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Paroli Joins ASTM Board of Directors

January 6, 2016

ASTM recently announced that Ralph M. Paroli, Ph.D., of the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) in Ottawa, Ontario, has begun his term as 2016 chairman of the association’s international board of directors.

Ross: Explosion-proof High Speed Dispersers

January 6, 2016

Ross recently released explosion-proof high speed dispersers.

Tulane University Polymer Spinoff Company Releases Products

January 5, 2016

Advanced Polymer Monitoring Technologies Inc. (APMT), a spin-off company from Tulane University, recently announced it has released two products for polymer and biotechnology applications.

Atlas Material Testing Acquires Florida Testing Company

January 4, 2016

Atlas Material Testing Technology recently announced it has taken over all operations of Sub-Tropical Testing Service.

Hot-Melt Adhesive System Solution

New melting technology provides savings by eliminating traditional hot-melt challenges.

Nick Long

January 4, 2016

Hot-melt adhesives have played a key role in the packaging process for decades, but traditional technology using heated tanks is less efficient when compared to new systems available today.

Ask Dr. Dave: How can I tell if my adhesive has fully cured?

Maximum properties for epoxies are only achieved by curing at high temperatures for long periods of time to complete the reactions.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

January 4, 2016

Dave Dunn's January 2016 column.

Focus On: Henkel is Connecting to Success

Effectively capturing regional opportunities is crucial to success for adhesives and sealants manufacturers in today’s manufacturing environment.

Christian Kirsten, Ph.D.

January 4, 2016

Doing business in the Asia-Pacific region today is not the same as it was 50 years ago. Around the region, countries are pushing for greater connectivity through initiatives like China’s Belt and Road Initiative (B&R) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN) efforts to integrate and harmonize regulatory regimes.

Market Trends: Lightening Up with Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Plastics

The market for carbon fiber-reinforced plastics composites is projected to grow 9.9% between 2015 and 2020, mainly due to demand in the aerospace and defense and automotive sectors.

Taslim Badeghar

January 4, 2016

Carbon fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRP) are lightweight and high-strength composites designed for enhanced performance in a number of applications. They offer improvement in structural, functional or cosmetic properties.

Focus On: H.B. Fuller Grows through Acquisitions

Acquisitions in adhesives and sealants can help fast-track engineering adhesives innovation.

January 4, 2016

In today’s world of rapid innovation, manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to gain a competitive edge. H.B. Fuller intends to put its latest acquisition to work to fast-track engineering adhesives innovation in markets such as automotive; electronics; solar; wind; maintenance, repair and operations (MRO); appliance; and heavy machinery.

Case Study: Enhancing Efficiency in Adhesives and Coatings Manufacturing

Bulk bag weigh batching helps an adhesives and coatings manufacturer increase productivity.

January 4, 2016

A fire gutted a 9,000-sq-ft building at the Canadian head office and manufacturing and distribution center of the Henry Co., a manufacturer of commercial and residential foundation coatings, roofing products, caulks, adhesives, driveway sealers, and other building products marketed under the Building Envelope Systems® trademark.