Marcus Webb European Rubber Journal spotlights a new precision dosing system from Fulda, Germany-based Uth GmbH designed for continuous mixing processes in elastomer and rubber manufacturing. The system leverages Uth’s roll-ex gear pumps to feed, plasticise, and dose viscous materials such as…
NOK Corp has developed a new biomass-based material for polyurethane elastomer packings, featuring a plant-derived content of 48% and reducing CO2 emissions during raw material production by a similar level. The biomaterial retains the rubber elasticity and resin toughness of…
The Flying Caduceus, a pioneering jet car, was set to be auctioned off with an estimated price of $70,000 to $90,000. However, the lot was withdrawn before the sale. This one-of-a-kind jet-powered land speed racer was conceived by Dr. Nathan…
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has taken a major step toward commercial truck safety ratings by releasing its first public assessments of heavy-duty pickups and cargo vans, revealing that fewer than half of the evaluated models meet the…
The United States has lifted its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, allowing shipping to resume after a 60-day interim peace agreement was reached with Iran. The deal, which took effect on June 18, 2026, has eased oil market tensions,…
Mercedes-Benz has released fresh photos and video footage of the new CLA, including the fully electric CLA 250+ with EQ Technology. The model has just been awarded the top five-star rating by Green NCAP, scoring an overall 91 percent in…
GPS has long been the backbone of global aviation, offering pinpoint navigation across the planet with near-universal reliability. But as modern warfare intensifies, GPS jamming and spoofing have surged—especially in conflict zones like Eastern Europe and the Middle East—disrupting air…
A new surveillance system from Leonardo called SignalTrace is turning traditional automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) into multi-purpose tracking tools that link vehicles to the electronic devices inside them. Instead of just logging a car’s license plate, SignalTrace collects signals…
Michelin and Scale Up Booster have announced a partnership to accelerate the development and commercial roll-out of OYA Urban Tree, an innovative inflatable shading solution designed to combat extreme heat in urban areas and at large-scale events. The project builds…
Every summer, the global aviation calendar hits pause for a seven-day blitz in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. During the last full week of July, Wittman Regional Airport—normally a quiet, four-runway facility with a longest strip of just over 8,000 feet—transforms into the…