ooper-Standard Holdings Inc. announced it has completed the sale of its Technical Rubber business to Switzerland-based Holcim. Based in Mannheim, Germany, Cooper Standard Technical Rubber (CSTR) offers versatile sheeting, compounding and flooring solutions. The sale was finalized on July 31, 2023. Terms of the sale were not disclosed
Read MoreBridgestone Americas introduced the new Greatec M703 Ecopia ultra-wide base tire for long-haul and regional applications. Engineered for superior efficiency, the new Greatec M703 Ecopia replaces the Greatec M835A Ecopia, providing fleets with improved projected mileage, fuel savings, enhanced traction and outstanding retreadability.
Read MoreThe research team of China’s Xi’an Jiaotong University used the reversible thermochrome deformation ability of liquid crystal elastomers, combined with the excellent mechanical properties of continuous fiber materials, to propose a direct-writing 4D printing method based on continuous fiber-reinforced liquid crystal elastomers. The continuous fibers embedded in the liquid crystal elastomer composite material played a role in significantly enhancing the mechanical properties and realizing the effect of bending deformation.
Read MoreThe Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it is supplying its ADVAN V61 tires as original equipment (OE) to Mazda Motor Corporation for use on the automaker’s new crossover SUVs, the MAZDA CX-90, sales of which will be launched in Australia and other markets. The tire size being supplied is 265/55R19 109V. The MAZDA CX-90 SUVs launched in the U.S. market are being equipped with the GEOLANDAR X-CV tires for high-performance crossover SUVs
Read MoreThis year’s Annual Conference & Workshop will cover a variety of important topics, including sustainability, roofing applications, the state of the industry, and more. This event is a great opportunity for those new to the industry or industry veterans to network with other industry professionals, and learn more from industry experts during technical sessions. You also don’t want to miss out on the one-day intensive workshop that will include comprehensive lessons on a variety of industry topics.
Read MoreSmithers announces that Mohit Nitin Shenvi and Eric Pierce, Principal Engineer, have published a paper titled “Correlating tire traction performance on snow with measured parameters of ASTM F1805 using regression analysis.” The paper has been published in Cold Regions Science and Technology, an international journal dealing with the science and technical problems of cold environments. Dr. Corina Sandu and Dr. Costin Untaroiu were also co-authors on the paper.
Read MoreKarter (a subsidiary of Weigh Pack) has released three new autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solutions targeted at a wide range of applications – from intralogistics and manufacturing to agriculture and transportation of heavy products and components.
Read MoreBalena, the material science company aimed at making advanced biodegradable polymer materials for a more sustainable fashion industry announced a new partnership with designer Kitty Shukman to create a unique 3D-printed concept slide with a natural kick: ROOTS.
Read MoreMark Ferner, senior manager, technical operations for Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), will serve as chair of the Tire Industry Association’s Electric Vehicle Advisory Council (EVAC).
Read MoreBridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) announced its Wilson, North Carolina passenger/light truck tire manufacturing facility has earned the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS recognition for its transparency and traceability of sustainable raw materials including bio, bio-circular and circular-based material to replace synthetic rubber in its transition to a circular economy.
Read More
