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KraussMaffei self-centering tube dies offer precise wall thickness

Exact wall thicknesses are of particular importance in the production of rubber tubes. If the wall thickness is too thin, quality is compromised – but if the wall is too thick, more material is needed in the production process. KraussMaffei’s self-centering tube dies equipped with a wall thickness gauge provide an excellent solution to tackle this problem. They precisely correct any deviations in the ongoing extrusion process. In addition, maximum repeatability is ensured when it comes to frequent batch changes

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Arieca receives $6.5 million in funding from Nissan Chemical

Arieca Inc., announced a $6.5 million Series A funding round co-lead by Nissan Chemical Corporation and 412 Venture Fund, with participation from ROHM Co. Ltd., Monozukuri Venture Funds, Mountain State Capital, Innovation Works and Carnegie Mellon University. Arieca’s patented Liquid Metal Embedded Elastomer (LMEE) technology allows for unprecedented performance in applications across the semiconductor, aerospace, automotive, and healthcare industries.

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Industrial rubber market forecast at $46 billion by 2030

The industrial rubber sector is seeing growth as a result of the business’s expanding application area, increased demand in the Asia Pacific region, and technological advancements in the industry. Industrial rubbers are some of the most versatile materials available, and they can be found in nearly every aspect of the modern industry today. Increasingly, industrial rubber is being used in a variety of applications including automotive, building & construction, industrial manufacturing, polymer modification, wire and cable, bitumen modification, electrical & electronics, sealant& adhesive, coating, medical & healthcare, and a variety of other industries.

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Continental reports positive first quarter

Continental performed well in the first quarter of 2022 despite an increasingly turbulent market environment, reporting strong tire business. Many external factors, such as the war against Ukraine, the coronavirus pandemic, electronic component shortages and cost increases in procurement and logistics, presented major challenges. Consolidated sales in the past quarter were €9.3 billion (Q1 2021: €8.6 billion, +8.2 percent), and adjusted EBIT was €439 million (Q1 2021: €728 million, -39.8 percent), corresponding to an adjusted EBIT margin of 4.7 percent (Q1 2021: 8.5 percent).

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Registration is now open for the 64th Polyurethanes Technical Conference

Join leading polyurethane industry professionals and experts from all across the country this October 3-5, at the Gaylord National Harbor in National Harbor, Md., for the 64th Polyurethanes Technical Conference, the longest-running polyurethanes conference in North America. The Conference, hosted by the American Chemistry Council’s Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI), will feature creative applications and the latest innovations in polyurethane chemistry. Registration for the Conference is now open.

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USTMA urges scrap tire use in infrastructure projects

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA), joined by 15 stakeholder organizations sent a joint letter highlighting available technologies to support national infrastructure improvements: rubber modified asphalt and tire derived aggregate. The letter outlined the benefits of these materials and identified the specific provisions within the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law where these materials would qualify for consideration.

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Alpha Technologies launches new, content rich website

Predictors,” by applications engineer Richard Hanzlik, gives readers a look at how new methods can make testing faster and easier in production and in the lab. Over the next few months, we will be populating the Knowledge Hub of the new site with much more content, including case studies, webinars and expert articles.”
The new website will also include a fully integrated global directory of contact information, to help customers locate the Alpha Technologies support personnel nearest them. An interactive timeline traces the evolution of the company from its founding in 1964 as Monsanto Instruments and Equipment, to its latest technology advancements.

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