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European Adhesive Tapes September Event Program Details Announced
European Adhesive Tapes September Event Program Details Announced Afera, the European Adhesive Tape Association, has announced its 3-day, 16-seminar programme created and curated for its 67th Annual Conference set to take place at the Hyatt Regency...
New REACH-compliant Pressure Sensitive Adhesive for Removable & Linerless Labels and Wall Graphics
New REACH-compliant Pressure Sensitive Adhesive for Removable & Linerless Labels and Wall Graphics Franklin Adhesives & Polymers, a manufacturer of water-based pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs), has launched a new REACH-compliant...
Expanded Production of Mortar, Tile Adhesive, Waterproofing Products in Northeast China
Expanded Production of Mortar, Tile Adhesive, Waterproofing Products in Northeast China A global adhesive & sealant manufacturer, Sika, reports that it has opened their new plant in Liaoning, the largest province in northeastern China. This...
Expanded Availability of Plasticizers in Mexico Used for Polymer-Based Materials
Expanded Availability of Plasticizers in Mexico Used for Polymer-Based Materials Univar Solutions announced an expanded relationship with Eastman that will provide customers in Mexico with access to versatile plasticizers, chemical additives that...
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,...
Solvent-Based Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives – Uses, Trends, Future Outlook
Solvent-Based Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives - Uses, Trends, Future Outlook Increasing use of industrial tapes, high-end graphics, and specialty labels is driving significant growth in pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA). The PSA market is growing...
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...
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...
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...
Silicone Pressure-sensitive Adhesive Tape Uses, Benefits, Considerations
Silicone Pressure-sensitive Adhesive Tape Uses, Benefits, Considerations Silicone Pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes have multifaceted significance in a myriad of applications and they play a pivotal roles they play across diverse industries. The...
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...
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...
EV Battery Adhesive and Gap Filler Availability Increases in Germany
EV Battery Adhesive and Gap Filler Availability Increases in Germany A new production line has opened in Germany thereby increasing the availability of polyurethane adhesive and gap filler supplies for EV battery assemblies. Adhesive & sealant...
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...
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...
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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.