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Rubber

The elastic natural material is used in a wide range of applications: in tyres, seals, hoses and many other products. Its unique properties make rubber an indispensable material. Discover in our articles which important role this raw material plays in the various industries.
Plastic parts and models containing rubber from the automotive sector on an exhibition table at K; copyright: Messe Düsseldorf

Rubber

11.06.2025

From Rubber Tree to Rubber Tyre: A Brief History of Rubber

How a sticky plant sap from the rainforest became the basis of modern mobility – and why its future lies in recycling

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Rubber

17.10.2023

wdk joins Fair Rubber e.V.

The German Rubber Manufacturers Association sets an example for fair trade in global natural rubber supply chains

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Rubber

12.09.2023

Intelligent rubber materials
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Rubber

03.01.2023

From old to new: Evonik produces PEBA from used tires

Interview with Klaus Hülsmann, Plastics Expert Consumer Goods, Evonik

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Developments

3D-Printed microfibers add ECG sensing to everyday objects

Geotextile sheet used for erosion control on the bank of a waterway; Copyright: BAW

Circular Economy

Biodegradable Geotextiles for Natural Bank Protection
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Climate Protection

K 2025 Recap: These Were the Top Topics in the Plastics Industry
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Automation & Robotics

Smart Extrusion for Sustainable Film Production
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Machinery & Plants

Smash Hit: ARBURG at K 2025
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Circular Economy

Scientists upcycle plastics into carbon capture technology
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Young Talents

5 Good Reasons for Your Career in the Plastics Industry – and Why You Should Start at K 2025
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Packaging

From Bioplastics to Reusable Packaging: What K 2025 has to offer the Packaging Industry
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