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Ushio Lighting Launches New Mold Monitoring Device for More Efficient Inspection Processes

on September 14, 2016 in Innovation, Products

Ushio Lighting Inc., a manufacturer and marketer of lighting and video projection equipment, has launched the Plus-E PE-600, a mold monitoring device that incorporates digital color image processing technology. The device monitors for fall-induced defects in molded articles, mold defects and pin breaks in the plastic injection molding and die casting processes. When the device detects such defects, it suspends...

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Rubber Conveyor Belt Sales Down 45% in Big Steel Industry Over January–June

on September 13, 2016 in Market Background, Products

As announced by the Japan Belting Manufacturers Association, sales for rubber and resin conveyor belts over January–June saw a decrease in demand for rubber conveyor belts used in their primary space of big steel. Sales to blast furnace manufacturers were down 1 percent year-on-year. Meanwhile, sales to companies involved in big steel were down 45 percent, which was the highest...

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Nitta Remains on Track to Achieve Its Mid–Long-term Business Plan, says CEO

on September 9, 2016 in Interviews, Products

Sitting down for an interview recently, Nitta Corp. (TYO:5186) President Motonobu Nitta told Japan Rubber Weekly that the company’s sales and profit figures have mostly developed as planned. Nitta furthermore said that forecasts for the full business year remain unchanged for the major belt, hose and tube manufacturer. On general conditions for the first quarter of fiscal 2016, Nitta said...

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Nihon System Kaihatsu Releases New Version of Mixture Design Support System (MDSS)

on September 9, 2016 in Products

Nihon System Kaihatsu Co. Ltd. has released Version 4.2 of Mixture Design Support System (MDSS). The software enables the user to centrally manage and share data on raw materials, processes, operations and assessments. This latest version includes a new feature for managing chemical substances (i.e. ingredients), along with a raw materials reminder feature. The program’s database generation capabilities and centralized...

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JSR Develops Materials for 3D-Printed, Lightweight Artificial Legs

on September 8, 2016 in Innovation, Products

Synthetic rubber and chemicals manufacturer JSR Corp. (TYO:4185) has developed a 3D-printed prosthetic leg in a joint project with All Nippon Airways Co. Ltd. (ANA) and prosthesis manufacturer SHC Design Inc. The company intends to support efforts to commercialize the tool. Current prosthetic legs are typically made from metal and cost a pricey 300,000 to 400,000 yen ($2,953 to $3,937)....

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New Rubber Bearings for Bridges Feature 5,000 Times Higher Ozone Resistance Than Conventional Bearings

on September 7, 2016 in Products

Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (TYO:5110) has developed a bridge-purposed ultra durability rubber bearing in collaboration with Central-Nexco Technical Marketing Co. Ltd. and Denka Co. Ltd. (TYO:4061). The new rubber bearing achieves a high degree of ozone resistance, employing a chloroprene rubber (CR) composition to make it 5,000 times more resistant than conventional natural rubber compounds. While Sumitomo Rubber is already...

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