The late-November floods that struck Southeast and South Asia have resulted in a major disaster, with the death toll exceeding 1,300. Amid the widespread damage, Japan Rubber Weekly surveyed Japanese rubber-related companies operating in the region. While some firms were temporarily forced to adjust production, most have since returned to normal operations, and overall damage appears to have been limited....
Sumitomo Rubber has successfully achieved exponential acceleration in solving nonlinear equations using quantum computers, as a result of joint research with Quemix. This breakthrough was made possible by a newly developed method that enables fast and low-cost readout of quantum computation results, an advancement that significantly enhances the practicality of quantum computing. By further advancing their joint research, the companies...
Refinverse Group, which specializes in recycling and reusing industrial waste materials, has jointly with Kleen-Tex Japan developed a new recycled material called Renamy, which is made from nitrile rubber used in mats. According to the companies, this is the industry’s first recycled nitrile rubber material. Renamy will be repurposed by Kleen-Tex Japan as a raw material for its high-performance mat...
Sumitomo Rubber is accelerating efforts to build a globally competitive R&D foundation, a key objective outlined in the strategic partnership announced with NEC in July this year. By combining NEC’s cutting-edge technologies, including AI, and the advanced expertise of its researchers with Sumitomo Rubber’s own R&D capabilities, the companies aim to strengthen their research base and shorten the path to...
Bridgestone has signed a partnership agreement with Kurume City, where the company was founded, to conduct demonstration tests of its next-generation “AirFree” tire, which requires no air inflation. A signing ceremony was held the same day at Kurume City Hall, where both parties confirmed their commitment to accelerating the social implementation of new mobility technologies that support local communities. AirFree...
Industrial gloves are used to protect workers in environments that require countermeasures against chemical handling, static electricity, and cut-related accidents, as well as in factory production lines. Demand has been stable. Among them, cut-resistant gloves are playing a particularly strong leading role. These gloves incorporate special materials and cut-resistant fibers, protecting hands during tasks involving blades and other sharp tools....
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