Articles Tagged with ''innovation''

World Adhesive and Sealant Conference Rescheduled for 2021; ASC Adds Annual Convention in November 2020

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) has created a U.S.-based Annual Convention & EXPO, to be held November 4-6, 2020, at the Omni Louisville in Louisville, Ky.

April 7, 2020

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced that it has secured dates in April 2021 for the rescheduled World Adhesive and Sealant Conference (WAC).

Top 5 News that Sticks

Licensing of New Underwater Adhesive Technology is Top News

Readers last week were most interested in Mussel Polymers’ licensing of adhesive technology developed at Purdue (includes video!).

April 6, 2020

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NIST Announces Funding for Manufacturing Institutes to Support Pandemic Response

Funding will be awarded to eligible Manufacturing USA institutes, a network of 14 public-private partnerships that work with academic and private sector manufacturing organizations on research and development and manufacturing skills training.

April 1, 2020

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has opened a funding opportunity for rapid, high-impact projects that support the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Covestro Signs Loan Facility with European Investment Bank to Support Research and Development Activities

Last year, Covestro put in place a global strategic program to establish the theme of circular economy throughout all areas of the company.

March 27, 2020

Covestro recently announced that it will take a loan with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for €225 million (approximately $243.7 million) to provide medium-term funding to strengthen its R&D work in the areas of sustainability and circular economy within the European Union (EU).

Mussel Polymers Licenses Underwater Adhesive Technology from Purdue Research Foundation

Called poly(catechol-styrene), the adhesive was engineered to mimic the glue that mussels naturally use to attach to substrates in the ocean.

March 26, 2020

Mussel Polymers Inc. (MPI), a startup created by technology development company Wardenclyffe Chemicals Inc., has licensed patented underwater adhesive technology from the Purdue Research Foundation.

3M and The BrandLab Partner to Expand Diversity in the Design Sector

The design talent collaboration includes the expansion of existing internship programs and the addition of a classroom program.

March 13, 2020

3M and The BrandLab recently announced a two-year initiative (2020-2021) focused on driving diversity within creative career paths.

From the Editor

Industry Leaders Share Insights at the 2020 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference

World Adhesive and Sealant Conference attendees will be able to listen to industry leaders share their thoughts on a broad range of topics influencing the industry.

Susan Sutton

March 2, 2020

The 2020 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference (WAC2020) will provide myriad opportunities for adhesives and sealants professionals to gather and learn about the latest products and technologies that the industry has to offer.

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Cultivating the Coatings Industry: 2020 American Coatings Show and Conference

The American Coatings Show will run simultaneously with the American Coatings Conference this year, offering show and conference attendees more networking and business opportunities.

February 27, 2020

Coatings professionals are gearing up for the 2020 American Coatings Show and Conference (ACS/ACC), which will be held March 31-April 2 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.

DOE Announces $125.5 Million in New Funding for Solar Technologies

The DOE aims to advance research and development of solar technologies that reduce the cost of solar, increase the competitiveness of American manufacturing and businesses, and improve the reliability of the grid.

February 19, 2020

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced up to $125.5 million in new funding to advance solar technology research.

DOE Announces $133 Million to Accelerate Advanced Vehicle Technologies Research

Concept papers for this funding opportunity are due February 21, 2020, and full applications will be due April 14, 2020.

January 29, 2020

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced up to $133 million in new and innovative advanced vehicle technologies research.

Adhesive manufacturers are increasingly turning to bio-based materials and eliminating PFAS from their products, all while striving to meet technical specifications and cost constraints. AI offers powerful capabilities for multi-objective optimization, enabling industry leaders to reformulate their products efficiently and effectively.