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A Company on the Move: DELO Industrial Adhesives

Founded in Munich, Germany, in 1961, DELO currently manufacturers high-tech adhesives and multi-functional materials, as well as dispensing and curing equipment.

Karen Parker

July 24, 2024

Torsten Uske, president DELO US, shares his thoughts about DELO’s growth and success and what he anticipates for the future of the industry.

H.B. Fuller: Leader in Innovation

The company’s emphasis on innovation was again recognized by the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) when H.B. Fuller received the ASC's 2024 Innovation Award.

Karen Parker

July 15, 2024

H.B. Fuller’s Lee Polance, VP, Global Technology, Engineering Adhesives, discussed the company’s growth and sustainability goals, and the importance innovation plays within the company.

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Sustainability Drives Innovation at Arkema

Arkema works to offer innovative solutions that help the company and customers achieve United Nations sustainable development goals.

Karen Parker

July 11, 2024

Yohann Trang discusses Arkema’s Adhesives Solutions segment, how the company is focusing on sustainability, and trends he sees in the industry.

From the Editor

Will Laboratories Become Self-Driving?

A facility at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory will use artificial intelligence to automate its entire experimentation process.

Karen Parker

June 27, 2024

There is a lot of discussion these days in the automotive industry about self-driving technology in cars. I remember talking to an executive in the automotive industry over 10 years ago about driving on the Autobahn and using the self-driving technology that was available at that time.

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NSF Partnership Offers Funding Opportunity for Research in Sustainable Polymers

May 7, 2024

$9.5 million is available for multidisciplinary work to enable the accelerated creation of safe, sustainable, and high-value polymers on a commercial scale.

From the Editor

Science and Engineering R&D and Output: How the U.S. Performs

Karen Parker

April 23, 2024

According to the NSB, the United States performs more research and development than any other country, but the nation’s global position is slipping as countries in East and Southeast Asia, particularly China, increase their activities. Here are a few interesting takeaways from the report.

Adhesion Society Welcomed Diverse Group to Annual Meeting

Some 260 attendees encountered a compelling program that offered over 150 presentations covering a range of topics, from organismal and biomimetic adhesives to adhesives in transportation to fracture mechanics.

Karen Parker

April 22, 2024

Attendees from across academia, industry, and government met in Savannah, Georgia, to see the latest advancements in adhesion science.

Reversible Glue and Customizable Bio-Adhesive Patches: The Latest Adhesion Science

New research in adhesion science includes a reversible glue developed by a team at Newcastle University and customizable bioadhesive patches created by scientists at Pohang University of Science and Technology in Korea.

Karen Parker

April 17, 2024

Researchers around the world are publishing their latest discoveries in scientific journals. Here are three recent developments in adhesion technology research.

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AkzoNobel Invests in Research Labs to Propel Product Development

April 14, 2024

The addition of the two new labs will help the company further build on its reputation for pioneering product development that provides creative solutions for customers.