It was six years ago that we first heard about Bridgestone’s prototype AirFree Concept automobile tires, which utilized flexing thermoplastic resin “spokes” instead of compressed air. As it turns out, a just-announced bicycle version of those tires may end up beating the original to the market.
Developed via a partnership between Bridgestone Corporation and Bridgestone Cycle, the new tires are made mainly from the same recyclable resin as their larger, heavier-duty counterparts – their rubber outer tread can also be recycled.
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PSE Europe 2019
Flexibility and sustainability have become key factors in manufacturing, and Polyurethane has the potential to deliver both. Looking at the production of lightweight parts, insulation structures or demanding surface materials, PU is often the most sustainable and economic choice.
Exhibitors at PSE Europe represent an excellent cross-section of the PU processing industry, including processing equipment manufacturers, raw material producers, PU system suppliers, PU-related service providers and leading research institutes.
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