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Ford Intensifies China Growth Plan

Ford plans to grow its China revenue by 50% by 2025 compared to 2017 and is focusing its business expansion on three areas.

December 29, 2017

Building on a decade of significant investments and growth, Ford recently outlined the next phase of its China expansion strategy, focused on SUVs, electric and connected vehicles, a streamlined business structure, and closer connections to Chinese customers.

Green Polyurethane Sealants Spurring Market Growth

The latest trend gaining momentum in the market is rising popularity of eco-friendly and bio-based polyurethane sealants.

December 28, 2017

The global polyurethane (PU) sealants market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.42% during from 2017-2021.

Carbon Fiber Electric Cars

The electric car uses Zolteck PX35 carbon fiber.

Joan Mantini

December 13, 2017

The new Uniti electric car is grabbing attention in Sweden with its all-carbon fiber body in place of a usual metal design.

PPG Completes $1.4 Million Auto Adhesives Center Upgrades

The investment at PPG’s automotive adhesives and sealants center showcases several improvements.

December 8, 2017

PPG has completed a $1.4-million investment at its automotive adhesives and sealants center in Saint-Just-en-Chaussée, France.

Top 9 Adhesives and Sealants Market Reports of 2017

Trending stories focused on end-use adhesives, sealants and coatings opportunities in the automotive, packaging and electronics markets were popular this year.

December 1, 2017

The year’s most-viewed market trends stories on the ASI website from 1/1/17 to date.

It’s The Assembly Show Time!

The Assembly Show will offer three days of educational sessions, exhibits, a dynamic keynote speaker and plenty of networking.

October 2, 2017

Assembly industry enthusiasts will connect at The Assembly Show, taking place October 24-26 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill. Returning for a fifth year, the event will offer three days of educational sessions, hundreds of exhibiting companies, thousands of industry professionals—including buyers and users of assembly equipment, products or services in manufacturing plants—a dynamic keynote speaker, and two networking receptions.

Operations

Next-Generation Acrylic Adhesives Enhance Assembly Operations

New adhesives can meet the rigorous demands of manufacturing commercial vehicles, wind energy equipment and industrial equipment

John E. Hill, Ph.D.

October 2, 2017

Acrylic adhesives offer the advantages of increased cost efficiencies, better aesthetics and improved impact resistance compared to other methods for the assembly of complex structures. Recently, new acrylic technology has been developed that offers superior lap-shear strength, high elongation and high bake resistance, as well as excellent failure mode across difficult-to-bond metal substrates. These “next-generation” acrylic adhesives are ideal for meeting the rigorous demands in various manufacturing and fabricating segments, including commercial vehicles, wind and energy equipment, and industrial equipment.

20 Dow Products Named R&D Award Finalists

The R&D 100 Awards is designed to identify and celebrate the top 100 revolutionary technologies introduced during the past year.

September 25, 2017

20 new products from The Dow Chemical Co. were named finalists for the 2017 R&D 100 Awards.

Covestro Supports Solar Car Challenge

The company is supporting the Aachen-based Sonnenwagen team’s project with materials and technical service and as a gold sponsor.

August 23, 2017

Covestro is supporting students at RWTH Aachen University and Aachen University of Applied Sciences with the development of a solar-powered electric car.