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Clariant dismissed from Shell’s damage claims in Amsterdam
The Amsterdam District Court on 29 July 2026 dismissed the damage claim brought by Shell in its entirety against Clariant and three other defendants. The Court’s ruling confirms Clariant’s position that Shell suffered no harm attributable to Clariant’s conduct. Clariant has consistently maintained that the relevant conduct produced no effect on the market. Clariant stated it will continue to defend itself vigorously in the remaining proceedings in the Netherlands and Germany.
Phenolic resin in tire and rubber market forecast with a CAGR 7 percent
The global phenolic resin in tire and rubber market size was estimated at USD 1.49 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 2.73 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7.0% from 2025 to 2033 according to a new report from Research and Markets. The growing automotive, construction, and manufacturing demand is driving the market.
Yokohama ADVAN dB V552 tires are factory-equipped on SAIC Motor’s new MG7
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. announced that it has begun supplying its ADVAN dB V552 tires as original equipment (OE) for SAIC Motor Corporation Limited’s new MG7 sports sedan that was launched in China in January 2026. The tire size is 245/40R19 98W.
Gehring Montgomery and Lorama Group announce strategic distribution partnership
Gehring Montgomery, Inc. (GMI) announced a new strategic partnership with Lorama Group, a global innovator in advanced color technology, custom colorant solutions, and sustainable bio-based additives for the CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers) industries.
Petlas heads to Latin Tyre & Auto Parts Expo 2026
Petlas Tire Corporation will participate in Latin Tyre & Auto Parts Expo 2026, taking place from 12–14 August in Panama City, Panama. Recognized as one of Latin America’s leading trade exhibitions for the tire and automotive aftermarket, the event brings together manufacturers, distributors, importers, dealers, and industry professionals from across the region.
RDAbbott de México joins the Baja California medical device cluster
RDAbbott de México is now an official member of the Baja California Medical Device Cluster, an industry ecosystem that includes medical device manufacturers, suppliers, universities, and government partners in Baja Mexico. Recently, the Cluster welcomed RDAbbott’s Mexican subsidiary with a formal Certificate of Membership, recognizing its commitment to innovation, collaboration, and the continued development of the region’s medical device ecosystem.
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Mixing
Understanding the difference between high and low shear
Industrial mixing is a crucial process in various industries, including production of rubber formulations, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, personal care products and many others. It is also integral to continuous process industries including waste water treatment, fuel and energy production, and mining of metals and minerals.
Chemicals and Materials
Advancing chemical migration analysis of wear particles
This article presents a structured laboratory approach to synthetic tire wear particle generation, chemical migration screening methodologies and analysis of
Extrusion
Extruding full rubber bales without a granulator
Walk into most rubber compounding operations today and somewhere upstream of the mixer one will find a granulator. It sits
Silicone & Medical
Protolabs expands advanced photopolymers portfolio with Medical White
Axtra3D® announced that Protolabs® has launched Medical White (MED-WHT 10) for production on the Lumia X1 Hi-Speed SLA platform powered by Hybrid PhotoSynthesis (HPS) technology. The material is immediately available through Protolabs’ digital manufacturing services, marking the fifth qualified material Protolabs now offers on the Lumia X1 platform.
Oil, Gas & Energy
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies develops new sealing system for CO2 compressors
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has developed a new sealing system for busbar sealing in vehicle air-conditioning compressors. This elastomer-based solution withstands test pressures of over 100 bar in leak tests and offers a cost-efficient alternative to conventional glass seals. Designed for CO₂ compressors (R744), it also works well with other refrigerants.
Testing & Instruments
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. The Mooney viscometer (MV) was invented
Molding
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,
Thermoplastic Elastomers & Urethanes
Greene Tweed now offers rapid prototyping for thermoplastic composites
Greene Tweed has developed a rapid prototyping process for its Xycomp® DLF™ material that helps aerospace customers accelerate metal replacement development projects through faster testing and validation. The process significantly reduces lead times and costs, expanding access to high-performance composites in new markets, including Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and Defense.
Latex and Natural Rubber
Running high speed NBR glove lines in North America: What it actually takes
The confluence of two structural forces is rewriting the economics of nitrile exam glove manufacturing in North America. The 100%
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