New Thermoset Adhesive Curing Modeling Research

New Thermoset Adhesive Curing Modeling Research

New Thermoset Adhesive Curing Modeling Research The properties of adhesives cured at low temperatures are often significantly affected by post-curing effects. A new scientific research paper introduces a method to model both the curing and post-curing kinetics...
New Reusable “Smart” Adhesive Utilizes Shape-memory Polymer Technology

New Reusable “Smart” Adhesive Utilizes Shape-memory Polymer Technology

New Reusable “Smart” Adhesive Utilizes Shape-memory Polymer Technology Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore reports that its scientists have developed a smart, reusable adhesive more than ten times stronger than a gecko’s feet adhesion,...
Reducing the Carbon Footprint for Packaging Adhesives

Reducing the Carbon Footprint for Packaging Adhesives

Reducing the Carbon Footprint for Packaging Adhesives Three major adhesive companies, Henkel Adhesive Technologies, Kraton Corp., and Dow Inc., have achieved a reduction in product carbon footprint for two end-of-line packaging adhesives. The products are TECHNOMELT®...
European Tape Conference – An In-depth Learning & Networking Opportunity

European Tape Conference – An In-depth Learning & Networking Opportunity

European Tape Conference – An In-depth Learning & Networking Opportunity In September of 2024 the European Adhesive Tape Association (Afera), is set to host its 67th annual conference in Thessaloniki, Greece. The conference takes place September 25 –...