June 2024

Adhesives & Sealants Industry

The June issue explores a new approach to testing double-sided tapes, new dispensing technologies, and a case study on mixing hot-melt adhesives.

New Frontiers in the Safety Assessment of Double-Sided Adhesive Tapes

An innovative approach, based on multiparametric analysis of interfacial crack behavior, opens entirely new perspectives for assessing the adhesive safety of double-sided adhesive tapes.

Dr. Martin Brandtner-Hafner

June 7, 2024

In an ever-evolving industrial landscape, advances in material technology are crucial to meet growing demands. Double-sided adhesive tapes are increasingly coming into focus as indispensable components across various industries.

The Value Two Pathways Bring for Manufacturing Heat-Sealable Packaging

Bostik, Inc.

June 11, 2024

The ability to produce heat-sealable packaging via two separate pathways allows converters the flexibility to customize their package, increase production efficiencies, differentiate themselves in the market, and increase supply security.

Mixer Keeps Hot-Melt Adhesives Cool

A Rotary Batch Mixer imparts no shear or heat into heat-sensitive hot melt adhesive ingredients.

June 13, 2024

HMT Manufacturing produces hot-melt adhesives and laminating systems that join almost any material, such as fabric, wood, melamine, foil and cork, to virtually any substrate including plywood, polystyrene, rubber, steel, and foam.

Precise Dispensing for Medical Wearables

Compact diagnostic devices require high-precision dispensing systems to apply small amounts of UV adhesives to medical printed circuit boards.

June 18, 2024

High-performance adhesion technology is a significant factor in ensuring that medical health parameters can be easily monitored in real time without any location restraints.

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Sustainable Technologies and Growth in Asia-Pacific Drive Adhesives and Sealants Market

Demand for innovative adhesive and sealant technology is increasing as industries look to implement eco-friendly product designs.

Sahil Aaron

June 20, 2024

Adhesives are ubiquitous in our lives, from the glue that holds smartphone parts together to the sealants that waterproof homes.

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Automated Dispensing Improves Processing Stability in Solenoid Valve Production

Solenoid valve production has improved processing stability when automated dispensing of two-component media replaces manual mixing and dosing.

June 25, 2024

Solenoid valve production demonstrates improved processing stability when automated dispensing of two-component media replaces manual mixing and dosing.

From the Editor

Will Laboratories Become Self-Driving?

A facility at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory will use artificial intelligence to automate its entire experimentation process.

Karen Parker

June 27, 2024

There is a lot of discussion these days in the automotive industry about self-driving technology in cars. I remember talking to an executive in the automotive industry over 10 years ago about driving on the Autobahn and using the self-driving technology that was available at that time.