In a report to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Tesla stated that the failure of a structural adhesive used to assemble the vehicles could result in a trim panel detaching, causing a potential road hazard and crash.
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.
The proposal for a new EU Ecodesign Regulation is relevant to adhesives and sealants because it involves regulatory standards for product where adhesives and sealants play an important role.
Because of their unique properties in the electronics sector, adhesives and sealants make a difference in terms of process efficiency, design optimization, durability, repairability, and recycling.
Founded in Munich, Germany, in 1961, DELO currently manufacturers high-tech adhesives and multi-functional materials, as well as dispensing and curing equipment.
The latest advancements in pressure-sensitive adhesive material solutions for EV battery cells are made in the United States for Inflation Reduction Act compliance.