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Market Trends

Medical Market to Spur U.S. Silicone Demand

Demand for U.S. silicones is projected to approach $4.4 billion in 2020.

February 1, 2017

U.S. demand for silicones is forecast to climb 4.5% annually to $4.4 billion in 2020, with volume rising 2.6% per year to 908 million lbs (see Table 1). This will be a moderation in gains from the performance of the 2010-2015 period, which saw exceptional growth as a result of a broad economic recovery from the recession of 2007-2009. These and other trends are presented in “Silicones,” a recent study from The Freedonia Group.

Medical Adhesives and Sealants Market to Rise 8%

The medical adhesives and sealants market was valued at $6.9 billion in 2015.

December 15, 2016

The market is expected to reach $12.1 billion by 2022, expanding at a CAGR of 8.1% from 2016 to 2022.

Aging Population Increasing Wound Care Market Size

The global wound care market was valued at approximately $24.5 billion in 2015.

September 29, 2016

The market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.7% from 2016-2022.

MACTAC MEDICAL PRODUCTS: Medical Tapes

September 9, 2016

This company has expanded its Acrysure Next Gen™ medical tape product line.

Ellsworth Adhesives, Henkel Schedule Medical Webinar

Ellsworth Adhesives recently announced it will be partnering with Henkel Corp. to sponsor a live webinar.

September 7, 2016

The webinar is scheduled for 1 p.m. (CDT) on September 13.

Advancing Adhesives

Material Solutions for Medical Wearables

Films allow sensitive electronics to be directly embedded more efficiently.

May 2, 2016

The global healthcare industry is experiencing an increase in wearable technology development, which can help improve the health of patients and lower health care costs. Wearable patches, despite still being in the early stages, hold enormous potential for the future.

Advancing Adhesives

Spider Silk Brings Adhesive Opportunities

Spider silk has the potential for industrial use in applications including ligament and tendon repair, advanced coatings, and bioadhesives.

May 2, 2016

Utah State University recently received a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract with Salt Lake City-based Technology Holding LLC from the U.S. Army to continue research and development of spider silk manufacturing.

Medical Polymer Market to Reach $2.9 Billion

The global market for medical polymers will grow to over $2.9 billion in revenue by 2021.

April 20, 2016

According to the report, implants and polymers used in diagnostic systems will dominate the market.

Top 5 News that Sticks

News About FLEXcon Supplying NASA with Aerogels Gathers Most Reader Interest

Readers were most interested in news about FLEXcon supplying NASA with polyimide aerogels gathers last week.

Teresa McPherson

September 21, 2015

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Ellsworth Adhesives Partners with Henkel Loctite for Medical Webcast

August 31, 2015

Ellsworth Adhesives recently announced it will partner with Henkel Loctite to sponsor a live webcast, “Replacing PVC in the Medical Disposable Manufacturing Market.”