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Editor's Memo

Innovation in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Many adhesives and sealants applications require innovative production processes

January 1, 2018

How much time do you think you spend in a day looking at a screen, be it a cell phone, tablet, computer screen or television? I know I’m sometimes guilty of checking my email on my phone one last time before bed—long after I’ve asked my kids to turn off and put away their devices. Research has shown that people spend an average of 8 hrs, 41 min on media devices, compared to 8 hrs, 21 min sleeping a day—a pretty remarkable statistic. Manufacturers of these devices are driving innovation in adhesives and sealants.

Advancing Adhesives

Adhesives and Sealants' Role in Electronics Device Design

Mobile electronics device design trends are driving adhesive innovation.

January 1, 2018

Design is all about tradeoffs. Mobile device manufacturers have to balance everything from cost and aesthetics to performance and durability―and then design a product that can both survive and thrive in today’s competitive consumer markets.

ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES EUROPE: Soldering Station

December 28, 2017

This company recently announced the addition of the Metcal CV-5200 Connection Validation™ soldering station to its range of soldering products.

Carbon Fiber Electric Cars

The electric car uses Zolteck PX35 carbon fiber.

Joan Mantini

December 13, 2017

The new Uniti electric car is grabbing attention in Sweden with its all-carbon fiber body in place of a usual metal design.

Glass Bonding Adhesives Market to Increase 7%

Electronics and appliances are reportedly estimated to offer lucrative opportunities in the industry over the forecast period.

December 8, 2017

The global glass bonding adhesives market is expected to reach $4.42 billion by 2025.

DELO: Potting Compound

December 7, 2017

A potting compound for automotive and power electronics is now available.

ROBNOR RESINLAB: Epoxy Adhesive

December 5, 2017

PX628D is a two-part toughened epoxy adhesive for structural bonding that offers high strength and adhesion to many substrates.

IPC APEX Expo 2018 Program Announced

A free opening keynote will be given by Jared Cohen, founder and director of Google Ideas at Google and now CEO of Jigsaw.

December 5, 2017

IPC APEX Expo 2018 is scheduled to take place February 27-March 1 in San Diego.

Global Waterproof Tapes Market to Rise Nearly 7%

Based on adhesive, the silicone segment of the waterproof tapes market is reportedly projected to witness the highest growth during the forecast period.

December 1, 2017

The global waterproof tapes market is estimated at $9.96 billion in 2017 and is projected to reach $13.95 billion by 2022.

IPC Pulse Survey Reveals Bullish Outlook for Electronics Market

The 12-month business outlook is positive according to 87.5% of the responding companies.

November 20, 2017

A preliminary survey in IPC’s new Pulse of the Electronics Industry global data service reveals a bullish outlook for most segments of the electronics industry, especially for equipment manufacturers and printed circuit board (PCB) fabricators.