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Ask Dr. Dave

What can I use as an adhesion promoter to a ceramic surface?

Dr. Dave discusses promoting adhesion on ceramic surfaces, as well as curing considerations for anaerobic adhesives.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

March 16, 2020

In general, a ceramic surface tends to behave similarly to a glass surface.

World Adhesive and Sealant Conference Postponed

ASC reports that it is working to secure dates to reschedule WAC2020 at the same venue for a later date in 2020.

March 13, 2020

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC), organizer of the World Adhesive and Sealant Conference, has announced that the event will be postponed due to COVID-19.

3M and The BrandLab Partner to Expand Diversity in the Design Sector

The design talent collaboration includes the expansion of existing internship programs and the addition of a classroom program.

March 13, 2020

3M and The BrandLab recently announced a two-year initiative (2020-2021) focused on driving diversity within creative career paths.

Dow Technologies Help Retrofit Olympic Stadium for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

According to Dow, its technologies will help enable, protect, enhance, and maintain the integrity and performance of key infrastructure systems for the 72,400-sq-m Olympic Stadium.

March 12, 2020

Serving as the main venue for the Olympic Games Tokyo 1964, Tokyo’s newly inaugurated Olympic Stadium has been reimagined for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 and constructed with multiple Dow technologies.

SIKA CORP.: Easy-to-Remove Elastic Butyl Sealant

Recommended applications for SikaLastomer-714 include the sealing of bolt-in parts to vehicle flanges (i.e., truck sliders), as well as the sealing of gaskets to various substrate materials.

March 12, 2020

Sika Corp. recently introduced its SikaLastomer-714 butyl sealant for the U.S. transportation aftermarket.

Housing Production Shows Solid Start to 2020

Regionally in January 2020, combined single- and multi-family housing production increased 31.9% in the Northeast and 1.2% in the West.

March 11, 2020

While total housing starts decreased 3.6% in January 2020, overall permits surged to a 13-year high.

Avery Dennison Announces Change in Board Leadership

Patrick T. Siewert will serve as lead independent director, replacing David E.I. Pyott, who has decided not to stand for reelection so that he may spend time on other endeavors.

March 11, 2020

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced an upcoming change in the leadership structure of its board of directors.

Electric Vehicles and the Growing Significance of Adhesives and Sealants for Battery Assembly

Adhesives, sealants, and heat transfer materials used in battery assembly operations will find myriad opportunities in the exciting electric vehicle market.

Michael Pomykala

March 9, 2020

Electric vehicles (EVs) have been rapidly adopted in recent years, and the rate of market growth has shown to be significantly higher than that of the fuel-injected automotive market. Indeed, the global stock of electric cars surpassed five million in 2018.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Henkel Retains #1 Spot and Adds Second Story to Top 5

An announcement regarding Henkel’s new facility in India retains its number-one position on our list, while the company's Mexico footwear business divestment comes in at number two.

Susan Sutton

March 9, 2020

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Market Trends

How is the Coronavirus Affecting the Automotive Sector?

Car sales in China dropped 80% in February 2020, according to the China Passenger Car Association.

Peng He

March 9, 2020

China is the world’s biggest car market, and Wuhan is known as a “motor city”—home to General Motors, Honda, Nissan, Peugeot Group, and Renault auto plants.