Michelin

Last updated June 8, 2026

Innovation Areas

Tire Intelligence and Survivability: MichelinLast 5 Years Research Landscape

Standard rubber compounds and pressure sensors fail in extraterrestrial or extreme thermal environments, requiring integrated sensing for leak and temperature monitoring.

What technical problems is Michelin addressing in Tire Intelligence and Survivability?

Manufacturing Membrane Leakage Identification

(8)evidences

Slow pressure loss in curing membranes causes premature equipment failure and material waste during the tire vulcanization process.

Cryogenic Structural Fatigue Resistance

(10)evidences

Standard elastomeric materials fracture and lose structural integrity when subjected to shear forces in extraterrestrial environments below -240°C.

Internal Thermal Degradation Monitoring

(11)evidences

Inaccessible heat buildup within thick rubber layers leads to undetected thermal fatigue and sudden structural tire failure during operation.