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How much time do you think you spend in a day looking at a screen, be it a cell phone, tablet, computer screen or television? I know I’m sometimes guilty of checking my email on my phone one last time before bed—long after I’ve asked my kids to turn off and put away their devices. Research has shown that people spend an average of 8 hrs, 41 min on media devices, compared to 8 hrs, 21 min sleeping a day—a pretty remarkable statistic.
Manufacturers of these devices are driving innovation in adhesives and sealants.
Mobile electronics device design trends are driving adhesive innovation.
Design is all about tradeoffs. Mobile device manufacturers have to balance everything from cost and aesthetics to performance and durability―and then design a product that can both survive and thrive in today’s competitive consumer markets.
Based on adhesive, the silicone segment of the waterproof tapes market is reportedly projected to witness the highest growth during the forecast period.
The global waterproof tapes market is estimated at $9.96 billion in 2017 and is projected to reach $13.95 billion by 2022.