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Market ReportsNewsrss4Tire Technology & Manufacturing

Global production of electric vehicle (EV) tires market to reach $100 billion by 2033

In the current year 2023, the net worth of the global EV tires market size is estimated to be around US$ 9.44 Billion. As per the market analysis report projections, EV tire sales are to grow at a CAGR of 26.6% during the next 10 years. This report also predicts that the total valuation of the market would be around US$ 100 billion by 2033 according to Future Market Insights.

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Machinery & EquipmentNewsrss5

KraussMaffei now offers a digital service smartOperation

The operation of injection molding machines is often complex and requires great technical expertise during the various process sequences. In smartOperation, KraussMaffei now offers a digital service product that enables defect-free machine operation, increases process stability and thus boosts efficiency in production. In particular, machine operators without in-depth prior knowledge of injection molding technology benefit from the advantages of smartOperation.

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Newsrss2Tire Technology & Manufacturing

Yokohama Rubber develops rubber material with crack resistance from nanoparticle-based polymers

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced the development of a highly crack-resistant rubber material made from nanoparticle-based polymers that do not use any additives, such as organic solvents and reinforcing agents. The development is the result of a collaborative effort with a research group led by Associate Professor Daisuke Suzuki of Shinshu University’s Graduate School of Textile Science and Technology and RISM (Research Initiative for Supra-Materials). Further research based on knowledge gained during the collaborative research project is expected to lead to the development of safer and more durable tires and rubber products that are people- and environment-friendly. The developed rubber material can be easily recycled without deterioration and therefore is expected to contribute to the realization of a circular economy

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Market ReportsNewsrss4Testing & Instruments

Asia Pacific is expected to be the most opportunistic rubber testing equipment market, reaching US$ 2.7 Billion in 2032

Sales of the rubber testing equipment market have likely documented a Y-o-Y growth rate worth 4.6% in 2022 as compared to 2021. By 2022-end, the market was poised to reach US$ 13.7 Billion. As of 2021, rubber testing equipment demand was valued at US$ 13.1 Billion. From 2022-2032, a CAGR of 3.3% has been anticipated, with an expected closing value of US$ 19 Billion according to Future Market Insights.

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Newsrss2Silicone & Medical

Researchers develop green chemistry to recycle silicone

Silicone and other siloxane-based polymers are in countless consumer products, but their popularity comes with a catch: Almost all of them are thrown into landfills after one use.

Pioneering research at Bowling Green State University, however, could help change that.

Dr. Joe Furgal, an associate professor in the BGSU Chemistry Department, is spearheading a research project studying the use of room-temperature depolymerization to recycle or upcycle silicone, thus keeping them out of landfills and saving massive amounts of energy required to create new polymers.

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Market ReportsNewsrss2Silicone & Medical

Silicone coated release market forecast with a CAGR of 12.7 percent through 2030

The Silicone Coated Release Film market offers several types of substrates such as PET, PE, PP, and others. PET substrates provide a high level of thermal stability, while PE substrates are suitable for applications requiring flexibility. PP substrates offer exceptional strength and transparency, while other substrates cater to specific application needs.

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Newsrss1Thermoplastic Elastomers & Urethanes

Researchers at Nagoya University and Zeon Corporation receive two awards for styrenic TPE

Researchers at Nagoya University and Zeon Corporation received two awards in May 2023 for the development of tough noncovalently-functionalized styrenic thermoplastic elastomers. They chemically modified Zeon’s QuintacTM, a styrenic thermoplastic elastomer marketed by Zeon Corporation, to develop “tough functionalized styrenic thermoplastic elastomers”. Since the newly developed SIS with noncovalently-functionalized polyisoprene is a lightweight yet tough and highly impact resistant material, its development should contribute to the goal of reaching a net-zero carbon and sustainable society.

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