The Future of Disruptive Technologies in the Tire Industry to 2040

The tire industry is undergoing tremendous change as a result of evolving consumer expectations, shifts in world demographics, government regulations and advancing technology. These factors impact tire companies as they make decisions on R&D investment, product strategies and react to ever more strict government guidance. 

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  • In-depth market analysis of the technologies which will disrupt the tire industry to 2040 
  • 21 technologies and their ranking as disruptive in the industry over the next 20 years
  • Comprehensive analysis of key market drivers and trends in the tire market 
  • The way that industry operates and the way that consumers think about products.
The tire industry is undergoing tremendous change as a result of evolving consumer expectations, shifts in world demographics, government regulations and advancing technology. These factors impact tire companies as they make decisions on R&D investment, product strategies and react to ever more strict government guidance. 

On the high level, this report will discuss the overarching industry trends impacting tire makers, including Industry 4.0, sustainability, raw materials market dynamics, electric vehicles and autonomous vehicles, and how the industry is growing and changing in reaction to these developments.  

What will you discover?
  • A complete overview of the disruptive technologies in the tire industry to 2040
  • The technologies needed to enable these disruptions are discussed, as well as the required scale-up for implementation
  • What trends will affect the technologies in the tire market.
The Smithers methodology
This report is based on extensive primary and secondary research. Primary research consisted of targeted interviews with material suppliers, converters and experts drawn from key markets. 

This was supported by secondary research in the form of extensive literature analysis of published data, official government statistics, domestic and international trade organisation data, company websites, industry reports, trade press articles, presentations, and attendance at trade events. 

Disruptive technologies discussed in the report, which were evaluated by an industry panel of experts, include smart tires, non-pneumatic tires, bio-materials, recycled materials, and new materials technologies, among others. 

Who should buy the report?
  • Materials suppliers
  • Tire manufacturers
  • Users of tires (OEMs)
  • Industry consultants, investors, analysts
  • Tire equipment suppliers

About the author
Howard Colvin is a rubber industry consultant with decades of industry experience and a PhD in physical organic chemistry. He began his career at Goodyear in specialty chemicals, which included antioxidants and accelerators for tires. For most of his time at Goodyear, he was in charge of polymer development for the Chemical Division. He worked for Cooper Tire where he led the successful biomaterials program to make an all-guayule rubber tire.     
 
The Future of Disruptive Technologies in the Tire Industry to 2040

Name The Future of Disruptive Technologies in the Tire Industry to 2040

Date 8/1/2020

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