The sensory truck tire

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Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co is developing a new truck tire that can monitor its own wear and offer detailed information about the specifications, history and serviceability of the tire. The new product, known as the smart tire, uses computer chips implanted within the tires. The chip communicates with a reader using radio waves. The chip could also be built to provide information to a dashboard or database that tracks tire usage by an entire fleet of trucks. The new technology could add several years to the life of a tire by providing the tire's origin, need for retreading and air pressure. Information about tire history helps scientifically track when a tire needs repair and takes the guesswork out of the process. The tires may eventually reach the passenger car industry, but not for several years.

Rubber & plastics hose & belting, Tires and tubes, GT, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., End users, New Product, User Need, Product Development, Trucking Industry

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Computer tests pump more miles into tires

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Groupe Michelin SA, of France, has used supercomputers and computer-aided design (CAD) to develop a more durable automobile tire. The company tested hundreds of designs on computers before building the tire. Michelin discovered that by making small changes in the way grooves are patterned, the company could produce a better product. Industry standards for a tire had been 50,000 miles, but Michelin intends to offer its tire with an 80,000 mile warranty. The tire, which is called the Michelin XH4, costs between $60 and $120, depending on size. Industry observers note that although the new tire represents a technological breakthrough, Michelin's warranty comes with strict rules for tire maintenance, and it is unlikely that many customers would be able to collect on it.

Research, Warranty, Usage, Design and construction, Computer-aided design, Computer aided design, Supercomputers, Supercomputer, Compagnie Generale des Etablissement Michelin, Michelin XH4 (Tire)

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Ericsson and G.E. set joint cellular venture

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LM Ericsson AB and General Electric Co will merge existing units to produce Ericsson-GE Mobile Communications. The new company will make cellular telephones, mobile radio equipment and communication systems. The joint venture will use GE's strong distribution system in North America to serve the US and Canadian cellular phone markets. Both Ericsson and GE stock rose in value after the announcement of the joint venture. Ericsson will hold a 60 percent stake in the new company.

Radio & TV communications equipment, United States, Management, Cellular telephones, Wireless telephones, Joint ventures, Telecommunications equipment industry, General Electric Co., GE, Ericsson Inc., Joint Venture, Cellular Radio, North America, Merger, Ericsson GE Mobile Communications Inc.

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