Technology

Innovative Technology Meets Material Excellence

Materials shape the way we live, work, and move. They are essential for energy generation, mobility, logistics, and infrastructure. But as the world evolves, so do the demands placed on materials—and with them, the solutions from Continental.

With over 150 years of experience, we combine technological excellence with deep material expertise. This enables us to develop high-performance, cost-efficient, and increasingly sustainable solutions that actively drive transformation. Together with our customers, we are laying the foundation for a future-ready material world.

Our Material Expertise

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Technological Excellence

Materials for the Highest Demands

Continental delivers outstanding material solutions that combine performance, safety, and durability. With extensive experience in material development and deep expertise in compounding, processing, and testing, we set industry standards. Our data-driven processes and technological know-how enable us to meet even the most demanding customer requirements.

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Efficiency in Focus

Materials Designed for Lifecycle Cost Optimization

Our products stand out not only for their performance but also for their efficiency throughout the entire lifecycle. Through smart material selection and innovative design, our solutions can help reduce maintenance efforts and improve process quality—creating long-term economic value for our customers.

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Sustainable Innovation

Future-Proof Materials for Industry and Environment

We actively drive the shift toward sustainable materials, focusing on monomaterials and biotechnologically optimized solutions. Our goal: oil-free, fully circular products that meet the highest performance standards. By evaluating and introducing alternative materials early, we ensure future viability and sustainable value creation. In close collaboration with our customers, we develop solutions that unite performance, cost-efficiency, and sustainability.

Stories

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A Black biochar material being processed from pyrolysis machine, showcasing texture and details of product. scene captures industrial process and transformation of organic matter
Advanced Pyrolysis Technology
Pioneering Recycling of Complex Rubber Compounds
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Air Spring Refurbishment
Industrial Reconditioning of Air Spring Systems
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Shaping a circular future through material science.

Driving Innovation Toward a Circular Materials Future

Our technology ambition is to close the material loop-transforming today's market challenges into sustainable opportunities. From designing for circularity and developing advanced rubber and thermoplastic materials, to implementing green operations and leveraging analytics for continuous improvement, every step drives us closer to a future built on recycled and bio-based solutions.