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3M to Acquire Advanced and Surgical Wound Care Producer Acelity

Acelity is a global medical technology company focused on advanced wound care and specialty surgical applications marketed under the KCI brand.

May 9, 2019

3M recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Acelity Inc. and its KCI subsidiaries worldwide.

Designing Adhesives for Long-Wear Skin Contact Applications

Identifying the right skin-contact adhesive for long-wear applications can be challenging.

Michael Krejsa Ph.D.

May 1, 2019

The medical adhesive market continues to show strong growth year over year, with an annual growth rate of over 4%.

Nonwoven Adhesives Market to Jump 8%

The nonwoven adhesives market is projected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.71%.

April 5, 2019

The Asia-Pacific market reportedly exhibits strong growth potential between 2018 and 2023.

3M: Medical Transfer Adhesive

April 3, 2019

The adhesive reportedly features an extended wear pressure-sensitive transfer adhesive.

Healthcare Driving Silicone Elastomers Demand

The global silicone elastomers market is expected to reach $10.22 billion by 2026.

April 2, 2019

Based on statistics, increasing demand for automotive vehicles is expected to become the most common growth interest globally in the coming years.

DOW DUPONT: Skin Adhesive

February 15, 2019

The product reportedly delivers strong adhesion and extended wear, as well as design and manufacturing flexibility.

ASHLAND: Medical Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive

February 7, 2019

The pressure-sensitive adhesive was reportedly developed for medical use.

Demand is High for High-Performance Adhesives

Rising demand for high-performance adhesives in the aerospace industry is projected to drive market growth.

November 15, 2018

The global high-performance adhesives market was valued at $9.4 billion in 2017, and is anticipated to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9% from 2018 to 2026, according to a report from Transparency Market Research.

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Developing An Adhesive and Sealant Selection Guide

The challenge in developing a useful guide involves balancing comprehensive coverage of in-scope topics without inevitably getting lost in the proverbial weeds.

Daniel R. Daley

November 2, 2018

Buyers and end users of adhesives and sealants―who are new to adhesives technology―want to learn all they can about chemistries, resin types, application methods, performance properties, dissimilar substrates, engineering practices, and formulated products on the market.