Articles Tagged with ''adhesives in automotive''

Market Trends

Pressure-Sensitive Tapes on the Rise

Pressure-sensitive tape manufacturers are tapping into the packaging, medical, and transportation sectors to gain ground.

January 14, 2022

Today’s manufacturers have unrestrained access when it comes to bonding solutions. Pressure-sensitive tapes and labels have grown as a viable option, but why are these solutions important?

Photo of tubes of Bostik Born2Bond electronics

BOSTIK: Engineering Adhesives for Electronics Manufacturing

The new versatile and single-component hot-melt polyurethane reactive range has been designed specifically for the manufacture of miniaturized handheld and wearable electronic devices.

January 13, 2022

Bostik, an Arkema company, has extended its Born2Bond™ engineering adhesive range designed to support the electronics manufacturing sector.

Sika Announces New Facility for Adhesives and Sealants in India

The expansion is aimed at meeting rapidly growing demand in the Indian market.

December 15, 2021

Sika recently announced that it is opening a new technology center and manufacturing plant for high-quality adhesives and sealants in Pune, a city in the federal state of Maharashtra, India.

2021 Year in Review

From 2021’s in-depth feature articles to industry news stories, new product releases, and podcasts, readers sought out ASI content like never before.

December 10, 2021

Join us on a walk down memory lane as we revisit our most popular content of 2021.

Hexion’s Composite Technology Wins Two Awards from SPE

Hexion's composite technology was recognized in awards within the North American and Central European divisions, as well the Grand Award.

November 26, 2021

The Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE) recently recognized Hexion’s composite technology at the society’s Annual Automotive Innovation Awards Program.

Photo of leaders from DuPont and the Zhangjiagang government at groundbreaking ceremony.

DuPont Breaks Ground on New Facility in East China

The facility will produce a range of materials to advance applications for electrification and lightweighting in support of growing demand for DuPont’s automotive adhesives.

November 22, 2021

DuPont has broken ground on a previously announced $30 million facility in Zhangjiagang, China.

Latex Binders, Lithium-Ion Batteries, and Electric Vehicles

Although binder adhesives are a small component of the lithium-ion batteries that power electric vehicles, they play a critical role in ensuring performance and efficiency while providing improved battery kinetics.

Christian Page

November 10, 2021

Materials companies are searching for solutions to refine the Li-ion battery, increase its capacity, and enhance its charging capabilities without increasing its weight. New innovation is required to take Li-ion batteries to the next level. Part of the solution lies with binder adhesives.

Market Trends

Strong Growth Projected for Structural Adhesives

The global structural adhesives market is projected to reach $27.9 billion and exhibit a considerable CAGR from 2021-2030.

Suchita Gupta

October 26, 2021

Structural adhesives, also known as load-bearing adhesives, are substances that harden and fasten two similar or dissimilar substrate elements with high-modulus, high-strength, and permanent bonds.

Illustration of Avery Dennison tapes inside tire

AVERY DENNISON PERFORMANCE TAPES: Tapes for Acoustically Insulated Tires

The pressure-sensitive tapes help bond noise-absorbing foam and other materials to the inside surface of vehicle tires.

October 14, 2021

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes has announced the availability of a new portfolio of tapes for acoustically insulated tires.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Massive Interest in Kraton Acquisition Continues

Kraton’s planned acquisition by DL Chemical continued to hold readers’ interest last week.

Susan Sutton

October 11, 2021

How are acquisitions shaping the industry? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your thoughts.

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