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Rubber Technology Research Centre (RTEC) at Mahidol University, Thailand and TechnoBiz are jointly organizing “RUBBER COMPOUND 2024” conference during 22-23 April 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand at Century Park Hote

Continental has announced the expansion of its agricultural tire portfolio, with new sizes for its TractorMaster and CompactMaster AG/EM product lines now available. The tire supplier is thus responding to the trend towards larger and more powerful agricultural machinery and the demand for bigger and more technologically advanced tires.

Toyo Tires® introduces the all-new Open Country® A/T III EV, a cutting-edge EV-specific all-terrain replacement tire, developed for the fast-growing EV truck and SUV segment. Designed and manufactured in the U.S.A., this on-/off-road all-terrain tire is engineered from the ground up to align with the unique requirements of electric powered vehicles, including instant torque, rapid acceleration, the additional weight, and range efficiency.

General Silicones (GS) announces a collaboration with Latvian activewear startup Phystep. By leveraging GS’s state-of-the-art Compo-SiL® silicone rubber technology, Phystep is redefining the meaning of sportswear.

Harnessing customized silicone elastic film, Phystep ingeniously integrates kinesiology into their design protected activewear. The groundbreaking Compo-SiL® adhesion technology propels this audacious endeavor, affording athletes an unparalleled edge—a 20% increase in caloric burn with every stride or stretch with their leggings.

Purdue University’s recently launched eXcellence in Manufacturing and Operations Purdue Engineering Initiative, or XMO PEI, will in November host its first national summit, bringing together a dynamic coalition of partners in academia, government and industry to discuss building resilient U.S. infrastructure for and with advanced manufacturing and operations (M&O). The aim is to build a resilient U.S. infrastructure physically, digitally and sustainably for M&O at scale.

In conjunction with Thomas Edison’s birthday and National Inventors Day on Feb. 11, the National Inventors Hall of Fame®, in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), celebrates the induction of 16 innovation leaders for their world-changing inventions on Oct. 25-26 during the Greatest Celebration of American Innovation®. The Induction Ceremony also will celebrate the 50th anniversary of NIHF’s founding in 1973, when Thomas Edison was the sole Inductee.

The upcoming 11th edition of India Rubber Expo to be held in Mumbai at Bombay Exhibition Centre (Nesco), from 20th March to 22nd March 2024. India Rubber Expo is conceived and organized by the All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA), a non- profit body dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the interests of the rubber industry through a host of industry initiatives. Established in 1945, AIRIA is one of the oldest premier industry associations in India and has over 1300+ countrywide members and some key industry associations as its association members.

With effect from 01.01.2024, Martin Schürmann will manage the business of the STEINL Group together with Peter Steinl and Reinhard Danzer. He will be responsible for the injection molding, automation and dosing technology activities within the group and is going to expand the business strategically.

The SportContact 7 is a high-performance summer tire designed for powerful, sporty vehicles. With its very good handling characteristics and short braking distances, the tire impressed in numerous independent tire tests. The Continental developers focused on achieving the highest perfection in all performance criteria with a view to combining the most enjoyable driving experience possible with the very highest levels of safety and sustainability. Compared to the predecessor model, the SportContact 7 offers reduced wet braking distances by eight percent. In dry braking, the tire shortens the braking distance by six percent, whereas the tire’s mileage was extended by 17 percent.