Dow Inc.'s Engage 11000 thermoplastic polyolefin elastomers are stretching the capabilities and applications of TPOs, offering auto makers and suppliers more versatile materials for vehicle design and function, particularly in the area of lightweighting.

During a Women of the Rubber Division workshop, hosted virtually in conjunction with the ACS Rubber Division's International Elastomer Conference, Laura Duda, Carin Helfer and Jessica Petras discussed the value of adapting and evolving.

Khaled Boqaileh doesn't just look to solve problems, he hopes to spark evolutions.

Last year, the Akron Rubber Development Laboratory moved into a more spacious home in Barberton, Ohio. It's a good thing, too, because the ARDL family continues to grow.

In a year full of bad news, its months defined by uncertainty and disruption, Bernard Swiecki is seeing the silver linings.

As COVID-19 spread across Europe and the number of hospitalizations climbed, the United Kingdom government issued the Ventilator Challenge U.K. to its manufacturing base, urging the development and production of much needed medical equipment.

The autonomous vehicle technology we need may be closer than we think.

One thing is certain for the automotive industry: Change is ahead.

If the business world feels different, it should. That, Carla Walker-Miller said, is the sign that change is happening.

To protect the planet, to do what's best for the work force at all levels of the supply chain and to ensure that businesses are poised to thrive for decades to come, companies may need to establish a sustainability moonshot.

April and May were particularly difficult months for the global auto industry, but a keynote speaker at ITEC 2020 says the sector has shown resilience since then.

Flexibility is key for auto suppliers as they work to manage the COVID-19 crisis and the expected disruptions caused by new vehicle tecnology and mobility.