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Lanxess sustainable antioxidant Vulkanox HS Scopeblue produces longer-lasting tires

LANXESS’ new rubber additive Vulkanox HS Scopeblue supports tire manufacturers in producing more sustainable, longer-lasting tires and in achieving their sustainability goals. The antidegradant from the specialty chemicals company is the sustainable variant of the proven antioxidant Vulkanox HS (TMQ), which tire manufacturers use to effectively protect their products from adverse effects of oxygen and heat. The additive is also characterized by low volatility and low migration tendency.

NewtonWorks Corporation unveils new tool for rubber seals analysis in Europe

NewtonWorks Corporation announced the European launch of NewtonSuite eSeal, an easy-to-use tool designed to revolutionize rubber seal and weather strip analysis. Powered by ADINA, one of the world’s leading nonlinear analysis tools, eSeal supports engineering teams to perform highly accurate rubber seal and weather strip analysis involving contact, large deformations, and rubber—all within minutes.

Fictiv announces GlobalFlex solution for injection molding in North America

Fictiv announced GlobalFlex, an innovative injection molding solution engineered to mitigate global supply chain disruptions and optimize lowest landed costs. GlobalFlex integrates tooling inserts produced in China with Fictiv’s mold frames, assembled across next-generation manufacturing facilities in China, the U.S., and Mexico. The new offering leverages the speed and cost efficiencies of overseas production while enabling manufacturers to rapidly pivot to domestic production in response to shifts in demand or tariffs, for example.

Volkswagen’s all-electric ID.7 runs on Continental tires

Volkswagen’s all-electric ID.7 runs on the right Continental tires from the factory: the EcoContact 7 S has received exclusive worldwide original equipment approval in the 21-inch tire size. The EcoContact 7 S boasts maximum energy efficiency, low rolling noise, high mileage and powerful steering precision, making it an ideal tire solution for electric vehicles such as the ID.7.

Vanderbilt Chemicals and Prisma Colour partner for distribution of color masterbatches in North America

Prisma Colour, LLC partners with Vanderbilt Chemicals, LLC as their NAFTA distributor of color masterbatches to the rubber and plastics industries. Vanderbilt Chemical’s knowledge and production optimization ensures the product meets your application needs at the lowest possible cost. Offering both standard and specialized color products with a high level of investment in both facilities and resources.

The Rubber Division extends scholarship deadline to April 1st

Akron, OH – The Rubber Division, ACS offers a Rubber Technology Training Award for an individual already in the rubber

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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.

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