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Readers Drawn to Agreement between H.B. Fuller and JACPL

H.B. Fuller’s partnership with JACPL garnered the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

July 19, 2021

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DuPont Named Winner of GM Overdrive Award

The award was announced during a virtual ceremony on June 22.

July 5, 2021

DuPont Mobility & Materials announced that it has won the GM Overdrive Award for its BETASEAL™ 900 EI electrically isolating sealant in the Accelerate Innovation category.

Modernizing Assembly Lines with UV LED Curing

Adhesive bonding, sealing, and coating processes in factory assembly lines are rapidly upgrading to UV LED curing technology.

Jake Chaney Stacy Hoge

May 12, 2021

Ultraviolet (UV) light-emitting diode (LED) curing technology offers significant advantages compared to traditional mercury UV curing. As a result, adhesive bonding, sealing, and coating processes in factory assembly lines are rapidly upgrading to UV LED curing technology.

Sika to Acquire Japan-Based Hamatite

Hamatite offers adhesives and sealants to the automotive and construction industries.

May 6, 2021

Sika recently announced that it has agreed to acquire Hamatite, the adhesives business of The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.

Henkel and North Carolina State University Enter Research Partnership Focused on Power Electronics

Henkel will leverage services from NC State’s Packaging Research in Electronic Energy Systems (PREES) lab facilities as part of the agreement.

March 2, 2021

Henkel and North Carolina State University's Future Renewable Electric Energy Delivery and Management (FREEDM) Systems Engineering Research Center recently announced a new partnership agreement designed to study the impact of materials technology on power electronics applications.

DELO: Sealant for Electronics Connectors

DELO DUALBOND GE4918 reportedly offers very good pin sealing properties, increases connector life, and allows efficient production.

November 17, 2020

DELO recently introduced a light- and humidity-curing sealant for connectors that are often found in vehicle control units or sensors.

Adhesives in Automotive Assembly

Advanced sealants and adhesives in vehicle assembly effectively and safely address key applications that have traditionally employed mechanical fasteners while adding design freedom to today's modern vehicles.

Greg Moran

September 29, 2020

Transportation has evolved tremendously over the last century. From horse and buggy to steam power, the internal combustion engine, multi-speed powertrains, and the latest push for hybrids and electrification—the way things move has changed tremendously.

DOE and Other Federal Agencies Launch Federal Consortium for Advanced Batteries

The consortium reportedly provides a framework for cooperation and coordination among federal agencies having a stake in developing advanced battery technology and establishing a domestic supply of lithium batteries.

September 21, 2020

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Commerce (DOC), Department of Defense (DoD), and Department of State recently launched the Federal Consortium for Advanced Batteries (FCAB) to accelerate the development of a robust, secure, domestic industrial base for advanced batteries.

WACKER thermal interface materials center

WACKER Inaugurates Global Competence Center for Thermal Interface Materials in Shanghai

WACKER’s new R&D lab in Shanghai will focus on the development of silicone-based thermal interface materials and novel applications.

September 18, 2020

WACKER recently announced that it has opened a global competence center for thermal interface materials (TIMs) in Shanghai, China.

Five Key Trends Shaping the Future of Tech Innovation Across All Industries

The five trends that are shaping the post-COVID-19 future include infection prevention, remote commerce, improving resiliency, greater agility, and macroeconomic impacts.

September 14, 2020

The pandemic has drastically changed the landscape for businesses across all industries, forcing immediate changes that will often have long-term consequences.