CMC, which will be 51% owned by Bostik for an investment of around $11 million, will produce specialty cyanoacrylate monomers on an industrial scale at a competitive cost.
January 21, 2021
Arkema recently announced an investment in Crackless Monomer Co. (CMC), a joint venture between Bostik and Taiwanese company Cartell Chemical Co., to accelerate the development and production of high-value-added engineering adhesives.
The past year embodies the old proverb that “necessity is the mother of invention.” From remote schooling and work to virtual meetings and celebrations, COVID-19’s rapid spread and continued threat forced us to create new ways to lead productive lives as safely as possible.
Medical device manufacturers can find success when they embed processes and systems in a holistic manufacturing concept that takes into account the entire value chain.
January 18, 2021
The medical technology industry is growing faster than others and is currently experiencing a real change: more and more innovative products are being developed to help patients and relieve the burden on the healthcare system in the long term.
With applications ranging from over-the-counter medications and nutraceuticals to blood bags and syringes, the process of matching adhesive to end use in this highly regulated industry can be challenging.
It shouldn’t surprise anyone that the adhesive requirements for labels in the medical and pharmaceutical industry are diverse and demanding. With applications ranging from over-the-counter medications and nutraceuticals to blood bags and syringes, the process of matching adhesive to end use in this highly regulated industry is more involved than in almost any other segment.
Many innovative digital health solutions rely on printed electronics that are enabled by functional inks, coatings, and adhesives.
December 28, 2020
The current COVID-19 pandemic has put global healthcare systems under tremendous pressure. While some of the impacts are short term, others are considered transformative.
The construction industry is projected to offer lucrative opportunities for the UV adhesives market in the near future.
November 19, 2020
In terms of value, the global ultraviolet (UV) adhesives market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of around 8% from 2020-2030 and reach approximately $900 million by 2030.
The targeted investments include increasing supply capacities with manufacturing improvements at DuPont’s Healthcare Industries Materials Site in Hemlock, Mich.
November 11, 2020
DuPont recently announced that it is making significant investments in both capital and resources to strengthen strategic capabilities of its Liveo brand healthcare silicone solutions.
According to Master Bond, its EP42HT-4AOMed Black epoxy adhesive withstands aggressive chemical sterilants, radiation, and repeated cycles of autoclaving.
October 20, 2020
Master Bond EP42HT-4AOMed Black is a two-part epoxy created for medical device manufacturing.