TIRE TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL 2022 62 Investigating wear particles Nick Molden, Emissions Analytics, UK A new methodology could enable more detailed research into the presence, mechanics and effects of tire wear particles and their environmental impact 78 Reactive processing aid Sankar Raman Vaikuntam, André Wehmeier and Jens Kiesewetter, Evonik, Smart Materials, Applied Technology Tire and Rubber; and Alexander Paasche, Evonik, Smart Materials, High-Performance Polymers, Germany Evaluation of a multifunctional reactive additive for the rubber and tire industry 66 Optimizing tire temperatures Alan Bennetts, Bay Systems, UK Recording accurate and repeatable on-road temperature profiles is key to managing airflow around tires, and can result in significant efficiency improvements 80 Specification requirements Cezary Dębek and Paulina Rumian, Makrochem, Poland Assessing combinations of rCB and vCB for use in the tire industry depends on specifications developed through extensive research and development programs 70 Bio-based oil in real tires K Alavi, P Salomonsson and T Ibert, Nynas AB, Sweden; C Silvestri, Nynas Italy; H Fruhmann, Nynas Austria A study into comparisons between real-world performance of a bio-based tire oil and predictions based on a series of laboratory tests 82 Sustainable raw materials Andrew Kastner, Cray Valley, USA A specialty rubber producer’s focus on improving sustainability has yielded new breakthroughs, including sustainable raw materials feedstocks for the tire industry 74 Processing advantages Dr Fred Ignatz-Hoover and Dr Yusheng Chen, Flexsys, USA Development of an innovative insoluble sulfur offers tire performance characteristics required by electric vehicles while mitigating associated manufacturing challenges 84 Tire industry sustainability Hauke Paul, Ammeraal Beltech, Netherlands Product development with environmental impact at the forefront of the process, as well as sustainable operating procedures, are central to company efforts SECTION 2: PRODUCTION, QUALITY AND RECYCLING 88 Tire identification techniques Amirhossein Shahdadi, Barez Industrial Group, Iran An exploration of techniques to track and identify tires during and after production, examining how vital this information is to ensuring transparency in the supply chain 96 Digital IoT platform Beriozza Maurizio, Comerio Ercole, Italy A new digital tool enables tire production machinery to become more data-driven, transforming operations in line with modern facility requirements 92 Improve QA with laser images Troy Anenson, CTI Division, the Poling Group, USA Applying deep-learning AI-based models to existing tire geometry images enhances tire classification and inspection, improving quality assurance 98 Increasing productivity Christian Montusclat, Spoolex, France Focused research and development, as well as collaboration with customers, has led to the development of a range of efficient, safety-conscious machinery solutions 94 Optimizing visual inspection Aki Nurminen, Black Donuts, Finland As advances in machine vision continue, human input remains key to tire inspection. Tailored inspection systems must use best practices and solutions 99 3D laser triangulation Inder Kohli, Teledyne, USA Technology advances and increased sophistication in the application and utilization of performance benefits are bringing new depth to machine vision Editor-in-chief: Matt Ross Web editor: Callum Brook-Jones Technical consultant: Joe Walter Production editor: Alex Bradley Sub editors: Sarah Lee, Alasdair Morton, Mary Russell Art director: Craig Marshall Publication manager: Olivia Campbell Divisional sales director, magazines: Rob Knight Head of data and production: Lauren Floyd Production assistants: Dylan Botting, Amy Moreland CEO: Tony Robinson Managing director, magazines: Anthony James General manager: Ross Easterbrook Tire Technology International, Abinger House, Church Street, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1DF, UK t: +44 1306 743744 e: tire@ukimediaevents.com w: www.ukimediaevents.com Published by UKi Media & Events, a division of UKIP Media & Events Ltd Tire Technology International is published quarterly together with an Annual Review. 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