At my house, tape is a precious commodity. Whether it’s needed for wrapping a gift, or my kids’ use in building a robot out of random empty boxes, or adhering doodads to the pages of a scrapbook, we go through roll after roll of the stuff. But what about more high-tech uses of tape? Foam tapes are used in a range of markets, such as automotive, packaging, electronics and medical, and serve a number of functions. Understanding the variables involved in pressure-sensitive adhesives can lead to choosing the proper adhesive for the application. Read more here.
Wearable adhesives are being used to attach medical devices to patients’ bodies for continuous and long-term durations, writes Anne Wibaux, senior principal scientist, Scapa Healthcare. But the selection and development can be challenging and needs careful consideration. Read more here.