Tire Tech Expo Preview - Industry leaders to show the way forward
19 Feb 2025

ACE Laboratories to release new 6PPD findings... Conti presenters to major on sustainability... Technology trends in tire production... Cutting-edge calendering advance...
ERJ tracks new advances in the fields of technology, machinery, materials and R&D being presented at this year’s expo & conference:
Tire Technology Expo 2025, taking place at the Messe Hannover on 4-6 March, will feature leading-edge developments from leading players throughout the industry.
Major themes for this year’s staging will include sustainability, automated manufacture, intelligent tires and tire-wear mitigation and measurement.
Issues around net-zero, the circular economy and the need to minimise the carbon footprint of tire materials and manufacturing processes will also be widely addressed.
Read the full ERJ magazine preview of the Hanover show – as well as these latest updates from leading exhibitors at the expo:
Tire Tech Expo - Exhibition & Conference News
ACE Laboratories will share its latest findings on 6PPD and 6PPDq migration from tire wear particles at Tire Technology Expo 2025. Visit Booth C312 to pick up a free white paper. Read more
Continental AG will present a series of advances in the field of sustainability during Tire Technology Expo 2025, including an opening talk on reducing the environmental footprint of tires during their use-phase. Read more
Technology trends in 2025
For our first issue of the year, ERJ invited suppliers of tire & rubber processing equipment to identify technologies they are most focused on introducing to the market during 2025.
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ACE Laboratories, the US-based global rubber and polymer testing and development laboratory, has expanded its dynamic testing capabilities with the addition of the Ueshima FPS Wear Testing System.
Arduro offers a unique approach to waste rubber recycling and material recovery. Founded on the principle that chemistry makes rubber the versatile and resilient material that it is, we believe chemistry is the key to unlocking the value held up in rubber waste.
ARP Technologies will present an innovative approach to electromagnetic heating, said to transform electric curing technology.
Calemard Spoolex will showcase fully automated cells based around its slitter-rewinders and spooling lines, featuring systems and robotics designed to reduce downtime and accelerate production cycles.
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Ecombine’s continuous liquid phase mixing process mixes the tire-applicable rubber solution and filler slurry in the liquid phase. This technology dramatically improves the dispersion of fillers, enhances the filler-polymer interaction, and results in better overall product performance.
Endurica, a US-based specialist in simulation software and services for elastomer durability analysis will highlight the capabilities of its new sister company in Luxembourg in driving growth and innovation in Europe.
GL Inspect will present its CiTriS sensor, a 360° optical solution for measuring extruder barrels: a circular laser sensor for measuring the inner diameter of bores.
KraussMaffei will present its latest solutions to extrusion problems in tire-component manufacturing – enabling tire makers to “find the highest possible ‘first-time-right’ production rates.
Lawer will showcase its latest automatic weighing system, said to ensure high productivity, constant quality, and complete process traceability while eliminating human-error.
Skyhem, a pioneer in bio-based solutions for the rubber industry, is set to launch a 100% plant-based process oil designed specifically for tire manufacturing.
UP-Labels' latest generation of TU markings and micro-decals combine unparalleled customisation, durability, and sustainability to provide revolutionary solutions for tire identification.
UTH will highlight the capability of its advanced TRP (two-roll plasticiser) technology to ensures consistent material homogeneity and reduced viscosity.
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