Today's News
Spring Technical Meeting highlights student speakers
Akron, OH – The Rubber Division ACS, is highlighting the work of several graduate level students from around the world
Bridgestone launches flagship grand touring tire Turanza Prestige
Specifically engineered for premium sedans and crossovers, the new touring tire delivers a ride with comfortable, responsive handling while leading the segment in wear life. The Turanza Prestige demonstrated a 44% better wear mileage compared to its predecessor and 13% better wear mileage versus the Pirelli P7AS Plus 3 tire.
Teknor Apex receives ISCC PLUS Certification for products under the Sarlink TPV and Monprene TPE brands
Teknor Apex has successfully passed the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) audit by the certifying body DEKRA Audit (Netherlands) at its sites in Belgium and Germany. In December 2024 and January 2025, the company received ISCC PLUS certification for products under the Sarlink® TPV and Monprene® TPE brands.
Sun Chemical to launch two new pigments at European Coatings Show
Visitors of Sun Chemical’s booth will get a first look at Paliocrom Premium Orange L 2900, the newest effect pigment from the highly successful Paliocrom brand family, which are recognized for their maximum chroma and brilliant metallic effects for golden-to-red premium colors.
Sun Chemical will present Lumina HD Exterior Sienna S3903V, the next grade in the Lumina high definition mica effects line. Based on fine synthetic mica with the highest performance properties, the Lumina HD line enables exceptional chroma, enhanced distinctness of image and subtle sparkle
Cimcorp celebrates 15 years of Dream Factory innovation
Cimcorp announce the 15-year anniversary of its “Dream Factory” solution, an industry game-changer that has transformed tire manufacturing worldwide. Committed to innovation, Cimcorp has continuously enhanced its Dream Factory solution to meet changing industry needs, and the company now stands as a leading automation integrator helping tire makers set new standards for efficiency, productivity, safety, and quality. This milestone coincides with Cimcorp’s 50th anniversary, marking half a century of automation excellence across industries.
Polyurethane with shape memory: From foil to foam
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP have developed a foil that changes into polyurethane foam (PU foam) when heated – entirely without health risks. The foil allows for isocyanate-free foaming, thus improving workplace safety. Additionally, it offers logistics advantages for storage and transportation. The material can be customized for various applications ranging from the automotive and construction industries to packaging.
Featured Articles
APDS: Novel additives for improving NR compounds with surface modified carbon black
Aminophenyl disulfides (APDS) are easier to handle and benefit even higher performance elastomers in combination with surface modified carbon blacks.
Mixing
Utilization of AI driven solutions for rubber compound formulation: A practical approach
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into various industrial sectors has spurred remarkable progress in the field of manufacturing process development. This concept has been extended to polymer compound formulations, where AI techniques have been used to optimize rubber formulations as well. Furthermore, it is conceivable that mixtures of other polymers, such as TPEs, thermoplastic materials or polyurethane compounds, could be similarly treated. Advantages of employing AI driven tools include reduced development time, enhanced efficiency and increased accuracy.
Chemicals and Materials
Lanxess expands Scopeblue micronized yellow pigments with a reduced carbon footprint
LANXESS will offer a highly sustainable variant of its Bayferrox iron oxide yellow pigment in the future. The pigments marketed under the company’s own Scopeblue label have a significantly reduced carbon footprint thanks to the use of more eco-efficient raw materials. This reflects the growing awareness of the raw material product carbon footprint (PCF) in the paint and coatings industry and the resulting demand for sustainably manufactured pigments.
Extrusion
Enhancing extruded automotive door seals
Friction induced noise in automotive door seals is mitigated with highly durable water-based coatings having a low coefficient of friction.
Silicone & Medical
U.S Medical Glove launches advanced glove-making machine in Illinois
U.S. Medical Glove Company is making history with the launch of the most advanced glove-making machine in the world. This state-of-the-art technology is revolutionizing self-reliance and reindustrializing American manufacturing, setting a new benchmark for efficiency, precision, and scalability.
Housed at their Harvard, IL facility, this groundbreaking machine represents a major leap forward in domestic production.
Oil, Gas & Energy
Advanced perfluoroelastomers: The preferred sealing solution for oil and gas
The technology for sealing has considerably advanced since it was first developed in the late 1800s. It is crucial to
Testing & Instruments
January 2025
The January 2025 issue of Rubber World is now available online. In this issue we cover the following topics for Testing
Molding
Maximizing mold utilization: The case for semi-permanent release agents
By varying the microstructure of a mold coating, it is possible to influence the surface appearance of a rubber part.
Thermoplastic Elastomers & Urethanes
Polyurethane with shape memory: From foil to foam
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP have developed a foil that changes into polyurethane foam (PU foam) when heated – entirely without health risks. The foil allows for isocyanate-free foaming, thus improving workplace safety. Additionally, it offers logistics advantages for storage and transportation. The material can be customized for various applications ranging from the automotive and construction industries to packaging.
Latex and Natural Rubber
U.S Medical Glove launches advanced glove-making machine in Illinois
U.S. Medical Glove Company is making history with the launch of the most advanced glove-making machine in the world. This state-of-the-art technology is revolutionizing self-reliance and reindustrializing American manufacturing, setting a new benchmark for efficiency, precision, and scalability.
Housed at their Harvard, IL facility, this groundbreaking machine represents a major leap forward in domestic production.
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