sealants in electronic/electrical | Adhesives & Sealants Industry

Gluespec Offers New Technical Resources for Adhesive Selection

October 2, 2024

The engineering website has published five new selection guides with technical information about electronic component adhesives, electrically conductive adhesives, thermal adhesives, conformal coatings, and pottants and encapsulants.

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Dow Begins Operations of Adhesive and Gap Filler Production Line at Site in Germany

May 19, 2024

The capacity expansion will support and advance growth in battery assembly solutions for the e-mobility segment.

Demand for New Devices Drives Expansion of Electronic Adhesives Market

March 8, 2024

According to recently published market research data, the global market for electronic adhesives will increase at a 5.8% CAGR from 2023 to 2033.

Polyurethane Foam Encapsulant Protects and Lightens EVs

A two-component, ultra-low density, flame-retardant polyurethane foam is designed for potting and encapsulating lithium-ion battery cells in EV battery modules.

August 14, 2023

An innovative foam encapsulant is designed to protect the vehicle, the passengers, and the EV industry from the dangers of battery fires.

Henkel Buys Thermexit Business from Nanoramic

October 5, 2022

Henkel recently announced the acquisition of the Thermal Management Materials business of Nanoramic Laboratories, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

MASTER BOND: Thermally Conductive, Chemically Resistant Epoxy Sealant

Master Bond reports that the product’s long working life makes it ideal for bonding and sealing large or intricate parts that may need ample time for mixing and applying.

January 14, 2020

Master Bond EP62-1AO is a two-part epoxy adhesive and sealant with a working life of 12-14 hr at ambient temperature for a 100-g mass.

IPC Urges Trump to Take Measured Approach in Tariffs on Electronics from China

The tariffs will reportedly increase the cost of technology products for U.S. consumers and businesses without an appreciable impact on the balance of trade between the two countries.

March 26, 2018

IPC recently expressed concern following President Trump’s announcement that he will impose significantly higher tariffs on electronics imported from China.

Nordson’s Stockunas Joins SEMI Foundation Board of Trustees

The mission of the SEMI Foundation is to support education and career awareness in the field of high technology.

February 23, 2018

Nordson Corp. recently announced that the SEMI Foundation has appointed Joseph Stockunas to the SEMI Foundation board of trustees.

Conflict-Free Cobalt

Back in the early 1900s, Cobalt Ontario had its heyday as a silver mining focal point.

Joan Mantini

January 3, 2018

Electric car makers and tech companies are eagerly looking for cobalt mines with conflict-free mining, and Cobalt Ontario might just be the “silver” ticket.

Editor's Memo

Innovation in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Many adhesives and sealants applications require innovative production processes

Teresa McPherson

January 1, 2018

How much time do you think you spend in a day looking at a screen, be it a cell phone, tablet, computer screen or television? I know I’m sometimes guilty of checking my email on my phone one last time before bed—long after I’ve asked my kids to turn off and put away their devices. Research has shown that people spend an average of 8 hrs, 41 min on media devices, compared to 8 hrs, 21 min sleeping a day—a pretty remarkable statistic. Manufacturers of these devices are driving innovation in adhesives and sealants.