Adhesive and coating systems that use ultraviolet (UV) or visible light to begin the curing are intrinsically very attractive systems to the manufacturing engineer, allowing assembly of components and then “curing on command” by exposing to the radiation.
An appliance manufacturer successfully upgraded its freezer assembly process from an outdated XY-applied hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesive to a fully automated XYZ application.
October 17, 2019
Electrolux is a global manufacturer of appliances ranging from washers and dryers to water heaters and dishwashers.
The ASSEMBLY Show will provide thousands of attendees with numerous opportunities to learn from industry experts, explore the latest products and technologies, and network throughout the three-day event.
October 14, 2019
The manufacturing community will assemble October 22-24 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill., for the seventh annual ASSEMBLY Show.
A structural adhesive is a “load-bearing” adhesive that is used to bond a joint and is capable of holding two or more substrates together under stress.
The high viscosity and high proportion of abrasive fillers in the pastes, adhesives, and sealants used to assemble high-voltage batteries requires specialized dispensing and filling technologies.
The desire to reduce vehicle emissions, especially in densely populated areas, is driving the replacement of combustion engine-powered cars with electrical vehicles.
Using hydrophobic surface-treated fumed silica in combination with a novel non-yellowing amino-functional silane adhesion promoter leads to an optically clear silane-modified polymer-based adhesive system with superior color stability.
October 1, 2019
The hybrid adhesive and sealant market is projected to grow from $4.6 billion in 2016 to over $7.5 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 8.6%.1 Silane-modified polymers (SMPs) are the resins of choice for this market, as they provide excellent adhesion and elasticity.
For facility operations managers, launching a 5S lean manufacturing program can reduce waste and optimize productivity through better workplace organization.