Silver Prices and Defense Spending – Silver-filled silicones are the most common EMI gasket material for military applications. U.S. defense spending is rising, and the budget for Fiscal Year 2026 contains significant increases. MIL-DTL-83528, a specification for elastomeric EMI shielding gaskets, calls out silver-filled materials, including EMI shielding silicones with silver-coated aluminum or silver-coated copper fills.
Read MoreCHEMLOK® NX-100 reflects Parker’s commitment to continuous innovation, reliable products, and exceptional service. This adhesive bonds natural rubber (NR), styrene-butadiene (SBR), polychloroprene (CR), and EPDM polymers to metals and other rigid substrates without the use of chlorinated solvents that raise environmental health and safety (EHS) concerns.
Read MoreLEIBINGER, the international specialist in industrial coding and marking systems, is expanding its footprint in Chile and Peru through a new partnership with Antalis, ensuring even better local access to its technology, services, and technical support in these key South American markets.
Read MoreThe Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announces that its global flagship brand ADVAN tires are featured as equipment on the vehicle used in “Gymkhana: Aussie Shred,” the latest installment of the Gymkhana car stunt film series. The film was released on the official YouTube channel of Hoonigan Media Machine, the production company, on December 9, and has attracted much attention, surpassing 5.3 million views within a week.
Read MoreAt the upcoming MD&M West show in Anaheim, in booth 1628, Guill Tool will introduce and demonstrate its new Unicam™ crosshead. The name derives from a combination of advancements made to two of the company’s most tried and true technologies: the Single-Point™ concentricity adjustment system and the Cam-Lock fastener-free assembly system.
Read MoreCimcorp has released a 30-minute feature documentary to commemorate its 50th anniversary year and its impact on the global automation industry. Titled “The Future of Automation,” the documentary charts Cimcorp’s evolution from a Finnish tool factory to a global system integrator serving clients across the tire, grocery retail, and battery industries. The final chapter looks to the future, exploring emerging technologies that are poised to redefine automation in the years to come.
Read MoreBKT announces the appointment of Craig Borman as Head of OTR at the American subsidiary of Balkrishna Industries Ltd. The arrival of Craig Borman at BKT USA underlines the company’s strategic vision towards the OTR industry, as part of BKT’s roadmap to 2030 in the mining, construction, port, and materials handling sectors.
Read MoreOCSiAl Opens New Laboratory in Europe
Read MoreDow and USA Luge announced they are advancing their long-standing technical collaboration with a renewed focus on gold this winter. Since 2007, Dow’s cutting-edge materials science and engineering expertise has helped USA Luge push the boundaries of sled performance. During that time, the team has secured over 100 World Cup and World Championship medals, along with historic Olympic Winter Game podium finishes.
Read MoreThe market is projected to grow from USD 1,720 million in 2025 to USD 4,220 million by 2035, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. This remarkable growth trajectory reflects strong industrial momentum and continuous innovation in liner materials and coating technologies.
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