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NovationSi, the manufacturing subsidiary of RDAbbott, recently hosted five members of the Summit Educational Service Center STEAM Leadership Cadre at the company’s Barberton, Ohio, Service Center. A leader from the Greater Akron Chamber (GAC) Polymer Industry Cluster also participated this summer’s tour, which immersed local educators in an environment where science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are solving real-world challenges and providing employment opportunities.

Jaisen Kohmuench, Eriez® President and CEO, announces the appointment of Todd Loudin as Vice President of Global Sales. In this pivotal role, Loudin will leverage his expertise to drive revenue growth and enhance Eriez’ global market presence.

Continental will be presenting three new tires for the bus and truck segment at IAA Transportation 2024 from September 17 to 22 in Hanover. With these innovations, the premium tire manufacturer is focusing on efficient and sustainable solutions that are also optimized for electric vehicles. Visitors to the Continental booth will be able to experience the new Conti EfficientPro 5 truck tire. The rolling resistance of this original equipment tire has been improved by 10 percent compared with its predecessor model. It offers excellent energy efficiency – rated with EU tire label Class A – combined with outstanding braking performance. Continental will also be showcasing its most sustainable tire for city traffic to date: the Conti Urban NXT, which recently entered pilot production. It is composed of an extremely high proportion of renewable, recycled and ISCC PLUS mass balance-certified materials, coming in at 59 percent. Its low rolling resistance also makes it a game changer for electrified commercial vehicles. With the Conti EcoPlus HT3+, the tire manufacturer will present the latest iteration of its innovative trailer tire that is specifically designed for trailers with an electrified drive axle.

The number of apprenticeships at the Freudenberg Group in Weinheim remains high after a 40 percent increase in the previous year. ‘As a global company with technologies for the future, from mobility and energy supply to medical technology, Freudenberg is sending a clear signal against the shortage of skilled workers in its 175th year of existence,’ said Dr Frank Heislitz, CTO of the Freudenberg Group, welcoming the new intake of trainees. ‘It also demonstrates the responsibility we take to invest in the long-term future of young people.’ Raúl González, Head of the Training Centre, added: ‘70 young talents are starting their training at Freudenberg, mainly in technical fields. The opportunities afterwards are also very good: the retention rate is 95 per cent. We are also training 54 apprentices for partners in the network.’ A total of 124 young people are starting their training at the modern training centre, an increase of around 8 percent. Worldwide, the Freudenberg Group is training around 500 young people in 15 countries for the labour market of the future.

WACKER is expanding its specialty portfolio for the semiconductor industry with the development of a new precursor silane for the fabrication of highly integrated memory chips and microprocessors. Such computer chips play an important role, for instance, in highly complex calculations that are typically required in artificial intelligence or cloud computing. WACKER’s new silane is used for chemical vapor deposition in semiconductor manufacturing. It reacts with the surface of the wafer and creates an ultrathin insulation layer with a low dielectric constant. This shields electromagnetic fields from the tightly arranged interconnects and circuits and ensures the reliable and trouble-free functioning of highly integrated microchips. The new silane shows once again how the WACKER Group focuses on customer-specific solutions with high added value.

As part of the multifaceted agreement, students at the Skip Barber Racing School will enjoy the latest and most advanced BFGoodrich tires on all Skip Barber GT Racing School vehicles.

“The BFGoodrich Tire team is thrilled to partner with the Skip Barber Racing School, a respected name in the racing industry,” said Kimbrelly Kegler, BFGoodrich Brand Director. “This partnership will be mutually beneficial. Having Skip Barber vehicles built on BFGoodrich tires will elevate its consumer track experiences to another level of reliability and performance. Plus, drivers will have the opportunity to see and feel why the BFGoodrich brand is trusted by the experts.”

Infinium and Borealis have entered into an agreement to enable the production of low-carbon-footprint plastics generated from waste carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. These plastics, known as polyolefins, are commonly used in manufacturing consumer goods including packaging, appliances, apparel and medical devices.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced the creation of Ohio’s third Innovation Hub, a new collaboration that will position the Greater Akron region as a global leader in polymer research, development and technology.

Supported by $31.25 million in state funding from the Ohio Innovation Hubs Program and more than $10 million in local investment, the new Greater Akron Polymer Innovation Hub will accelerate impactful innovations and support new economic growth by capitalizing on the region’s long-standing expertise in polymer science.

The rise of miniaturization has made micro 3D printing even more appealing and, in some cases, the only suitable option to achieve the tight tolerances required of parts and products. Even beyond this miniaturization movement, highly precise and accurate parts are essential for innovative applications across industries from medtech and life sciences to electronics, but not all 3D printing technology has the ability to hold high accuracy and precision. BMF’s Projection Micro Stereolithography (PμSL) technology has a unique ability to hold micro-precision injection molded tolerance by utilizing ultra-high resolution 3D printing technology, software, specialty material and precision motion control to quickly produce parts requiring micron-level precision, achieving the tight tolerances needed every time.

Bridgestone introduces the Potenza Sport A, the company’s first mass-produced tire to incorporate 55% ISCC PLUS certified recycled and renewable materials. ISCC PLUS is a globally applicable certification standard which aims to increase the transparency and traceability of alternative feedstocks throughout the entire supply chain, from the point of origin to the final customer.