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Structural Adhesives are Reaching New Heights with an Innovative Electric Vehicle

Sika serves as the adhesive bonding technology partner for a world record attempt featuring a 100% solar-powered vehicle.

September 28, 2021

Sika is sponsoring the Peak Evolution expedition, a challenging project to reach a new world record. The Peak Evolution team is developing an innovative and sustainable agricultural vehicle called TERREN, working completely with electrical power.

Ask Dr. Dave

Bonding Fluoroplastic Parts to Metals

We manufacture PTFE and other fluoroplastic parts. We have been requested to make parts that can be bonded to metals. Is there a good adhesive, some sort of additive to the PTFE, or a surface treatment that we can use?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

September 21, 2021

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a high-performance plastic used in a variety of industries, particularly for its heat and chemical resistance and “non-stick” properties. However, PTFE has a low surface energy that does not allow adhesives to wet its surface and subsequently bond.

Henkel to Present Advanced Bonding Techniques at Vehicle Displays & Interfaces Symposium

Henkel will introduce a new structural bonding method that accurately and efficiently cures adhesives in display applications.

September 15, 2021

At the Vehicle Displays & Interfaces Symposium, which will be held September 28-29 online and in Detroit, Mich., Henkel will introduce a new bonding solution that reportedly brings speed, performance, and flexibility to display manufacture.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Arkema Acquisition of Ashland Performance Adhesives Dominates the News

The Ashland Performance Adhesives acquisition by Arkema remains our most popular news story for the second consecutive week.

Susan Sutton

September 13, 2021

How are acquisitions shaping the industry? Please contact me at (248) 786-1704 or suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your thoughts.

DuPont Named Finalist for Two R&D 100 Awards

In the past eight years, DuPont has been named a finalist 17 times and has been the winner of six R&D 100 Awards.

September 1, 2021

DuPont Mobility & Materials has been named a finalist in the annual R&D 100 Awards for two of its solutions in the mechanical/materials category.

Henkel polyurethane hot melt for electronics

HENKEL: Bio-Based Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesive for Consumer Electronics Assembly

This is the company's inaugural consumer electronics-specific, bio-based PUR hot-melt adhesive.

August 19, 2021

Henkel recently announced the development and commercial availability of LOCTITE^® HHD 3544F, a bio-based polyurethane reactive (PUR) hot-melt adhesive designed for consumer electronics assembly.

Seven Ways Adhesives Push Electric Vehicle Design Forward

Adhesives offer significant advancements in electric vehicle safety, cost, durability, and performance.

Andreas Lutz Ph.D.

August 2, 2021

The transformation of the world’s vehicles from internal combustion engines (ICEs) to electric vehicles (EVs) relies in large part on what holds the vehicles together—namely, adhesives.

DELO high-temperature-resistant adhesive

DELO: High-Temperature-Resistant Structural Adhesive

The high-temperature-resistant adhesive has been optimized for bonding magnets in electric motors.

July 20, 2021

DELO has launched DELO MONOPOX HT2999, a structural adhesive with high temperature stability.

Lubribond to Distribute Scott Bader Structural Adhesives Line in Benelux

Lubribond Benelux offers a range of adhesives and chemical bonding agents including industrial adhesives and silicones.

May 26, 2021

Scott Bader Co. Ltd. recently announced its partnership with Lubribond Benelux for the distribution of Crestabond^® structural adhesives for industrial applications in The Benelux Union.

DuPont Takes Steps to Increase Capacity for Automotive Adhesives in Europe

The investment will expand capacity to support growth in vehicle electrification.

May 24, 2021

DuPont Mobility & Materials recently announced it is investing $5 million in capital and operating resources at its manufacturing facilities in Germany and Switzerland to increase capacity for its high-performance automotive adhesives.