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Ask. Dr. Dave

Can we replace welding and screws with an adhesive to assemble steel panels?

Dr. Dave discusses factors to consider when replacing traditional fasteners with adhesives.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

July 2, 2020

We assemble steel panels with welding and screws. Can we replace these with an adhesive?

Net Revenue Decreases 11% for H.B. Fuller in 2020 Second Quarter

Organic revenue in H.B. Fuller’s Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives segment increased 7% compared to the prior-year quarter, while Engineering Adhesives and Construction Adhesives saw declines of 20% and 15%, respectively.

July 1, 2020

H.B. Fuller Co. recently reported financial results for its second quarter ended May 30, 2020.

Epoxy Technology Launches New Company Logo

Epoxy Technology, Inc. reportedly plans to present its updated branding efforts across multiple platforms in the near future.

July 1, 2020

Epoxy Technology, Inc. recently revealed a new company logo.

THE CHEMQUEST GROUP, INC.: Paint and Coatings Industry Market Analyses

These two studies reportedly incorporate findings from in-depth interviews with key industry experts to provide a solid base for analyzing the impact of trends and drivers in major market segments.

July 1, 2020

The ChemQuest Group recently announced the publication and availability of the “U.S. Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2019-2024)” and “Global Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2019-2024).”

DOW: Primerless Silicone Adhesive

According to Dow, this new adhesive cures at room temperature and provides fast adhesion for shorter cycle times.

June 30, 2020

Dow recently introduced its new DOWSIL™ EA-3838 Fast Adhesive, a primerless silicone adhesive that cures rapidly without oven heat for improved productivity and reduced energy usage in the manufacture of appliances, automotive electronics, lighting, and avionics.

3M Young Scientist Challenge Announces 2020 National Finalists and State Merit Winners

This year’s finalists, four girls and six boys ranging in age from 12-14, identified an everyday problem they’re passionate about and submitted a one- to two-minute video communicating the science behind their solution to solve the problem.

June 30, 2020

3M and Discovery Education recently announced the top 10 finalists and 27 State Merit Winners in the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge.

NIST Adds New “Fingerprints” to Chemical Identification Database

The update includes more than 14,000 human and plant metabolites, as well as pesticides and environmental contaminants, chemicals used in manufacturing such as lubricants and surfactants, pharmaceutical drugs, and illicit drugs.

June 30, 2020

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has updated its database of chemical fingerprints, called mass spectra, that are used to identify unknown chemical compounds.

Tape Talk

Driving Ahead: An Update from the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council has been busy preparing for the future and ensuring that the community has support where it is needed.

Michel Merkx

June 30, 2020

At the beginning of the year, and even as recently as March, the extent of our shared health crisis could not have possibly been imagined. Very quickly, however, following updates from national and international health organizations and the federal government, everyone, including all of us at the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC), began to make strategic decisions regarding how to not only navigate the perilous situation, but how to move forward.