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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.

Reconnecting at the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s Convention & EXPO

The week’s events will include a Waterborne Adhesives Short Course, informative technical sessions, an exhibition, the Executive Leadership Conference, and multiple networking opportunities.

September 30, 2021

The adhesive and sealant industry will come together for the first time in two years when the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) holds its Convention & EXPO, scheduled for October 25-27 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate near Orlando, Fla.

3M Announces Bonding Process Center Evolution

Formerly known as Global Adhesives Solutions Labs, 3M Bonding Process Centers connect customers with local 3M experts to help solve problems and optimize processes.

September 24, 2021

3M recently announced that its Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division is evolving its Bonding Process Centers in St. Paul, Minn.; Neuss, Germany; and Shanghai, China.

Organizers Seek Abstracts for Adhesion Society Annual Meeting

The meeting will be held February 20-23 at the San Diego Mission Bay Hotel.

September 21, 2021

Organizers of the 2022 Adhesion Society Annual Meeting are seeking abstracts for presentations in all areas of adhesion science and technology, with emphasis on sustainability and adhesion, bio-adhesion, soft adhesives, and structural adhesives.

U.S. Department of Energy Announces Expansion of Smart Manufacturing Innovation Centers

The centers will help U.S. manufacturers implement smart manufacturing technologies to optimize their use of energy and materials.

September 8, 2021

In partnership with the Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Institute, the U.S. Department of Energy announced selections for four new Smart Manufacturing Innovation Centers.

DuPont Named Finalist for Two R&D 100 Awards

In the past eight years, DuPont has been named a finalist 17 times and has been the winner of six R&D 100 Awards.

September 1, 2021

DuPont Mobility & Materials has been named a finalist in the annual R&D 100 Awards for two of its solutions in the mechanical/materials category.

World Economic Forum to Establish Global Centre for Urban Transformation in Detroit

The center aims to increase public-private collaboration in cities and advance more inclusive and sustainable models for urban development.

August 30, 2021

The World Economic Forum recently announced plans to establish a new global Centre for Urban Transformation headquartered in Detroit, Mich.

From the Editor

Innovations Abound in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

From newly developed raw materials and chemicals to finished products and high-tech applications, the adhesive and sealant industry continues to focus on innovation.

Susan Sutton

August 24, 2021

From newly developed raw materials and chemicals to finished products and high-tech applications, the adhesive and sealant industry continues to focus on innovation.

Henkel Invests in China-Based Material Science Fund

As limited partner of the fund, Henkel will strengthen its access to the fast-growing start-up scene in China.

August 17, 2021

Henkel Adhesive Technologies recently announced that it is strengthening its corporate venture capital activities by investing in the third fund of Richland Capital (Richland Capital Fund III), Beijing, China.