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Stretchable Microneedle Adhesive Patch Bridges Gap Between Human and Robotic Technologies
Stretchable Microneedle Adhesive Patch Bridges Gap Between Human and Robotic Technologies Engineers from Korea and the United States have developed a wearable, stretchy patch that could help to bridge the divide between people and machines—and with...
Building & Construction News: Owens Corning Acquires Masonite International
Building & Construction News: Owens Corning Acquires Masonite International Owens Corning announces agreement to acquire Masonite International Corporation, a global provider of interior and exterior doors and door systems. The company reports...
New Thermoplastic Resin Adhesive Advances Recyclability of Wind Turbine Blades
New Thermoplastic Resin Adhesive Advances Recyclability of Wind Turbine Blades A new wind turbine blade, manufactured by the ZEBRA (Zero wastE Blade ReseArch) consortium, is a new type of 'thermoplastic resin' blade. The new technology was created...
A Look at UV-cured Acrylic Adhesive Tapes in Automotive Manufacturing
A Look at UV-cured Acrylic Adhesive Tapes in Automotive Manufacturing In the rapidly changing world of automotive manufacturing, innovating solutions to demanding problems and the rapid infusion of engineered products demands cutting-edge bonding...
Advanced Composite Materials Supply on the Rise as Global Demand Increases
Advanced Composite Materials Supply on the Rise as Global Demand Increases As cutting-edge products are being designed every day, the need for composite materials, to make these designs a manufactured reality, is ever increasing. Novel adhesives to...
Silicone Elastomer Demand On The Rise For Use In Electromobility, Renewal Energies and Grid Applications
Silicone Elastomer Demand On The Rise For Use In Electromobility, Renewal Energies and Grid Applications As the megatrends of electromobility and renewable energies continue to rise, silicone elastomers are increasingly in high demand for their...
Biobased Road Marking Materials That Utilize Hot-Melt Polyamide Elastomers
Biobased Road Marking Materials That Utilize Hot-Melt Polyamide Elastomers Road markings are a critical component of traffic safety. Road markings provide the visibility needed to stay in the intended lane and determine what is down the road. One...
UV-cured Acrylic Adhesive Tapes in Automotive Manufacturing
UV-cured Acrylic Adhesive Tapes in Automotive Manufacturing In the ever-evolving landscape of automotive manufacturing, the pursuit of innovative solutions is relentless. Among the cutting-edge technologies making waves in the industry is...
Global Manufacturer of High-Performance Adhesives Expands Production Capabilities to Meet Demand
Global Manufacturer of High-Performance Adhesives Expands Production Capabilities to Meet Demand Meridian Adhesives Group (Meridian), a global manufacturer of high-performance adhesives, announced the grand opening of its cutting-edge manufacturing...
Cutting-Edge Medical Adhesives Demand On the Rise for Medical Device Applications, Therapies, Wound Dressings
Cutting-Edge Medical Adhesives Demand On the Rise for Medical Device Applications, Therapies, Wound Dressings Medical grade, soft-skin adhesives are becoming more widely used for medical, pharmaceutical, and personal care applications. These...
New Grade of 2-ethylhexanol (2-EH) With Renewable, Mass-Balanced Carbon Content
New Grade of 2-ethylhexanol (2-EH) With Renewable, Mass-Balanced Carbon Content Perstorp has launched a new grade of 2-ethylhexanol (2-EH) that is available with 100% renewable, traceable mass-balanced carbon content. Developed based on both...
Adhesive & Sealant Manufacturer Named One of America’s Most Responsible Companies for Sustainability
Adhesive & Sealant Manufacturer Named One of America's Most Responsible Companies for Sustainability PPG recently announced that the company has been named to Newsweek magazine’s America’s Most Responsible Companies list for the fourth...
Carbon Capture and Utilization in the Adhesive & Sealant Industry
Carbon Capture and Utilization in the Adhesive & Sealant Industry CCU, or Carbon Capture and Utilization, is becoming increasingly used in the adhesive & sealant industry to convert CO2 waste into low-carbon methanol. One chemical supplier...
Specialty Sealants Manufacturer Opens Innovation Center to Accelerate Customer Solutions
Specialty Sealants Manufacturer Opens Innovation Center to Accelerate Customer Solutions Specialty sealants and coating manufacturer RPM International, Inc. has opened a new Innovation Center of Excellence in Greensboro, North Carolina. RPM is home...
Electric Truck Transports for Short-Distance Chemical Shipping
Electric Truck Transports for Short-Distance Chemical Shipping An adhesive & sealant manufacturer, Bostik, has started its first electric truck shipments for short-distance chemical transport at its production site in Shanghai, China. Covestro...
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Adhesives and Sealants in Battery and Hybrid Electric Vehicles White Paper
Adhesives and sealants are critical to increasing the durability of countless products we use and rely on every day. From sealing sensitive components against contaminants and decreasing fatigue on bonded materials to adding strength to cutting-edge materials during manufacturing and eliminating corrosion to extend the life of finished goods, adhesives and sealants improve the durability of end use products and essential components in complex fabrications.
Adhesive and Sealant Selection Guide for OEM Paint, Trim and Final Assembly Shops
Adhesives and sealants are critical to increasing the durability of countless products we use and rely on every day. From sealing sensitive components against contaminants and decreasing fatigue on bonded materials to adding strength to cutting-edge materials during manufacturing and eliminating corrosion to extend the life of finished goods, adhesives and sealants improve the durability of end use products and essential components in complex fabrications.
Adhesives and Joining Methods in Land Transportation White Paper
Adhesives and sealants are critical to increasing the durability of countless products we use and rely on every day. From sealing sensitive components against contaminants and decreasing fatigue on bonded materials to adding strength to cutting-edge materials during manufacturing and eliminating corrosion to extend the life of finished goods, adhesives and sealants improve the durability of end use products and essential components in complex fabrications.
Adhesive and Sealant Selection Guide for OEM Body Shops
Adhesives and sealants are critical to increasing the durability of countless products we use and rely on every day. From sealing sensitive components against contaminants and decreasing fatigue on bonded materials to adding strength to cutting-edge materials during manufacturing and eliminating corrosion to extend the life of finished goods, adhesives and sealants improve the durability of end use products and essential components in complex fabrications.
Adhesive Opportunity and Outlook in Light Vehicles White Paper
Adhesives and sealants are critical to increasing the durability of countless products we use and rely on every day. From sealing sensitive components against contaminants and decreasing fatigue on bonded materials to adding strength to cutting-edge materials during manufacturing and eliminating corrosion to extend the life of finished goods, adhesives and sealants improve the durability of end use products and essential components in complex fabrications.
Adhesive Opportunity and Outlook in Heavy Duty Trucks and Buses White Paper
Adhesives and sealants are critical to increasing the durability of countless products we use and rely on every day. From sealing sensitive components against contaminants and decreasing fatigue on bonded materials to adding strength to cutting-edge materials during manufacturing and eliminating corrosion to extend the life of finished goods, adhesives and sealants improve the durability of end use products and essential components in complex fabrications.
Explore the Cars, Trucks & Buses Sub-Market
The cars, trucks & buses market is a sub-segment of the transportation market. Manufacturers use adhesives and sealants widely to decrease weight (lightweighting using adhesive bonding vs. mechanical fasteners), increase durability, manufacturing efficiencies, aesthetics, comfort, sustainability, and to comply with various regulations.
Retail (Consumer/DIY) Market White Papers & Selection Guides...
Adhesives and Sealants Chemical Management and Sustainability in Retail Markets (Consumer/DIY)
Adhesives and sealants are critical to increasing the durability of countless products we use and rely on every day. From sealing sensitive components against contaminants and decreasing fatigue on bonded materials to adding strength to cutting-edge materials during manufacturing and eliminating corrosion to extend the life of finished goods, adhesives and sealants improve the durability of end use products and essential components in complex fabrications.
Explore the Retail (Consumer/DIY) Market
One of the most important things to know about the Consumer/Do-It-Yourself (DIY) market is that there is NO one adhesive that can do it all. Despite what the advertiser may say, one must be a careful consumer to select the right adhesive for the job. Several categories of adhesives exist in the marketplace today, including Multi-purpose, Instant Glue, Wood Glue and One and Two-Part Adhesives.