Articles Tagged with ''adhesives in medical/dental''

AVERY DENNISON MEDICAL SOLUTIONS: Medical Foam Tape

April 30, 2012

A new medical foam tape reportedly provides comfortable, breathable securement and can serve as a backing material in multiple constructions.

A Vision of Quality

February 1, 2012

One company’s reputation for product excellence results in regular investments in state-of-the-art inspection equipment.

ADVANCING ADHESIVES: Stick-On Tattoos Go High-Tech

January 1, 2012

Micro-electronics, elegant design and existing tattoo technology combine to create a complex device that is far more than a novelty.

Dispensing Automation

Cliff Bockard

June 1, 2011

In-depth knowledge is required to control and apply the dispensed liquid in medical applications.

STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS: Global PSA Growth Trends

Daniel S. Murad

May 1, 2011

The global pressure-sensitive industry is forecasted to grow 7% per year through 2014.

Adhesive Tapes as Trace Evidence

When adhesive tape is found as evidence at a crime scene, it is the forensic scientist’s job to match it to its source with little or no knowledge of tape construction.

John Johnston

January 1, 2008

The criminal element has discovered the thousands of uses for adhesive tape, and it is being found more and more often as trace evidence at crime scenes. By far the most common tape found as evidence in two out of three cases involving adhesive tape is duct tape.

Biodegradable Polymers in Adhesive Systems

Many biodegradable polymers are suited for adhesive applications, such as environmentally friendly packaging, recyclable envelope adhesives and biomedical devices.

Edward M. Petrie

June 1, 2007

Significant advances have been made over the past 20 years in the development of biodegradable polymers. These materials have been developed in a variety of forms, and thus have potential use in a range of industries, including adhesives.

Adhering to Difficult Substrates with Silicone Adhesives

Substrates with reactive groups available for bonding make chemical bonding easier to achieve, while substrates with nothing to react to make adhesion difficult.

October 1, 2005

Adhesive technology is equal parts chemistry and "black magic." The sheer number of available substrates makes it nearly impossible to test each adhesive on every type. However, by conducting tests on a selection of novel, or difficult-to-adhere-to, substrates, we can make inferences that may help narrow the choice of adhesives.

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