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ASSEMBLY Show Returns to Rosemont: Opportunities for Adhesives and Sealants

In addition to the exhibition hall, the show will host a keynote speaker on sustainable improvement and lean manufacturing, three afternoon workshops, and various lectures and presentations.

October 1, 2015

The ASSEMBLY show is scheduled to take place October 27-29 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill. In addition to the exhibition hall, the show will host a keynote speaker on sustainable improvement and lean manufacturing, three afternoon workshops, and various lectures and presentations in the Showcase Theater.

Editor's Memo: On the Move

Fall is busy travel time, with the Adhesive and Sealant Council Fall Convention and the ASSEMBLY show taking place in October.

Teresa McPherson

October 1, 2015

Over the summer, my family and I moved from one state to another. It was not an easy move (traveling anywhere with two school-aged kids rarely is), but as the leaves start to turn and the kids settle into a new school, things are beginning to fall into place.

Bayer MaterialScience Becomes Covestro

September 2, 2015

Effective Sept. 1, Bayer MaterialScience is operating under the Covestro name.

Linking New Product Strategy and Tactics with Forecasts

Forecasting techniques and other approaches can be used to integrate new product strategy into everyday operations.

Marc Benevento

September 1, 2015

Forecasting is an essential part of many business processes, including new product planning and development. Forecasts of future sales are used to justify investment and resources for new product development.

Portugal to Welcome 2015 FEICA Conference

The FEICA 2015 European Adhesive and Sealant Conference and Expo will address key industry challenges.

September 1, 2015

More than 390 delegates will gather September 9-11 in Vilamoura, Portugal, for the FEICA 2015 European Adhesive and Sealant Conference and Expo.

Is a Failed Product a Failure – Or Opportunity?

Many "failed" projects are actually marketable in other areas. An industry consultant shares his top three categories of failed projects and how they became successful.

September 1, 2015

As a consultant in the silicones business over the last 20 years, I’ve found myself in some pretty sticky situations. I have been asked to make many new products, as well as help fix others considered “broken” in a customer’s process; many of these are outlined in the case history section of my book, Silicone Elastomer Handbook.

Comparing UV Acrylate Performance in Laminating Adhesives for Durable Electronics Applications

Several innovative materials can meet the requirements of laminating adhesives.

Jin Lu

September 1, 2015

Laminating adhesives are used for bonding two substrates together. They can be used in a variety of applications, such as food packaging, aerospace, automobiles, electronics or solar panels.

6 Key Trending Topics for the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) is monitoring six important trends and how they will affect the industry.

Traci Jensen

September 1, 2015

This has been a good year for the adhesives and sealants industry, as some positive economic trends are taking shape—and some long-unsettled regulatory oversight may be straightened out.

Editor's Memo: Innovation Abounds

Voting is now open for the ASI Readers' Choice Awards!

Teresa McPherson

September 1, 2015

I'm happy to announce that voting is now open for the ASI Readers’ Choice Awards! Over the past several months, we asked companies to submit their best-of-the-best innovative products for your consideration.