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AISEMO is presenting a non-invasive and manufacturer-independent complete solution for improved performance in injection molding that is based on artificial intelligence at K2022. “AISEMO Analytics” does not require any intervention in machine controllers or IT networks and is ready for use on any injection molding machine in less than half an hour. This allows production data to be called up in real time on all browser-based devices.
Data is collected independently with the aid of a Bluetooth sensor. Self-learning algorithms process this data and detect production irregularities, delays and downtimes in real time. As a result, rejects and downtimes can be quickly minimized.

The construction permit application pertains to the previously announced recycling plant that the company plans to establish on an industrial site in the Lillesjö district of Uddevalla Municipality. The application follows the environmental permit for the planned facility, which was granted to Enviro in June of this year, and which was also previously announced by the company. The facility will have the capacity to process up to 60,000 tons of end-of-life tires per year, which would suffice for the recycling of half of Sweden’s total annual volume of end-of-life tires.

Guill Tool & Engineering introduces a new single-point concentricity extrusion crosshead that uses micro-fine adjustment screws for precise concentricity adjustment. The precision of concentricity reaches 0.008” or finer per revolution. This single point concentricity adjustment is a unique Guill innovation for the extrusion of thin-walled jacketing and precision ID/OD tubing. One adjustment bolt controls 360° of adjustment.

Birla Carbon released its 10th annual sustainability report titled – On the Road to Net Zero. The 2022 report focuses on its net zero aspiration by 2050, the significant progress with Continua™ Sustainable Carbonaceous Materials (SCM), and the role of Birla Carbon in contributing to a decade of sustainability engagement and accomplishment.

The achievement is the result of a two year-long joint development, in which both companies invested in creating a TPU made from an unconventional carbon feedstock originating from plastic waste. Having passed rigorous laboratory and athlete wear testing, Novoloop and On will begin scale-up planning to incorporate the chemically upcycled TPU into future products for mass production.

The types of machinery operating in material-recycling centers differ a lot from each other, since they are intended for different activities facing one of the most difficult and demanding environments for tires. Not only has BKT hence developed purpose-made products, but it has also continued to expand the range of available tires in order to provide as many sizes and variants as possible – thus responding to every highly specific need.

Smithers announces that Josh Guilliams, Vice President of Consultancy, is giving a presentation on polymer material sustainability on the Technology Presentation Stage at the Automotive Testing Expo 2022. The Automotive Testing Expo will take place in Novi, Michigan, from October 25 to October 27, 2022.

LANXESS Corporation announced that its Urethane Systems (URE) business unit has partnered with Azelis Americas to distribute its polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) in the United States, effective November 1, 2022. The agreement adds the Witcobond® line of PUDs to Azelis’ existing portfolio of LANXESS Urethane Systems product lines serving the Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomer (CASE) markets.

Continental has launched a new lineup of General tires for regional on/off-road all position use called General Grabber OA 2 and OA 2 Wide Base (WB). These 2nd generation tires have a new tread compound to improve mileage, chip and chunk resistance and protect the casing to allow for multiple retreads. The tires provide great traction, minimal stone retention, and durability. Helmut Keller, Continental’s Head of Product Management says, “Drivers should expect a reduction of road noise and improved comfort with the new tread design and tread compound. Fleets should experience better fuel economy with better rolling resistance.” The industries that benefit from these heavy-duty tires are construction, material transport, cement, utility, emergency vehicles, heavy haul and special loads and mining/quarry. Continental will be phasing out the General Grabber OA and OA WB tire.

Monolith announced the appointment of Charles Firth, P.E., to the executive leadership team as the Vice President of Safety. With the addition of Firth, Monolith will continue to prioritize safety across the company, its operations and established and upcoming facilities.