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FLEXcon’s New Scanning Electron Microscope is Online

The goal of the SEM acquisition is to enable imagery and analysis of micro-embossed film samples during the development of new microstructures.

June 12, 2019

FLEXcon Co., Inc. recently announced that its new scanning electron microscope (SEM) is up and running.

Henkel Showcases Sustainable Solutions for New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy

Henkel shared several solutions that the adhesives technical teams are developing to enable and enhance sustainable and recyclable products in the packaging, consumer, and constructions industries.

June 5, 2019

Henkel Corp. recently welcomed Governor Phil Murphy to its facility in Bridgewater, N.J., to showcase products and designs for customers to enable more sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions for consumers.

Covestro Supports 2019 Carbon Footprint Challenge

The Carbon Footprint Challenge invites students and young professionals from all over the world to share ideas to fight climate change on an open innovation online platform.

June 5, 2019

Covestro recently announced that, for the second consecutive year, it is a partner of the global Carbon Footprint Challenge, an international business idea competition supported by leading global companies such as Bühler, Evonik, and Oracle, as well as nine top European universities connected to the Unitech network.

Kraton Publishes 2018 Sustainability Report

In 2018, Kraton certified 11 new product families under the European Biobased Certification Scheme, which specifies and validates a product’s biomass amount based on the European standard EN 16785-1.

May 31, 2019

Kraton Corp. recently announced the release of its “2018 Sustainability Report,” highlighting continued efforts to integrate sustainability throughout the organization.

FLEXcon Receives Funds from State Grant Awarded to Carpe Diem Technologies

FLEXcon will use new equipment to enable rapid prototyping of micro-embossed films to support flexible electronics ecosystems in Massachusetts.

May 30, 2019

FLEXcon Co., Inc. recently announced that it is the recipient of a portion of the $2.3M Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative (M2I2) grant awarded to Carpe Diem Technologies last July.

Advancing Adhesives

Going Dry with Nanofiber Dry Adhesives

A new nanofiber dry adhesive delivers strong adhesion and damage-free clean removal.

May 24, 2019

Akron Ascent Innovations LLC (AAI), a high-tech startup, has reportedly launched an innovative dry adhesive technology that offers a combination of ease of use, strong adhesion, and damage-free clean removal not possible with today’s conventional adhesives.

Analyzing Polymer Properties

A monitoring system continuously analyzes polymer properties during production and in real time.

May 17, 2019

Pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs), which date back to the 1920s, are critical to the medical, engineering and construction industries.

DOE Recognizes Eastman Chemical for Manufacturing Leadership

The DOE reports that Eastman has improved its energy productivity by approximately 12% since joining the Better Plants Challenge, putting the company more than halfway toward meeting its goal.

May 16, 2019

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced that it had recognized the energy productivity achievements of Eastman Chemical.

ASC Announces 2020 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference & Expo

The theme for WAC2020 will be “Securing the Future.”

May 13, 2019

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced that it will serve as the official host of the 10th World Adhesive and Sealant Conference (WAC) in Chicago.