July 2026
In the July issue of Rubber World Magazine, we emphasize Machinery and Equipment, along with new, used and rebuilt machinery directories.
Compression molding simulation: Capabilities, features and industrial case studies
by Harshal Bhogesra, MoldEx3D. The MoldEx3D compression molding module provides a fully coupled simulation environment that replicates the filling, packing, cooling and warpage stages of the compression molding cycle. Read.
Digitalization in rubber manufacturing
by Alex Morgan, Consegic Business Intelligence. Key digitalization vectors currently reshaping rubber production, including real time sensor networks and Industrial Internet of Things infrastructure, digital twin simulation, machine learning assisted process control, robotics and automation, and manufacturing execution system integration, are examined. Read.
Direct measurement of steady state shear viscosity
by Michele Scacchi and Denis Venturoli, Evercompounds S.p.A., and Mauro Belloni, Gibitre Instruments S.r.l. Use of the Gibitre Mooney viscometer with multispeed testing for direct measurement of steady state shear viscosity is described. Read.
New, used and rebuilt machinery directories
A classified list of rubber machinery and equipment with supplier companies is followed by directories of the companies that supply process machinery to the rubber industry, including both new and used/rebuilt equipment. Company listings include addresses and complete contact information. Read.