In this Issue - October 2011

The October 2011 issue is now available online! Packed full of news, interviews and features, including:

CURING PRESSES- What is the best way forward for curing presses? Radical new technology or slow development of tried-and-tested methods? The tire industry is firmly in the evolutionary camp.

ENDURANCE RACING- Endurance racing is accelerating green tire development.

PIRELLI INTERVIEW- Introducing new tires and production techniques, cooperating with a dedicated Formula 1 tire division, and preparing for upcoming EU legislation ensures Roberto Sangalli’s diary is rarely empty. Fortunately, Pirelli’s head of pre-development and modeling found time in his busy schedule to speak about these subjects and more.

In this issue - July 2011

The July 2011 issue is now available online! Packed full of news, interviews and features, including:

Man or Machine?: Is the smart tire plant concept of tire production running almost without human intervention a realizable dream, or a very costly venture that is decades ahead of its time?

Burden of Proof: As regulations increase and disputes inevitably arise, where can reliable, accurate, and independent tire testing data be obtained?

Green Light: The tires of tomorrow will be transformed into a greener shade of black due to the latest advances underway at the world's tire manufacturers

In this issue - April 2011

The April 2011 issue is now available online! Packed full of news, interviews and features, including:

Tire/Road Interaction: There has never been a greater need for cooperation and collaboration between road and tire engineers, but there are challenges in forming such a coalition

Release Agents: Release agents and mold-cleaning products play a vital role in the tire production process and are key to reducing defect levels, overcoming specific molding concerns, and achieving higher productivity and efficiency

The State of the Art: 2011's biggest advances in tire development and production technology have just been revealed, courtesy of Tire Technology Expo

In this issue - November/December 2010

The November/December 2010 issue is now available online! Packed full of news, interviews and features, including:

Expo Preview - Tire Technology Expo 2011 is fast approaching. Here are just a few of the exciting technologies visitors can see in Köln Messe on February 15, 16, 17, 2011

Fillers - Carbon black's environmental challenges are its non-renewable feedstock and high emission intensity for greenhouse gases. Although these are serious drawbacks, there are technologies that can address its issues, and those of other fillers such as silica, too

Inspection Technology - The latest x-ray, automatic defect recognition, and 3D technology can remove the risk of tires with cosmetic flaws or defects being delivered to customers

In this Issue - October 2010

The October 2010 issue is now available online! Packed full of news, interviews and features, including:

SECOND LIFE - There are great environmental and economic benefits for the community if waste tire fibers can be utilized. Researchers at IPPI have developed a process that can do just that

AUTOMATIC PILOT- Satish Sharma, Apollo’s head of Indian operations, reveals how he is making the company’s Chennai plant a world leader in automation

TRACK AND FIELD - Agricultural tire testing is advancing to allow tractor tires to carry heavier loads, while also offering faster on-highway speed capabilities, together with greater longevity, grip, ride comfort, and handling characteristics

In this Issue - July/August 2010

The July/August 2010 issue is now available online! Packed full of news, interviews and features, including:

Tire molds - There has never been a more exciting time in the tire mold industry, due to legislative and consumer pressures. Find out the latest technologies to keep you in shape

Air Support - Car and tire makers are recognizing the benefits of runflat technology, but more work is required if they are to get greater market acceptance

Continental drift - Join us on track as Tire Technology International plays a role in the development of Continental’s next-generation UHP tire, the ContiSportContact 5P

Green flag - Can race and rally tires ever be environmentally friendly?

In this Issue - April 2010

The April 2010 issue is now available online! Packed full of news, interviews and features, including:

Rapid developments  - Find out what the experts are doing to accelerate tire development times

Motorsport focus  - We spend a weekend with Michelin at its annual sportscar tire test

Biotechnology  - A scientific revolution in rubber compounding is coming

Testing technology  - The latest advances in tire testing technology are bringing higher quality products to market faster than ever before

University focus - A group of UK-based researchers are investigating the relationship between tire friction and temperature

Tire legends - The Schrader family is still advancing the technology it created a century ago: the tire valve

In this issue - December 2009

The December 2009 issue is now available online! Packed full of news, interviews and features, including:

COVER STORY: Chemicals - The latest advances in chemicals and oils are bringing benefits to driver safety, and the health of the planet

Interview: Rob Dolton - Kumho’s design expert gives an insight into the company’s latest laser etching process

Tire Technology Expo 2010 - Your guide to the people and technologies you can expect to see at the world’s favorite tire show

Simulation: Engineers keen to discover the effects of tires on vehicle dynamics could do worse than try the latest crop of simulation packages

Indirect TPMS - Urban Forsell from NIRA Dynamics explains how legislators are moving forward with regard to TPMS systems
 

In this Issue - October 2009

The October 2009 issue is now available online! Packed full of news, interviews and features, including:

Cover Story: Lunar impact: How the moon will help generate possible next-generation tires

Innovation Initiative: Jean-Claude Kihn, Goodyear’s CTO, has undertaken a historic innovation strategy

Tire labeling: How will the forthcoming legislation benefit customers?

Tomorrow's World: Michelin’s view of future standards and regulations, and how to meet them

Site visit: Roger Williams talks to Dr Stuart Cook, director of research at TARRC, about the center’s future research

Tire Technology Expo Conference: A sneak preview of the impressive line-up of speakers for the Tire Technology Expo Conference 2010 and the Behavior of Rubber Materials short course

In this Issue - July 2009

The July 2009 issue is now available online! Packed full of news, interviews and features, including:

Cover Story: Design Chalenge: In the first in a new series, we throw down the gauntlet for tire manufacturers to create an ideal design. In this issue, Kumho’s Rob Dolton dreams up the tire design for tomorrow

Intelligent tires: New technology for tires is heralding a safer, more fuel-efficient future, finds Louise Smyth

Interview: Mike Wischhusen, director of industry standards and government regulations at Michelin North America explains the law

Truck tires: Roger Williams investigates how regulations and recession will affect the future of truck tire technology

Site visit: Join Jim McCraw as he heads to South Carolina to visit the Michelin Americas Research Company campus



SUPPLIER FOCUS

Marangoni: The Italian company has created new tire test technology for its Rovereto R&D center

Hägglunds Drives: Kraiburg has invested in an innovative new mixing line, made possible by drive systems from Hägglunds Drives
 

In this Issue - March 2009

The March 2009 issue is now available online! Packed full of news, interviews and features, including:

COVER STORY: Greener factories - Max Glaskin investigates the environmental and financial benefits of cleaning up your act

REGULARS

News round-up: the 2009 Tire Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellence, Pirelli’s China Tire Campus, third-generation runflats, a Tire Technology Expo news special, and more…


COLUMNS


Williams: Tread legislation

Walter: Zinc about it

University focus: Illinois, USA - Research at the Illinois Center for Transportation has found that for trucks, one tire really is better than two

Tire legends: Bill Milliken - Also a dynamics legend, Milliken has had a smashing time playing with automobiles and aircraft

Production update: Global news, including Bridgestone’s synthetic rubber plant, Rhodia’s new R&D center, and Wacker and Dow’s joint venture

Bulletin board: Products and services for the tire industry

Tire tail: David Smith, managing director of Continental Tyre Group UK, shares his views and passions



FEATURES


Tire Technology Awards: Read about the reactions of the proudest people in the tire industry, the award winners

Legislation: Roger Williams embraces the possibilities that future legislation might bring to the tire industry

Interview: Apollo Tyres’ new chief of research and technology, Peter Becker, is looking forward to a strong future

Conference insight: The Tire Technology Expo Conference was full of insight and technology: we selected four of the many highlights

Advertising: Want to see how tire technology has been perceived through the decades? Look at the advertising

Pirelli Cyber Tyre: Michael Scarlett investigates Pirelli’s Cyber Tyre, which boasts ‘memory’ to aid vehicle safety



SUPPLIER INTERVIEW: Dow Corning - Big things are happening in the world of silane and silicone according to Dow Corning’s Thierry Materne