NEXEN TIRE announced its all-season tire ROADIAN HTX2, designed for both on-road comfort and off-road performance, has been selected as original equipment (OE) for the Kia Tasman, the brand’s new global pickup truck model. The tire, developed for SUVs and pickup trucks, will be fitted on Tasman vehicles exported to Latin America.
Read MoreThese high-performance processing aids can enhance production efficiencies during PVDF extrusion. They can reduce or eliminate die build-up for cleaner, more consistent extrusion. They can also minimize defects and prevent melt fracture (sharkskin) to provide a high-quality surface in the final product. Using these specialized PVDF processing aids also increases line speed to boost production efficiency and lower total energy consumption.
Read MoreSumitomo Chemical has launched a new digital transformation (DX) management structure. The Company will reform its organization and systems for DX strategy planning and execution and accelerate initiatives under the new policy of DX NEXT empowered by AI set out in its Corporate Business Plan for fiscal 2025 to 2027.
Read MoreZeon Corporation has constructed a new research facility on the premises of Zeon Chemicals Yonezawa Co., Ltd. to develop production processes for plant‐derived raw materials. This facility will accelerate the development of biotechnology to produce butadiene and isoprene directly, which are key components of synthetic rubber, from plant‐derived materials, with the goal of contributing to the realization of a circular economy.
Read MoreTrueSilX50, the first in a series of silicone materials, brings the durability and flexibility expected of molded silicone into a scalable, production-ready 3D printing process. With a 48A Shore Durometer, 330% Elongation at Break, and 22N/m tear strength, it meets the mechanical demands of medical, industrial, and wearable applications. Biocompatibility testing is currently in progress, and Axtra3D anticipates that this material will pass key biocompatibility tests, including Cytotoxicity, Skin Irritation, and Skin Sensitization, like the previous TrueSil Silicones from Spectroplast. Unlike extruded silicone, which struggles with layering artifacts and surface roughness, TrueSilX50 provides an ultra-smooth, precise, isotropic finish, eliminating inconsistencies and delivering exceptional feature detail, even in complex geometries.
Read MoreThe Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) announced that Curtis Dubay, Chief Economist at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, will headline the 2025 Polyurethanes Technical Conference as keynote speaker during the opening session on October 6 in St. Louis, Mo.
Read MorePrism Worldwide announced a trio of groundbreaking innovations poised to transform the recycling and sustainable materials industries. The company has made key advancements in odor reduction, sustainable thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPV) development, and high-content Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) reuse, three challenges long considered barriers to wider adoption of recycled materials in consumer and industrial products.
Read MoreThe Zhongding Group has officially launched its 2025 open project application cycle for the Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of High-Performance Rubber Materials and Products, inviting researchers and institutions to submit proposals aimed at advancing the rubber industry’s technological frontier.
Read MoreThe exhibition was officially inaugurated by H.E Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI and Expo Centre Sharjah. The opening was attended by H.E Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah; Sultan Shattaf, Commercial Director of Expo Centre Sharjah; and Peram Prasada Rao, CEO of TechnoBiz, along with representatives from participating companies.
Following the inauguration, the attendees toured the exhibition diverse pavilions, where they explored a wide range of high-quality tire products, polymer and rubber solutions, and state-of-the-art tire manufacturing technologies, equipment, and technical services.
Read MoreNEXEN TIRE announced that its premium all-season tire N’FERA Supreme S has been selected as original equipment (OE) for The Kia EV4, Kia’s first electric sedan.
The N’FERA Supreme S was equipped on the EV4 to meet the unique performance demands of electric vehicles, including high torque, low noise, and precise handling. It was designed to provide a balanced driving experience across various conditions, delivering both ride comfort and braking stability for high-speed and everyday driving.
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