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Meet ZED at CIPS 2026.

Guangzhou · November 12-15

Discuss custom pet products, materials, tooling, OEM/ODM development and manufacturing with our team.

VenueChina Import & Export Fair Complex, Area B

Address382 Yuejiang Middle Road, Haizhu, Guangzhou

Booth13.2, C051

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Insights on Materials, Markets & Technology

Explore industry developments, material insights, pricing trends, and manufacturing technologies with ZED. Drawing on our factory experience, we explain how these changes can affect material selection, product development, and production planning—helping you make more informed decisions for your next project.

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Natural Rubber Price Trends: How Weather, Energy and Geopolitics Affect Rubber Costs

Rubber Price Is Never Just a Raw-Material IssueNatural rubber is both an agricultural commodity and an industrial material. Its price is influenced not only by manufacturing demand, but also by wea...

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How ZED Manages Rubber Price Volatility Through Procurement and Compound Engineering

A Raw-Material Increase Should Not Automatically Mean Lower Product QualityWhen natural rubber rises in price, the easiest responses are to raise the part price or reduce expensive ingredients and ...

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What Makes a Rubber Dog Toy Chew-Resistant? Understanding Tensile, Tear, Elongation and Durability

“Chew-Resistant” Is Not a Single Material SpecificationTerms such as Light Chewer, Moderate Chewer, Aggressive Chewer and Super Chewer are common in the market, but they are not standardized ASTM o...

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Rubber Across Industries: Footwear, Pet Products, Sporting Goods and Industrial Components

Rubber Is an Engineerable Material PlatformThe value of rubber is not simply softness. Elastomer systems, reinforcement, fillers, plasticization, curing and functional additives can change hardness...

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How to Choose the Right Material for a Custom Rubber or Plastic Product

Meta title: How to Choose Materials for Rubber and Plastic Products | ZEDMeta description: Learn how function, environment, compliance, manufacturing process and cost should guide material selectio...

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Understanding Shore Hardness for Rubber, TPE and Plastic Parts

Understanding Shore Hardness for Rubber, TPE and Plastic PartsSuggested URL:/knowledge-center/shore-hardness-rubber-tpe-plastic/Category: Material PropertiesMeta title: Shore Hardness Explained for...

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Silicone, Rubber, TPE and TPU: What Is the Difference?

Compare silicone, conventional rubber, TPE and TPU by feel, performance, processing and typical applications before selecting a custom material.Excerpt: Silicone, rubber, TPE and TPU can all produc...

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Multi-Material and Two-Color Molding: Why Compatibility Matters

Combining materials or colors can improve function and appearance, but the interface between them must be engineered before tooling begins.

ZED UPDATES

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Meet ZED at CIPS 2026 in Guangzhou

We look forward to meeting you at CIPS 2026 in Guangzhou.November 12–15, 2026 · Booth 13.2, C051ZED will attend the 30th China International Pet Show (CIPS 2026) at the China Import and Export Fair...

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ZED Upgrades Rubber Mixing Capacity with New 150L Internal Mixer

ZED Upgrades Rubber Mixing Capacity with New 150L Internal MixerManufacturing Equipment Upgrade | October 2026ZED has completed the installation and commissioning of a new 150L internal mixer, upgr...

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Manufacturing Upgrade: Automated Multi-Station Rubber Injection Molding

Manufacturing Equipment Upgrade | October 2026As part of ZED's ongoing investment in manufacturing efficiency and automation, we have introduced a new fully automated multi-station rubber injection...

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