The composites industry is full of interesting technologies and products. In the world of composites, diversity can be seen at every turn.

Composite materials, including carbon fiber, are often preferred over conventional materials such as metal because they are lightweight, versatile and resilient.

Automated dispensing of polyurethane (PU) is often superior to manual silicone dispensing in quality and costs.

Material formulators continue to define and develop new formulations of epoxies, silicones, polyurethanes, and acrylics for their customers’ product assembly applications.

Although the U.S. considers the 300 and 600 ml sausage packages to be industry standards, many other options are now being used worldwide.

Penford Products, a division of Penford Corp. and a leading global supplier of specialty bio-products for use in industrial applications including coatings, adhesives and polymers, has announced its support behind the launch of a natural school glue jointly developed with Elmer’s Products Inc.

In the printed circuit board (PCB) industry, manufacturers must drive change or they don’t survive.

"Added value” is not just an overused buzzword in today’s business and manufacturing environment. It can actually be the key driver in profitability when incorporating adhesives into a manufacturing process.

Developed regions including Europe, Japan, and the U.S. have long represented major markets for adhesives.

Kuraray recently broke ground on its greenfield Kuraray Poval (polyvinyl alcohol) plant in La Porte, Texas. This new plant will reportedly add to Kuraray’s portfolio of manufacturing in the U.S., including ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVAL) and co-block thermoplastic elastomers (SEPTON). Kuraray’s Poval plant will have a production capacity of over 40,000 tons in its first phase.