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Royal Holdings Acquires Chemical Innovations

April 9, 2015

Royal Holdings Inc. recently announced that it has acquired the stock of Chemical Innovations Ltd. (CIL).

Sales of Electric Motorcycles and Scooters Expected to Climb

April 8, 2015

Sales of electric motorcycles and scooters are expected to reach nearly 6 million per year, according to a recent report.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Sika Acquisitions Bookend the Top 5

Last week, readers were most interested in Sika’s finalized acquisition of Axson.

Susan Sutton

April 6, 2015

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Two-Part Adhesives and Application Equipment

Many different starting materials are available in the formulation of two-part adhesives, all of which will require a variety of mixing, dispensing, and application methods.

Stephanie Shira

April 1, 2015

Two-part adhesives are an ever-growing segment of the adhesive and sealant industry, with applications in aerospace, construction, automotive, consumer goods, and the DIY/repair sectors.

Case Study

Adhesives at Work: Filters Reduce False Sealant Failures

Filtering can substantially reduce manual sealant inspection time, thus speeding up the automotive production line.

April 1, 2015

An automotive supplier uses a machine vision system to inspect up to 900 parts per min to substantially improve quality and productivity. The system checks for the presence and uniformity of a bead of sealant applied to the interior of a metal canister (see Figure 1).

Adhesives at Work: Vacuum Dispensing of Ignition Coils - Sophisticated Technology Made Affordable

Choosing the right coatings dispensing machinery can help lower investment costs and reduce project planning times for automotive suppliers.

April 1, 2015

The coating process is one of the most complicated steps in the production of automotive ignition coils. Since it can also be the most expensive, many automotive suppliers are hesitant to implement complex machinery.