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The Latest News & Innovations from the Adhesive & Sealant Industry...

3D Printed Stretchable Conductors for Electronics

3D Printed Stretchable Conductors for Electronics

3D Printed Stretchable Conductors for Electronics The printing of conductors has recently arisen as a more eco-friendly, adaptable and economical substitute for conventional production methods, as materials are only placed where they are required,...

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New Adhesive Tapes for EV Battery Cells

New Adhesive Tapes for EV Battery Cells

New Adhesive Tapes for EV Battery Cells Avery Dennison Performance Tapes recently introduced a pressure-sensitive adhesive electrode fixing tape that is made in the U.S. for Inflation Reduction Act compliance. The new tapes bind multilayer...

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How AI Will Impact the Manufacturing Industry

How AI Will Impact the Manufacturing Industry

How AI Will Impact the Manufacturing Industry As generative artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to continue growing and playing a role in consumer experiences and data, learn how you as a manufacturer can prepare for changes it will bring to...

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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...

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Adhesive Label Testing Service Now ISO Accredited

Adhesive Label Testing Service Now ISO Accredited

Adhesive Label Testing Service Now ISO Accredited Avery Dennison announces that its label testing service, AD Procerta™, has received ISO 17025 accreditation from the Dutch RvA, a first in the industry. Launched in 2022, AD Procerta is an in-house...

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3D Printing in Zero Gravity Space Reaches New Milestone

3D Printing in Zero Gravity Space Reaches New Milestone

3D Printing in Zero Gravity Space Reaches New Milestone Researchers at UW-Madison printed 3D RAM devices for the first time ever in zero gravity. This is an important step for space exploration, according to the researchers, as astronauts will now...

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New Robotic Dispenser for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

New Robotic Dispenser for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

New Robotic Dispenser for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives Innovative Automation, a custom OEM in Canada, has launched a robotic pressure-sensitive tape applicator for automotive manufacturing. The new product, RoboTape™, is helping tape manufacturers...

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adhesives sealants in battery electric hybrid vehicles white paper

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.

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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.

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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 and sealant opportunities and outlook heavy trucks and buses manufacturing white paper

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.

adhesive and sealant opportunities and outlook heavy trucks and buses manufacturing white paper

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...

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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.

adhesive and sealant opportunities and outlook heavy trucks and buses manufacturing white paper

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.

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Paperboard & Packaging

Transportation

Consumer & DIY

Woodworking & Joinery

Assembly Operations

Building & Construction

Footwear & Leather