Heat-activated sealants and structural adhesives, combined with automation and robotic application at the assembly plant, can help manufacturers take a bold leap forward in process optimization.
Solvent-free adhesives with an isocyanate component containing an ultra-low amount of free monomer help formulators meet demand for hygienic and affordable products.
This issue of ASI features what many consider the main trend of our time: digitalization and the move to the ever-increasing use of technology to accomplish tasks and solve problems.
According to a McKinsey study, investment in supply chain digitization is slowing down after rapid growth in 2020-2023. On the other hand, the McKinsey Global Supply Chain Leader Survey finds that nine out of 10 respondents continue to experience supply chain challenges.
Different digital tools help engineers learn important information about the manufacturability, mechanical integrity, and functionality of a product in development.
ASI surveys industry leaders to learn how the ever-evolving digital revolution is impacting the adhesive and sealant industry and what to expect in the future.