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Adhesives and Sealants Market Predictions Lead the News

News about the future of the adhesives and sealants market made top news last week.

September 17, 2018

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Global Hybrid Adhesives Market to Rise 6%

Major market players are reportedly investing in the R&D to develop advanced products which can overcome the shortcomings of the conventional adhesives and sealants.

September 13, 2018

The global hybrid adhesives and sealants market is projected to witness a compound annual growth rate of 6.02% during the forecast period of 2017 to 2023.

Advancing Adhesives

Sealing Solution for Electric Vehicles

Structural adhesives for battery pack assemblies in electric vehicles help ensure long-life components operation.

Christophe Van Herreweghe

September 1, 2018

Developers of electric vehicles are on a very steep learning curve. Advancements seem to be emerging almost daily—especially as they relate to the power source, which includes battery pack design, engineering and assembly.

Dow Automotive Systems Honored by Honda Brazil

This is the second year in a row that Dow has received the recognition from Honda Brazil.

June 13, 2018

Dow Automotive Systems recently received top supplier recognition from Honda Brazil for excellence in quality and delivery.

Lightweighting Driving Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Growth

With increased emphasis on fuel efficiency and vehicular emission control, the reduction of vehicle body weight is reportedly gaining widespread importance throughout the world.

May 30, 2018

The global hot-melt adhesives market is expected to register a moderate compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during the forecast period.

Strategic Solutions

Beyond Adhesion: Disruptive Innovation’s Impact in Transportation Adhesives

Part two of this series compares consumption trends in automotive powertrain adhesives and sealants to those of pure electric drivetrains.

Aggie Lotz Daniel S. Murad

April 6, 2018

In internal combustion (IC) engines, epoxy, silicone and UV/visible light-curing formulations offer enhanced capabilities and speed productivity to meet OEM and tier suppliers’ requirements. Significant innovations in gasketing, impregnation compounds, and bonding and potting can improve overall performance for automotive assembly applications.

Reversing for Recycling

A research team found that taking center stage in making this possible are ferromagnetic nanoparticles in thermoplastic adhesives, using electromagnetic energy.

Joan Mantini

February 28, 2018

A multi-year research program has made an effort that has yielded surprisingly effective results in its quest to develop reversible adhesive joints that can be debonded and rebounded, not just once, but multiple times.

Vehicle Ownership Rates Driving Auto Refinish Coating Market

The automotive refinish coating market is expected to grow to $12 billion by the end of 2022.

February 9, 2018

Polyurethane has the highest potential for growth in the automotive refinish coating market and is anticipated to gain share at the expense of other resin types. The polyurethane segment is predicted to be worth just under $4.7 billion at the end of 2022.

Passenger Cars to Retain Dominance in Hybrid Vehicle Market to 2026

While hybrid vehicles have not gained traction in regions such as Africa, Latin America and Middle East, they are likely to find growth opportunities in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America.

January 17, 2018

The global hybrid vehicle market is projected to grow at a 20.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the next 10 years, with features that enable end users to charge batteries using gasoline-powered motors significantly impacting growth.

Conflict-Free Cobalt

Back in the early 1900s, Cobalt Ontario had its heyday as a silver mining focal point.

Joan Mantini

January 3, 2018

Electric car makers and tech companies are eagerly looking for cobalt mines with conflict-free mining, and Cobalt Ontario might just be the “silver” ticket.