Bridgestone: New material “SUSYM” tire､3D printingt: Tokyo Motor Show 2019
October 24, 2019
Bridgestone: “The 46th Tokyo Motor Show 2019”
(Exhibition period: October 24 to November 4, 2019, Tokyo Big Sight, etc.)
Polymer: “SUSYM”
A reference exhibit of 3D printed concept tires using the polymer “SUSYM”.
“World’s first” (company) product that combines rubber and resin at the molecular level.
“SUSYM”: Features
Stronger and more durable than conventional rubber materials.
“Puncture resistance”
“Regenerative and restorative”
Features such as “low temperature impact resistance”.
In addition, the hardness of each part can be achieved by changing the blend of rubber and resin.
Development history:
In 2016, the company successfully synthesized polyisoprene rubber.
Successful development of SUSYM by further evolving “High Strength Rubber” announced in May 2018.
The wheel part is hard and the grounding surface is soft.
MONOist
https://monoist.atmarkit.co.jp/mn/spv/1910/24/news036.html
https://www.bridgestone.co.jp/corporate/news/2019101601.html