ITW Polymers Sealants has developed a brand-new spray adhesive as part of its STA'-PUT range.

In times of rapidly increasing energy cost, and rolling blackouts and brownouts, energy input and waste disposal per product unit have become big concerns among manufacturers.

XlynX Materials Inc., a specialty chemical company based in Victoria, Canada, announced the release of PlastiLynx^©, a surface-activating primer designed specifically for use with low-surface-energy polymers (polyethylene, polypropylene, etc.).

Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) may find that post-curing can bring value to certain applications. To determine if post-cure is the best option, it’s important to better understand what is happening during the process, the advantages it offers, and key best practices.

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes recently announced a new automotive electronics portfolio for OEMs and suppliers. 

Master Bond EP4G-80Med is a one-part epoxy designed for use in the assembly of medical devices. 

A metering and mixing system is integrated into the production line for the individual solar modules used to create a retractable solar roof. The system meters and mixes a dual-component adhesive that is used to bond the thin plastic photovoltaic modules to a metal frame.

Design engineers are increasingly embracing a shift from mechanical fasteners to structural adhesives in sectors ranging from automotive and aerospace to energy and construction. In fact, the market for structural adhesives is projected to grow at a 6.9% CAGR (2021-2030) to reach a value of $27.9 billion worldwide by 2030.

Additive manufacturing/3D printing has grown into a $14 billion industry since its inception, according to McKinsey, and the market’s annual growth rate is 22%. Many can agree on the potential 3D printing has when it comes to innovation and being able to create prototypes and items with minimal material use, but its value is extending beyond that original purpose.