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Elastollan®, BASF’s thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), is used as a filament by the duro3D paver in the production of individual shoe insoles using 3D printing processes. In sole applications, the material is characterized above all by its excellent vibration damping and resilience. Under heavy use, e.g. when used in sports shoes, it is also the abrasion resistance that makes the sole durable and comfortable to wear. Even with fluctuating temperatures, the insert retains its desired properties.

hroma Technology announced that Chris Karp recently re-joined Chroma as the Director of Sales. In this role Chris will lead the sales and customer service teams and will support and execute the organizational sales strategy. He will be responsible for helping to build, develop, and maintain long-lasting customer relationships by understanding customer trends, supporting and mentoring sales and customer service staff, and collaborating with production and engineering to ensure that Chroma consistently meets new and existing customer needs

Bridgestone Americas and Bridgestone Canada (Bridgestone) are collectively issuing a voluntary recall on 12,615 tires that may have sustained bead damage due to a warehouse de-palletizer during the shipping process. Bridgestone estimates less than 1% of recalled tires are affected, but the company is expanding the number of tires in scope as part of its longstanding commitment to quality, safety and customer satisfaction. The impacted tires were shipped from the company’s passenger tire plant in Wilson, North Carolina between July 22, 2022, and August 8, 202

Hannover, Germany – India is a steady growing market and is becoming more important for TROESTER. With the increasing market

Prayasta’s specialized 3D printer, Silimac P250 is a 3D printer developed for ‘implant-grade’ elastomers (and, especially silicone) for making personalized soft-tissue implants and prosthesis. It is an industrial-level machine made to work reliably and uninterruptedly for long production hours. Silimac P250 can hold upto 14,000 mL of silicone in a single refill and is truly production scale ready

To help expand its footprint into the Israeli mobility ecosystem, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is teaming up with Drive TLV, an Israel-based mobility incubator focused on the future of mobility.

According to Lynxter, shapes that would be impossible to be printed are now a thing of the past, thanks to integrated printed support technology. Lynxter says that the S300X is a compact, reliable and sturdy industrial tool with an open philosophy, making it an ideal machine for producing customised masking parts for post processing, dampers, seals, orthoses certified for skin-contact, and textiles with additional functionality.

The pathway to North America’s premier open-wheel racing series has a fresh, more youthful and energetic final level: INDY NXT by Firestone. INDY NXT will feature a new generation of global racing talent, competing vigorously for podiums and the opportunity to join the elite ranks of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.
The presenting sponsor and Official Tire of INDY NXT will be Firestone, also the Official Tire Supplier and longtime partner of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. INDY NXT by Firestone will emphasize talent development, while extending racing’s reach and impact to a younger and emerging consumer audience.

The Detroit Rubber Group announces their final event of the year. Please join them for a full day of speakers and networking on November 10th, 2022 at the 3M Automotive Innovation Center in Livonia, MI. The price to attend is $120; $50 for OEM’s. Coffee & lunch is included. Proceeds go to the DRG Scholarship Program, which awards high school graduates furthering their education. Pre-register at [email protected]. Contact David Clark, [email protected], for further information.

Smithers announces the addition of Luis Felipe Juárez for the role of regional consultant, supporting clients in Latin America.
Juárez will provide commercial support for all laboratories in the Smithers Materials Science and Engineering Division as part of the company’s North American consultancy team. He is a chemical engineer with over 26 years of experience working for multinational companies in the specialty chemicals and polymers industry.