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University of Akron Receives $3 Million in Funding from the Knight Foundation

November 15, 2016

The Polymer Science program at The University of Akron recently received $3 million in funding from the Knight Foundation.

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Saint-Gobain Acquisition Makes Top News

Last week, news about Saint-Gobain’s acquisition received the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

November 14, 2016

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Three Things to Know About Compliance Labeling

Kim Hensley

November 11, 2016

Across industries and across the world there exist applications that require deployment of durable labels to maintain compliance with regulations and specifications. These labels typically convey pertinent information about the products to which they adhere, offering warnings of danger, instructions for safe handling or usage, and other crucial messaging. As a result, it is crucial that these labels go on and stay on a substrate, while also standing up to whatever conditions an environment may throw at them.

Stronger Artificial Muscles with Polymer Fibers

Morgan Laidlaw

November 8, 2016

Researchers at Louisiana State University have developed artificial muscles with more stretch.

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News About Sika’s Added Capacity Receives Most Reader Interest

Last week, news about Sika garnered the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

November 7, 2016

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Introducing: The Permanent Record

Kim Hensley

November 4, 2016

This post kicks off a five-part blog series on permanent labeling applications by guest contributor Kim Hensley, who serves as Manager, Films in the Mactac® Performance Adhesives Group. The Permanent Record will discuss the latest trends in permanent labeling, as well as best practices for creating labels that will last in various long-term applications.

Researchers Develop Biodegradable Edible Packaging

Morgan Laidlaw

November 1, 2016

Researchers at the University of Tehran have developed edible and biodegradable nanopackaging.

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Readers Most Interested in News About UV Adhesives

Last week, news about the UV adhesives market was our most popular story.

Teresa McPherson

November 1, 2016

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Researchers Map Polymer "DNA"

Morgan Laidlaw

October 25, 2016

Researchers at the University of Warwick in England have reportedly made a breakthrough in polymer construction.

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Last Week, News About RPM Received Most Reader Interest

Readers were most drawn to news about RPM’s first quarter financial results last week.

Teresa McPherson

October 24, 2016

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.