UMD Automated Systems

10/20/2026

The tire industry is making measurable progress toward a more sustainable future. TIP’s 2026 KPI report highlights a 29.2% reduction in carbon emissions intensity since 2021, increased renewable energy use, and continued improvements in water efficiency.

The Tire Industry Project's 2026 KPI report shows a 29.2% cut in emissions intensity since 2021, 60.5% renewable electricity and 18.4% lower water use.

10/07/2026

UMD’s MDR Conveyor provides an effective and simple solution for zone accumulation. The compact design of the motor driven rollers makes this conveyor easy to maintain. It’s also a great fit for applications where space is limited. Visit our website to learn more about this and other systems.

Our MDR Conveyor provides aneffective and simple solution for zone...

09/23/2026

Automated dock loading systems can help tire manufacturers and distribution operations move products to the dock faster, reduce manual handling, organize loads around shipping requirements, and make better use of trailer space.

See how automation can improve tire shipping efficiency and create a more streamlined outbound operation.

For tire manufacturers and distribution operations, getting products from the production floor to the shipping dock is only part of the challenge. Once tires are ready to ship, the loading process can become a bottleneck, particularly when workers must manually move, sort, stack, and position large....

09/16/2026

What if the chemical that helps keep tires safe is also harming salmon? Scientists have linked 6PPD-quinone, a breakdown product of a common tire additive, to fish deaths in waterways. Now, the tire and chemical industries are racing to develop alternatives that can protect both tire performance and aquatic ecosystems.

Learn more about the leading replacement candidates and the challenges standing between the lab and the road.

Alternatives to 6PPD, a critical antiozone agent for rubber, are emerging, but will they be ready soon?

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from UMD Automated Systems! Today we celebrate the hard work that keeps our communities thriving. Enjoy your well-deserved break!

09/02/2026

The California Energy Commission has introduced new tire efficiency regulations designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve fuel economy for vehicles in the state. These new standards will ensure that all tires sold in California meet enhanced performance criteria, thereby promoting environmental sustainability.

California regulators on Monday approved new rules that will restrict what tires you can buy when it's time to replace them on your car. In a unanimous vote, the California Energy Commission voted to adopt new rules that will phase out the sale of replacement tires that don't meet certain energy eff...

08/26/2026

Digital transformation isn’t just a technology challenge. In tire manufacturing, the biggest roadblocks can be cultural.

The good news? Modernization doesn’t have to mean starting over. A phased approach can help plants preserve tribal knowledge, integrate with existing equipment, and prove the value of automation one step at a time.

Learn how to overcome the cultural bottleneck and build a smarter path to automation.

Digital transformation sounds straightforward on paper. Replace manual processes with automated systems, connect equipment to a centralized platform, collect better data, and use that information to improve productivity. In a tire manufacturing plant, however, the reality is rarely that simple. The....

08/19/2026

UMD can help you achieve your goals with the right material handling system for virtually any application. Our systems are modular in order to make set-up time more efficient and cost effective, and they can be integrated into most existing systems.

Sorting and moving product efficiently is an important part of the ...

08/12/2026

Smart conveyor systems are transforming material handling, with the market projected to reach $27.8 billion by 2035. As automation, connectivity, and efficiency become increasingly important, businesses are looking for conveyor solutions that can keep pace with evolving operational demands.

UMD Automated Systems delivers engineered conveyor and material handling solutions designed to improve performance, efficiency, and reliability.

Ready to move your operation forward? Explore UMD Automated Systems’ conveyor solutions today.

New market research predicts robust growth for smart conveyors as companies embrace intelligent automation.

08/05/2026

Legislation aimed at overhauling decades-old federal tire safety regulations has been introduced in the United States Senate. The Tire Safety Modernization Act of 2026 seeks to replace outdated testing mandates with contemporary performance standards that better reflect current manufacturing innovations and production techniques. Learn more about this proposed legislation and its impact on tire manufacturing in the US:

Legislation aimed at overhauling decades-old federal tyre safety regulations has been introduced in the United States Senate. The Tire Safety Modernization Act