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Editor's Memo

Travel Season is Approaching, and We're Looking Forward to the American Coatings Show and Conference and the ASC Annual Spring Convention and Expo

The 2018 American Coatings Show and Conference takes place April 9-11 in Indianapolis, while Miami will host the ASC Annual Spring Convention and Expo from April 23-25.

Teresa McPherson

March 1, 2018

We’re previewing two key industry events in this issue: the American Coatings Show and Conference and the ASC Annual Spring Convention and Expo.

Reversing for Recycling

A research team found that taking center stage in making this possible are ferromagnetic nanoparticles in thermoplastic adhesives, using electromagnetic energy.

Joan Mantini

February 28, 2018

A multi-year research program has made an effort that has yielded surprisingly effective results in its quest to develop reversible adhesive joints that can be debonded and rebounded, not just once, but multiple times.

Geckos Help Mankind Defy Gravity

Currently no materials exist that could allow people to scale walls or transverse ceiling as effortlessly as the gecko.

Joan Mantini

February 14, 2018

The unique toe pads of the gecko are being researched once again by scientist, but this time it is in the hopes that one day it can be used to help defy gravity for mankind.

2018 Raw Materials and Chemicals Roundtable

Industry leaders weigh in on what’s happening in this often tumultuous sector of the adhesives and sealants industry.

Teresa McPherson

February 7, 2018

How is the increase in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the adhesives and sealants industry affecting the industry?

Hazardous Materials: Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose

To be considered for reusability hazardous materials must meet certain criteria.

Joan Mantini

February 7, 2018

An innovation to reuse hazardous materials has been developed by the 2nd Civil Engineering Squadron Environmental Management System team through its Reuse Program.

Top 5 News that Sticks

H.B. Fuller Revenue Makes Top News

Readers most clicked on news about H.B. Fuller’s fourth quarter results.

Teresa McPherson

February 5, 2018

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.

Arkema Named to Top 100 Global Innovators List

The recognition rewards Arkema’s innovation culture and strategy in various areas.

February 5, 2018

Arkema recently announced it has been ranked among the 2017 Top 100 Global Innovators for the seventh consecutive year.

Customizing Efficiency in Manufacturing

Companies can realize major efficiencies and cost savings with standardized processes.

Ivan Seselj

February 1, 2018

Process improvement initiatives can vary greatly from company to company; however, many organizations share a common problem: the challenge of managing process variations.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Spray Adhesives Market Growth Receives Most Reader Interest

Last week, readers were drawn to news about the spray adhesives market.

Teresa McPherson

January 29, 2018

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.

Projects to Advance High-Performance Computing in Manufacturing

Each of the seven projects will receive up to $300,000 to support modeling and simulation subject-matter experts at the national laboratories and provide the needed supercomputing power.

January 24, 2018

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced $1.87 million for seven projects to advance innovation in U.S. manufacturing through high-performance computing.