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3M Announces Bonding Process Center Evolution

Formerly known as Global Adhesives Solutions Labs, 3M Bonding Process Centers connect customers with local 3M experts to help solve problems and optimize processes.

September 24, 2021

3M recently announced that its Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division is evolving its Bonding Process Centers in St. Paul, Minn.; Neuss, Germany; and Shanghai, China.

VISCOTEC: High-Volume Dispensing Pump

The VMP dispensing pump provides volumetric dispensing, regardless of viscosity.

September 14, 2021

The 2VMP22-3D dispensing pump from ViscoTec reportedly facilitates the dispensing of single-component fluids and pastes in larger quantities.

Nine New Members Join ASC in 2021

New member companies represent different aspects of the adhesive and sealant supply chain.

September 2, 2021

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) has welcomed nine new members to its ranks since the start of the year.

VISCOTEC: Material Treatment and Supplying System for Automated Potting Applications

ViscoTec reports that ViScaFeed is suitable for abrasive, filled, or shear-sensitive fluids and pastes, regardless of their viscosities.

August 5, 2021

ViscoTec recently announced the availability of ViScaFeed, a material treatment and supplying system for use with the two-component ViscoDuo-VM dispenser in automated applications.

Gargano Named President, Asia Pacific for Graco

Anthony “Tony” Gargano has more than 15 years of service with Graco and 10 years of outside industry experience.

July 23, 2021

Graco Inc. recently announced that Anthony “Tony” Gargano has been appointed president, Asia Pacific, effective July 21, 2021.

Kamhuber to Succeed Senftl as ViscoTec Commercial Managing Director

Kamhuber and Senftl will jointly steer the company’s affairs for the next six months.

July 8, 2021

ViscoTec recently announced a change in top management as its commercial managing director retires at the end of 2021.

VISCOTEC: Two-Component Dispensing System for Potting Applications

The system is suited for low- to mid-viscosity, respectively self-leveling materials, like epoxies, polyurethanes, or silicones.

June 15, 2021

ViscoTec has expanded its product portfolio with the compact, two-component ViScaMix dispensing system with ViscoTec RD dispensers.

DELO AND INFOTECH: 3D Printing System

According to DELO, the system is suitable for prototype development and small-series production.

June 8, 2021

DELO has collaborated with Infotech, a Swiss-based company that recently introduced a fully automated system designed specifically for 3D printing liquid materials and multi-material structures, to help with the production of components with different physical property ranges.

From the Editor

Solving Equipment Challenges in the Adhesive and Sealant Industry

What are the most prevalent challenges experienced by manufacturing companies in their dispensing operations?

Susan Sutton

June 8, 2021

The ability to efficiently and accurately dispense adhesives, sealants, and other materials is absolutely vital in assembly operations. Companies that rely on manual methods run into issues with operator error, slow speeds, excessive waste, and other problems.

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Common Dispensing Challenges and Solutions for Adhesives and Other Materials

Nearly 900 plant engineering and management personnel from diverse industries within the U.S. weigh in on specific challenges they face relating to their dispensing methods.

Claude Bergeron

May 25, 2021

The methods for dispensing adhesives, epoxies, grease, silicone, oils, sealants, and a multitude of other assembly fluids cover a wide spectrum of techniques—from manual applications like squeeze bottles, toothpicks, and hand-plunger syringes to semi-automated tabletop dispensing robots. Each dispensing method presents unique challenges as manufacturers attempt to scale the sophistication of their fluid dispensing processes to meet requirements for quality, volume throughput, and cost efficiency.