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The new Tech Centre includes modern training and office facilities as well as a hands-on application center. At the heart of the installation are two ENGEL injection molding machines: a tie-bar-less victory electric in medical configuration with a clamping force of 500 kN and a fully electric e-mac with 1,000 kN, equipped with an easix articulated robot. Both machines are fitted with the full range of digital assistance systems from the ENGEL iQ product family. These smart solutions help processors increase process stability and efficiency while significantly reducing production costs

The Tire Society announces its 44th Annual Conference, to be held September 23-25, 2025, at the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio. The Conference theme is Rolling Towards Sustainability: Tires for A Greener Future. This premier technical event for new tire science and technology will include a Keynote Address, a Plenary Lecture, an awards banquet with an invited speaker, and more than twenty-five technical presentations by tire scientists from around the world. Registration includes play-on-demand replays of the technical presentations and annual Tire Society membership, which provides full access to over 50 years of articles from the Journal of Tire Science and Technology.

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC has officially filed a WARN Notice with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, confirming the permanent closure of its manufacturing facility in LaVergne, Tennessee. The closure will result in the layoff of 658 employees, with operations set to cease beginning July 31.

Sales of select Pirelli tires equipped with the company’s advanced CyberTyre technology could soon face restrictions in the United States, following a warning from the U.S. Department of Commerce. The move stems from growing concerns over national security risks tied to foreign ownership and data collection capabilities embedded in modern automotive components.

The In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA) has officially opened submissions for the 2025 IMDA Awards Competition, celebrating the most innovative and technically advanced applications in in-mold labeling (IML), in-mold decorating (IMD), and in-mold electronics (IME). The annual competition recognizes excellence in design, engineering, and execution across a global field of entries.

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, today announced it will support the planting of over 86,800 tree seedlings following the company’s third annual “Download the App, Plant a Tree” campaign. The initiative encouraged customers of Firestone Complete Auto Care and Tires Plus to help stores reduce paper waste and contribute to a more sustainable society.

In a historic tribute to a century of aviation excellence, Goodyear is set to launch all three of its iconic blimps—Wingfoot One, Wingfoot Two, and Wingfoot Three—into the skies over Akron, Ohio, this week. The event marks the 100th anniversary of the Goodyear Blimp, a symbol that has become synonymous with American innovation and aerial spectacle.

Michelin announces the construction of an initial industrial demonstration unit for the 5-HMF molecule. This bio-sourced and non-toxic molecule can replace ingredients derived from fossil fuels in a wide variety of industrial fields. This unit, which will be located on the Osiris platform in Péage en Roussillon, France, will have an annual production capacity of 3,000 metric tons, making this site the largest production site in the world for this molecule. This project represents a total investment of EUR 60 million, partly subsidized by the ADEME in France and the CBE JU1 at European level. It will allow for the creation of approximately 30 direct jobs and should begin its activities during 2026.

In a major leap toward decarbonizing the petrochemical industry, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), led by Professor Zachary P. Smith, have unveiled a new class of microporous polyimine membranes capable of efficiently separating complex liquid hydrocarbon mixtures. This innovation could drastically reduce the energy footprint of crude oil refining and other chemical separation processes.

Michael (Mike) J. Mankosa, Ph.D., Executive Vice President of Global Technology at Eriez, has been inducted into Virginia Tech’s Academy of Engineering Excellence. This esteemed recognition honors alumni whose careers have been defined by exceptional innovation and leadership, creating a lasting impact on the engineering profession.