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Dow Polyurethanes Fast-Tracks Digital Transformation

Dow is collaborating with Microsoft to accelerate the integration of machine learning and AI solutions into a novel predictive intelligence capability.

August 28, 2020

Dow Polyurethanes, a business division of Dow, recently announced that it is accelerating its digital transformation through increased integration into artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive capabilities geared to increasing its digital IQ across all business operations.

Ask Dr. Dave

Surfactants and Sustainability

We hear that some surfactants have been banned. Is it a problem in the adhesives and sealants that we manufacture?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

August 28, 2020

Surfactants are widely used in a range of adhesives and sealants, primarily to promote the wetting of surfaces to promote adhesion. Unfortunately, some of them have been found to have suspect toxicity profiles or environmental issues.

IPC and iNEMI Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Collaboration on the Future of Electronics Manufacturing

IPC and iNEMI have worked together successfully for decades.

August 27, 2020

IPC and International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (iNEMI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate and share information.

HENKEL: Liquid Gap Filler

According to Henkel, its new liquid TIM effectively marries high thermal conductivity of 7.0 W/mK with a maximum possible speed tested of 18 g per second.

August 27, 2020

Henkel recently announced the debut of Bergquist gap filler TGF 7000, a thermal interface material (TIM).

Exploring Sausage Packages for Commercial and DIY Mastics

Many mastic users are either unaware that the sausage package option is available or they find it is not available in the brand they prefer.

Daniel McKenzie

August 25, 2020

Currently, mastic is available to commercial and DIY consumers primarily in squeeze tubes and 10-oz cartridges. Although the sausage packaging format exists as an alternative, in a 20-oz size and a smaller “mini” option (2-3.5 oz), its availability is limited—as a stroll down the sealant aisle of Home Depot or Lowes will confirm.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Two Structural Adhesives from DuPont Top the News

Last week, readers were most interested in recognition earned by two DuPont structural adhesives.

Susan Sutton

August 24, 2020

Has your company received an award or reached a milestone achievement? We’d love to help you celebrate! Please send your news to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Blackburn Joins ChemQuest as Director of Intellectual Property

Sapna Blackburn has more than 20 years’ worth of R&D and subject matter expertise in materials development and intellectual property (IP) generation and protection.

August 24, 2020

The ChemQuest Group has expanded its offerings to include Intellectual Property services, led by industry veteran Sapna Blackburn, Ph.D.

Builder Confidence Matches All-Time High on Record Traffic

The Housing Market Index now stands at its highest reading in the 35-year history of the series, matching the record that was set in December 1998.

August 21, 2020

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes increased six points to 78 in August, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

DAP: Repair Adhesives

The Tank Bond family of products includes Tank Bond Thread Stopper, Tank Bond Liquid Grip, Tank Bond Heavy Duty Advanced Epoxy, Tank Bond Clear Epoxy, and Tank Bond Thread Locker.

August 20, 2020

DAP recently announced that it has launched Tank Bond, a line of hard-working adhesives reportedly ideal for an extensive list of professional and DIY repair applications.

Henkel groundbreaking Salisbury North Carolina

Henkel Adhesive Technologies to Expand UV Capabilities with New Facility in North Carolina

Henkel reports that the expansion of its existing site broadens the company’s capabilities to provide more sustainable and innovative pressure-sensitive adhesive solutions to the tape, label, medical, and graphic films markets.

August 20, 2020

Henkel Adhesive Technologies recently announced that it has broken ground on a new state-of-the-art production area for UV-curable acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) at its site in Salisbury, N.C.