Articles Tagged with ''adhesives in automotive''

Dispensing Electrically Conductive Materials

When dispensing electrically conductive adhesives, users can be faced with the challenge of dispensing abrasive material with a high degree of accuracy, independent of viscosity.

Steffen Garbe

June 3, 2019

Electrically conductive materials are dispersions that are generally referred to as electrically conductive adhesives, silicones, or inks.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Henkel Acquisition of Molecule is Top News

Henkel’s acquisition in the additive manufacturing space led the news last week.

Susan Sutton

May 28, 2019

What opportunities is your company finding in 3D printing? I’d love to hear about it!

Top 5 News that Sticks

LORD Acquisition Draws Massive Reader Interest

News of LORD Corp.’s acquisition by Parker Hannifin jumped to the top spot last week.

Susan Sutton

May 20, 2019

How are acquisitions shaping the adhesives and sealants industry? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com or (248) 786-1704 to share your thoughts.

Multiple End-Use Industries Driving Increasing Demand for Advanced Composites

Advanced composites are widely employed across verticals like aerospace, automobile, construction, sports, and military.

May 20, 2019

The global advanced composites market is currently experiencing strong growth and projected to grow at a CAGR of around 9% from 2019-2024.

VanHaerents and Paskonis Join Avery Dennison’s Automotive Team

Michael VanHaerents has been appointed to the role of business development manager, automotive OEM, while Kristina Paskonis has been named key account manager.

May 16, 2019

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes North America recently announced the appointments of Michael VanHaerents and Kristina Paskonis to key roles on the company’s automotive team.

DuPont Showcases E-Mobility Solutions at The Battery Show

Drivers for reliable and efficient e-mobility reportedly include lightweighting, thermal management, safety, NVH (noise, vibration, and hardness), vehicle structure/durability, sensing, control, and connectivity.

May 10, 2019

DuPont recently announced that, through its AHEAD™ (Accelerating Hybrid-Electric Autonomous Driving) initiative, it showcased solutions that address desired attributes at The Battery Show and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo.

Parker Hannifin to Acquire LORD in Strategic Transaction

Upon closing of the transaction, LORD will be combined with Parker’s Engineered Materials Group.

May 6, 2019

Parker Hannifin Corp. recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LORD Corp. for approximately $3.7 billion in cash.

Safic-Alcan and Dow Expand Distribution Agreement for Flocking Adhesives Range

These one- or two-component flocking adhesives (including primer and catalyst), solvent or waterborne, reportedly bond well to various elastomers for weatherstrip production.

May 2, 2019

Safic-Alcan, an international specialty chemicals distributor, recently announced the extension of its agreement with Dow for the distribution of Dow’s flocking adhesives range.

Strategic Solutions

Market Opportunities for Structural Adhesives

Structural adhesives’ volume is expected to increase as pure electric vehicles displace internal combustion engines in the marketplace.

Aggie Lotz

May 1, 2019

Structural adhesives are displacing mechanical fasteners, welding and even tape in some fastening applications.

Market Trends

Water-Based Adhesive Growth Captures Majority of Market

The adhesives and sealants industry is anticipated to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% during the forecast period.

April 19, 2019

The global adhesives and sealants market size is expected to reach $82.4 billion by 2025, according to a recent report from Research and Markets.

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