The automotive industry continues to be a hotbed of patent innovation. Activity in anti-corrosive tire reinforcements is driven by demand for longevity and durability, environmental factors, safety and performance enhancement, and growing importance of technologies such as sealants, encapsulation, nano-coatings, and nanotechnology. In the last three years alone, there have been over 720,000 patents filed and granted in the automotive industry, according to GlobalData’s report on Advanced materials in automotive: anti-corrosive tire reinforcements. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s Technology Foresights, which uses over one million patents to analyze innovation intensity for the automotive industry, there are 300+ innovation areas that will shape the future of the industry.
Anti-corrosive tire reinforcements is a key innovation area in advanced materials
Anti-corrosive tire reinforcements are materials, such as steel wires and cords, utilized to reinforce rubber articles, particularly pneumatic tires, against corrosion and abrasion caused by various environmental and operational factors.
GlobalData’s analysis also uncovers the companies at the forefront of each innovation area and assesses the potential reach and impact of their patenting activity across different applications and geographies. According to GlobalData, there are 20+ companies, spanning technology vendors, established automotive companies, and up-and-coming start-ups engaged in the development and application of anti-corrosive tire reinforcements.
Key players in anti-corrosive tire reinforcements – a disruptive innovation in the automotive industry
‘Application diversity’ measures the number of applications identified for each patent. It broadly splits companies into either ‘niche’ or ‘diversified’ innovators.
‘Geographic reach’ refers to the number of countries each patent is registered in. It reflects the breadth of geographic application intended, ranging from ‘global’ to ‘local’.
Patent volumes related to anti-corrosive tire reinforcements
| Company | Total patents (2021 - 2023) | Premium intelligence on the world's largest companies |
| Bridgestone | 502 | Unlock Company Profile |
| Nippon Steel | 51 | Unlock Company Profile |
| Xingda International | 20 | Unlock Company Profile |
| Camfin | 69 | Unlock Company Profile |
| Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin | 7 | Unlock Company Profile |
| Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin | 771 | Unlock Company Profile |
| Yokohama Rubber | 49 | Unlock Company Profile |
| Daido Steel | 1 | Unlock Company Profile |
| Tokusen Kogyo | 1 | Unlock Company Profile |
| TBK | 1 | Unlock Company Profile |
| Goodyear Tire & Rubber | 7 | Unlock Company Profile |
| Hankook Tire & Technology | 7 | Unlock Company Profile |
| Tokyo Rope Manufacturing | 10 | Unlock Company Profile |
| Hyosung | 8 | Unlock Company Profile |
| Bekaert | 144 | Unlock Company Profile |
| Continental | 53 | Unlock Company Profile |
| Sumitomo Electric Industries | 127 | Unlock Company Profile |
| Double Star Group | 3 | Unlock Company Profile |
| Societe De Technologie Michelin | 11 | Unlock Company Profile |
| Ecosil Technologies | 2 | Unlock Company Profile |
| Sumitomo Sei Steel Wire | 21 | Unlock Company Profile |
Source: GlobalData Patent Analytics
Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin is one of the leading patent filers in anti-corrosive tire reinforcements. The company employs advanced surface coating techniques, such as proprietary coatings or treatments, to protect tire reinforcements from corrosion. These coatings could include zinc, phosphate, or specialized polymer-based coatings tailored for anti-corrosive properties. Michelin has developed tire reinforcements using polymer-based or composite materials as alternatives to traditional steel reinforcements. These materials, such as fiberglass, carbon fiber, or reinforced plastics, offer corrosion resistance while potentially reducing tire weight and improving fuel efficiency. Some other key patent filers in this space include Bridgestone and Bekaert.
In terms of application diversity, Tokyo Rope Manufacturing leads the pack, while Bekaert and Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin stood in the second and third positions, respectively. By means of geographic reach, Tokyo Rope Manufacturing held the top position, followed by Bekaert and Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin.
To further understand the key themes and technologies disrupting the automotive industry, access GlobalData’s latest thematic research report on Automotive.
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