Yokohama develops AI-based compounding advancement

Yokohama said it expects to expand the use of this new system for developing rubber compounds for a wide range of products other than tires, including hoses and conveyor belts. HAICoLab—an acronym for ... ( read original story ...)

Japan Nikkei extends gain ahead of vaccine rollout

At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average advanced 383.60 points, or 1.28%, to 30,467.75, its highest closing level since 01 August 1990. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues ... ( read original story ...)

Yokohama claims AI-based compounding advancement

Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (YRC) has developed an artificial intelligence-based system that it claims can predict the physical properties of rubber compounds, a development the company said will enable ... ( read original story ...)