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The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it succeeded this month in developing a proprietary tire design support system that uses eXplainable AI (XAI).This new system provides information that is useful in creating the desired tire features. The system supplements the knowledge and experience of development staff while also making it easier for less-experienced staff to design tires. It also contributes to speedier development and lower costs. Observing these features generates new insights and inspirations that will lead to the development of products with higher performance levels.

e Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will report second quarter 2024 financial results after market close on Wednesday, July 31, followed by an investor conference call at 8:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, August 1.

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, announced more than 54,000 trees will be planted in communities nationwide as a result of the company’s second annual “Download the App, Plant a Tree” campaign. The campaign encouraged customers of Firestone Complete Auto Care and Tires Plus to help the tire & automotive service locations reduce paper waste.

Pirelli celebrates the triumphant performance of the F-150 Lightning SuperTruck at the renowned Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Equipped with Pirelli’s high-performance P Zero tires, the electric super truck has been crowned the ‘King of the Mountain,’ showcasing the exceptional capabilities and engineering prowess of both the vehicle and Pirelli’s tire technology.

Ansell Limited has successfully completed the acquisition of Kimberly-Clark’s Personal Protective Equipment (KCPPE) business. This strategic acquisition strengthens Ansell’s position as a global leader in personal protection solutions, expands its product portfolio, and enhances its service capabilities to meet customer needs across industries and geographic markets.

H.B. Fuller Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2225 per share of common stock, payable on August 14, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 31, 2024. H.B. Fuller has paid quarterly cash dividends on its common stock for 56 consecutive years.

The new UltraPLAS coating developed by Fraunhofer researchers has proven to be a ground-breaking solution to the challenges of primary forming processes. This advanced release and easy-to-clean coating is applied as a gradient layer using a cold plasma process and is suitable for materials such as tool steel, stainless steel and aluminum. The unique physical properties of UltraPLAS enable perfect molding of even nano-scaled and reflective surfaces. By reducing the number of post-processing steps and renouncing external release agents, the application is classified as highly economical.

Researchers from Zhejiang University developed a 3D photo-printable resin chemistry that yields an elastomer with a tensile strength of 94.6 MPa and toughness of 310.4 MJ m-3, both of which far exceed those of any 3D-printed elastomer.

The researchers printed a rubber band using this new material and conducted endurance tests on it. The experiments showed that the rubber band could be stretched up to nine times its original length and withstand a tensile strength of 94 MPa without breaking.

Brabus exclusively equips two new supercars with the SportContact 7 from Continental. Not only the Brabus 930, but also the tuner’s most powerful supercar to date – the 1,000 hp Brabus ROCKET 1000 “1 of 25” – will be fitted from the factory with the high-performance tire, which optimally combines performance and safety. The tire is designed to meet the needs of sporty drivers.