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Knowledge and Networking at Adhesive Industry Events

Two in-person events this month will provide attendees with various opportunities to expand their knowledge and interact with peers.

Susan Sutton

October 22, 2021

October is shaping up to be an exciting month, with two major in-person industry events: The Adhesive and Sealant Council’s (ASC) Annual Convention & EXPO and The ASSEMBLY Show. Both events will feature various learning and technical sessions, exhibitions, and myriad networking activities to provide attendees with opportunities to expand their knowledge and interact with peers.

ASSEMBLY in Action

Myriad adhesives and related technologies will be showcased at The ASSEMBLY Show.

October 21, 2021

The ASSEMBLY Show will return October 24-26, live and in person at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IlI.

Ask Dr. Dave

Vibration- and Shock-Resistant Adhesives

Which adhesives can resist serious vibration and shocks?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

October 20, 2021

You have a wide range of possibilities here. Normally, you would require an adhesive that has been toughened with a rubber for this.

Photo of Panacol medical-grade adhesive in use

PANACOL: Biocompatible UV Adhesive for Soft Plastics

Vitralit UV 7030 is a one-component, solvent-free, UV-curable acrylic adhesive.

October 19, 2021

Panacol has developed a new UV-curable acrylic adhesive that is certified to USP Class VI biocompatibility standards for medical device assembly applications.

Illustration of Avery Dennison tapes inside tire

AVERY DENNISON PERFORMANCE TAPES: Tapes for Acoustically Insulated Tires

The pressure-sensitive tapes help bond noise-absorbing foam and other materials to the inside surface of vehicle tires.

October 14, 2021

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes has announced the availability of a new portfolio of tapes for acoustically insulated tires.

Strategic Solutions

Assembly with Adhesives

Three key steps must be undertaken when considering the use of adhesives in assembly operations.

George W. Ritter, Ph.D.

October 11, 2021

When manufacturers are looking to use adhesives in an assembly operation, three steps must enter into the decision process: suitability, compatibility, and capability.

BOSTIK: Anaerobic Engineering Adhesives

These adhesives offer a number of advantages over mechanical solutions, such as long-term reliability, increased versatility of application, and protection against corrosion.

October 7, 2021

Bostik, an Arkema company, has launched a new range of high-performance anaerobic adhesives to provide engineers with alternatives to commonly used mechanical fastening solutions such as washers, gaskets, pins, hemps, and tapes.

HENKEL: Dual-Cure Optical Adhesive

The adhesive allows precise positioning of optical lenses within a transceiver optical sub-assembly.

October 5, 2021

Henkel has developed LOCTITE^® STYCAST^® OS 5101, a dual-cure adhesive for optimal, precise optical lens and component alignment during the in-line assembly process for optical transceivers in next-generation cloud and hyperscale data centers.

Address bonding needs and process flexibility with WACKER’s SEMICOSIL® 9820

September 30, 2021

WACKER’s SEMICOSIL® 9820 can replace traditional fasteners and bond mixed materials while offering the needed strength for these applications

Case Study

Structural Adhesives are Reaching New Heights with an Innovative Electric Vehicle

Sika serves as the adhesive bonding technology partner for a world record attempt featuring a 100% solar-powered vehicle.

September 28, 2021

Sika is sponsoring the Peak Evolution expedition, a challenging project to reach a new world record. The Peak Evolution team is developing an innovative and sustainable agricultural vehicle called TERREN, working completely with electrical power.