solution is available in three versions for loads of up to 15, 25, or 40 tons per mold. Electrically driven, the system is equipped with two different pull-push systems for the safe and automatic transport of dies to set up presses.

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