The measurement of tire innerliner gauge
In this study, the Keyence digital microscope has been used to measure component gauges of tire cross-sections, and specifically the
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Sustainable rubber compounding strategies for next generation tires
The global automotive industry is transitioning from a linear model to a circular economy to mitigate its environmental footprint. Tires,
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Patents for May
Vulcanization process for rubber productsU.S. patent: 12,552, 919Issued: February 17, 2026Inventor: Irina S. YurovskayaKey statement: A process for preparing a
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How fast-drying inks improve throughput in tire plants
When tire plants evaluate throughput, most of the attention goes to the major equipment: extrusion, curing presses and automation systems.
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India’s rubber industry is transforming; combining sustainability, innovation and policy support
India’s rubber industry is entering a defining phase of transformation, driven by a powerful combination of sustainability initiatives, technological innovation
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Freudenberg Sealing Technologies develops new sealing system for CO2 compressors
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has developed a new sealing system for busbar sealing in vehicle air-conditioning compressors. This elastomer-based solution withstands test pressures of over 100 bar in leak tests and offers a cost-efficient alternative to conventional glass seals. Designed for CO₂ compressors (R744), it also works well with other refrigerants.
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Mitsubishi Chemical’s Zelas TPS used for Sanplatec cell culture tubes
Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. said it has introduced its thermoplastic elastomer designed for medical use into cell culture tubes used in a regenerative medicine system developed by Sanplatec Corp., marking a new application for the company’s medical-grade resin technology.
The material, Zelas TPS, is being used in the cell culture tubes of Sanplatec’s iP-TEC series, a system for cell culture and transportation used in regenerative medicine. The products were showcased at the 25th Congress of the Japanese Society for Regenerative Medicine held in Kobe on March 19–20, 2026.
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Freudenberg introduces solvent-free bonding process for elastomers to metal
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has introduced a new adhesive bonding process that eliminates the need for wet-chemical treatments, aiming to reduce environmental impact and improve manufacturing efficiency.
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Trelleborg launches reduced carbon footprint EPDMs
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions marks a step change in the environmental impact of critical industrial polymers with the launch of two ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber grades demonstrating up to a 55 percent lower product carbon footprint (PCF).
The range of reduced carbon footprint materials features a 70 Shore A and an 80 Shore A material with uncompromised performance compared to traditional EPDMs.
Increasing recycled content of an automotive EPDM formulation without process interventions
Introduction of a 100% recycled calcium carbonate, Omyaloop FC, is shown to have several technical and environmental advantages in rubber formulations.
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