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DOW PERFORMANCE SILICONES: Fast-Cure Adhesive

June 19, 2018

This company has unveiled DOWSIL™ EA 3500G fast-cure adhesive, a new silicone capable of building primerless adhesion within 10 min at room temperature

Advancing Adhesives

Accelerating 3D Printing for Industrial Manufacturing

Henkel’s Adhesive Technology business enters the 3D printing market.

June 1, 2018

Based on strategic partnerships with technology leaders such as Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) and Carbon 3D, as well as investments into its R&D and application capabilities, Henkel intends to accelerate additive manufacturing processes beyond prototyping to final parts production with a growing portfolio of 3D printing solutions, including advanced materials, services, and equipment.

Enabling High-Tech Innovation with Electronic Adhesives

Piyush Banerjee

June 1, 2018

Electronic adhesives are helping to overcome the challenges of modern-day electronic designs.

Case Study: A Standardized Bonding and Application Solution

June 1, 2018

A standardized process has increased productivity, reduced injury concerns, and improved environmental conditions for a 3M customer.

Ask Dr. Dave

The two-component epoxy we're using in a metal assembly operation on small parts doesn't cure fast enough. Can you help?

Dave Dunn's May 2018 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

May 18, 2018

The probable reason for your problem is the ultraviolet (UV) transparency of the plastic and the fact that epoxy bonds are not very UV resistant. Even epoxy coatings are not recommended for outdoor applications because they discolor under UV.

BOSTIK: Heat-Seal Coating

May 17, 2018

This company recently announced it will launch new copolyester heat seal coating formulations for food packaging applications at this year’s PACK EXPO.

TECTORIUS: Threadlocker

May 10, 2018

This company has added a new grade to its line of Vibra-Stop® products.

Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Characteristics and their Impact on Foam Anchorage

Understanding the variables involved in PSAs can lead to first-time-right decisions on adhesive selection and processing.

Natalie Ganio

May 1, 2018

Foam tapes are used in a wide range of markets, such as automotive, packaging, electronics and medical. They serve a number of functions—from vibration dampening to shock absorption to temperature insulation.

Ask Dr. Dave

Should I use a cyanoacrylate superglue for household repairs and assembly projects?

Dave Dunn's April 2018 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

April 13, 2018

Both of these types of adhesives have the advantage of not containing solvents and being single component, so no measuring or mixing is involved. In addition, they both use moisture to initiate the curing.