Wire cord measurement sensor for tire calenders
Wire cord measurement sensors provide a highly reliable, high-resolution method for evaluating the geometry of steel reinforced rubber sheets in real time.
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Testing & Instruments
Disk sharpness and condition: A critical factor in abrasion measurement
The abrasion methodology concept of the LAT100 laboratory abrasion tester with a couple examples using model compounds is reviewed.
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Rubber testing equipment market forecast at $21 billion by 2035
The global Rubber Testing Equipment Market is poised for steady expansion, with its market value expected to grow from USD 15,686.3 million in 2025 to USD 21,081.0 million by 2035, marking a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.0% over the forecast period. As manufacturers across industries seek advanced solutions to ensure product durability, performance, and compliance, the demand for high-precision rubber testing equipment continues to rise.
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Researchers develop soft sensor system to study rubber components
A research team from the University of Akron, supported by funding from Hyundai NGV, has developed a soft sensor system designed to study the behavior of rubber components in automotive pneumatic systems. This academic effort, published in Smart Materials and Structures on February 27, 2025, represents a step towards advancing knowledge, as no prior research has specifically explored the use of soft sensors to examine rubber performance in this context.
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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.
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January 2025
The January 2025 issue of Rubber World is now available online. In this issue we cover the following topics for Testing
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Reverse engineering mechanical properties of elastomers
Re-engineering vibration isolation components using the free oscillation Dynamic Yerzley Oscillograph offers improvements in the performance of vibration sensitive systems.
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DeMattia fatigue test with automatic storage and AI analysis
An innovative system combines the DeMattia test method with advanced data acquisition, AI driven analysis and an environmental chamber to simulate various thermal conditions.
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Time-temperature superposition test parameters are used to determine the accuracy of fit
Optimized test parameters are used to determine the accuracy of fit for various filled and unfilled compounds
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Instrumentation and testing laboratories directories
Directories provide products, services and contact information for independent testing laboratories serving the rubber industry, and suppliers of rubber instrumentation and test equipment. Cross-referenced
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