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Hankook tire plant earns ISCC Plus certification

Hankook Tire has attained the prestigious International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS certification for its European production plant in Rácalmás, Hungary. This extraordinary achievement is a testament to the company’s unyielding commitment to sustainability, innovation, and environmental responsibility. The tire manufacturer plans to further intensify its activities in the area of long-term carbon neutrality and resource conservation by using sustainable raw materials, for example, in the iON tire family designed for electric vehicles.

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MasterSil 711Med one part RTV silicone passes non-cytotoxicity standards

Designed for medical device manufacturing, Master Bond’s MasterSil 711Med passes ISO 10993-5 testing. It is a one part, flowable, room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) silicone which needs no mixing, and can be used for bonding, sealing, coating and form-in-place gasketing applications. This non-corrosive, translucent compound withstands many sterilization methods, including liquid sterilants, gamma radiation and EtO.

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Global silicone market is projected to reach $39.4 billion by 2032

The global silicone market is experiencing growth due to several factors such increase in the adoption of waterborne coatings and an increase in demand in construction and infrastructure. However, the high prices of silicone products hinder market growth to some extent. Moreover, increasing demand for food and beverage packaging offers remunerative opportunities for the expansion of the Silicone market.

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Toyo Tires introduces the all-new Open Country A/T III EV

Toyo Tires® introduces the all-new Open Country® A/T III EV, a cutting-edge EV-specific all-terrain replacement tire, developed for the fast-growing EV truck and SUV segment. Designed and manufactured in the U.S.A., this on-/off-road all-terrain tire is engineered from the ground up to align with the unique requirements of electric powered vehicles, including instant torque, rapid acceleration, the additional weight, and range efficiency.

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General Silicones announces partnership with Phystep

General Silicones (GS) announces a collaboration with Latvian activewear startup Phystep. By leveraging GS’s state-of-the-art Compo-SiL® silicone rubber technology, Phystep is redefining the meaning of sportswear.

Harnessing customized silicone elastic film, Phystep ingeniously integrates kinesiology into their design protected activewear. The groundbreaking Compo-SiL® adhesion technology propels this audacious endeavor, affording athletes an unparalleled edge—a 20% increase in caloric burn with every stride or stretch with their leggings.

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Purdue launches eXcellence in Manufacturing and Operations Initiative

Purdue University’s recently launched eXcellence in Manufacturing and Operations Purdue Engineering Initiative, or XMO PEI, will in November host its first national summit, bringing together a dynamic coalition of partners in academia, government and industry to discuss building resilient U.S. infrastructure for and with advanced manufacturing and operations (M&O). The aim is to build a resilient U.S. infrastructure physically, digitally and sustainably for M&O at scale.

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16 Innovators to be Inducted as the National Inventors Hall of Fame Class of 2023

In conjunction with Thomas Edison’s birthday and National Inventors Day on Feb. 11, the National Inventors Hall of Fame®, in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), celebrates the induction of 16 innovation leaders for their world-changing inventions on Oct. 25-26 during the Greatest Celebration of American Innovation®. The Induction Ceremony also will celebrate the 50th anniversary of NIHF’s founding in 1973, when Thomas Edison was the sole Inductee.

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India Rubber Expo to be held in Mumbai at Bombay Exhibition Centre (Nesco) in March 2024

The upcoming 11th edition of India Rubber Expo to be held in Mumbai at Bombay Exhibition Centre (Nesco), from 20th March to 22nd March 2024. India Rubber Expo is conceived and organized by the All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA), a non- profit body dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the interests of the rubber industry through a host of industry initiatives. Established in 1945, AIRIA is one of the oldest premier industry associations in India and has over 1300+ countrywide members and some key industry associations as its association members.

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