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Pressure-Sensitive Medical Technology: Challenges and Considerations

Adhesives continue to find applications in the medical and wearable markets.

July 1, 2016

Advancements in medical technology can revolutionize how consumers track their health and how doctors monitor patients’ ailments. A crucial yet often overlooked component of these technological breakthroughs is pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs).

Collano, nolax and Emerell Launch Hot Melt Center

Collano, nolax and Emerell recently announced they have transferred their combined hot melt activities into a separate company within LAS Holding.

June 17, 2016

The new company is headquartered at the production site in Sursee, Switzerland.

H.B. Fuller to Acquire Cyberbond

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase Cyberbond, LLC.

June 13, 2016

Cyberbond will be included in H.B. Fuller’s Engineering Adhesives operating segment.

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Strategic Solutions

Minding the Gap Between Adhesives and Sealants Manufacturers and End Users

Transferring laboratory development into a real-world environment

Emily Koch Valencia

June 1, 2016

The adhesives and sealants industry has a continuing need to close the gap between formulators in the R&D laboratory and end users in the manufacturing and applications environment.

EXXONMOBIL CHEMICAL: Hot Melt Polymers

This company recently introduced new grades of low viscosity Vistamaxx™ performance polymers

May 16, 2016

This company recently introduced new grades of low viscosity Vistamaxx™ performance polymers.

H.B. FULLER CO.: Stretchable Adhesive

May 5, 2016

This company has launched of a new stretchable adhesive.

Advancing Adhesives

Material Solutions for Medical Wearables

Films allow sensitive electronics to be directly embedded more efficiently.

May 2, 2016

The global healthcare industry is experiencing an increase in wearable technology development, which can help improve the health of patients and lower health care costs. Wearable patches, despite still being in the early stages, hold enormous potential for the future.

Advancing Adhesives

Spider Silk Brings Adhesive Opportunities

Spider silk has the potential for industrial use in applications including ligament and tendon repair, advanced coatings, and bioadhesives.

May 2, 2016

Utah State University recently received a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract with Salt Lake City-based Technology Holding LLC from the U.S. Army to continue research and development of spider silk manufacturing.

Medical Polymer Market to Reach $2.9 Billion

The global market for medical polymers will grow to over $2.9 billion in revenue by 2021.

April 20, 2016

According to the report, implants and polymers used in diagnostic systems will dominate the market.

Market Trends: Bioadhesives Fill the Gaps

Bioadhesives can address several unmet needs in key industries like healthcare and pulp and paper.

November 1, 2015

Vast technological capabilities and the addition of more viable solutions have gradually reduced unmet needs across several industries. Many bioadhesive vendors are currently licensing new solutions to product developers that are looking to strengthen their portfolios—and market positions