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Dow Automotive Collaborates with Clemson Students to Support Lightweighting Goals

August 5, 2015

Dow Automotive Systems reportedly is again collaborating with students at Clemson University’s International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR).

Market Trends: Lightweighting is Strengthening the Global Automotive Adhesives and Sealants Market

Efficient technical support and close relationships with OEMs offer market participants a competitive edge.

August 3, 2015

Stringent fuel efficiency norms are compelling automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to reduce the weight of their vehicles, thus spurring the use of lightweight materials such as plastics, composites, and aluminum.

Case Study: Advancing Automobiles with Adhesives

Scott Bader advanced materials are used in the prize-winning Hyundai Intrado

August 3, 2015

JEC Composites recently gave its JEC 2015 Jury Prize to Hyundai and chassis designer Axon Automotive (part of Far-UK Ltd.) for the Intrado hydrogen-powered crossover car.

Pre-Dispersion Equipment Engineered for Lightweight Adhesive Fillers

An innovative dispersion technology assists in the homogenization of highly filled adhesives.

Stephanie Shira

August 3, 2015

Adhesives, sealants, and their hybrids are crucial for many industries in which weight and performance must be balanced and tradeoffs limited, such as automotive, aerospace, and marine.

Sika Nominated for Altair Enlighten Award

July 23, 2015

Sika Automotive recently announced it has been nominated for the 2015 Altair Enlighten Award.

Global Auto Composites Market to Grow 8%

July 15, 2015

The global automotive composites market is expected to increase to $7,019.7 million by 2022.

How Can Structural Adhesives Help Automakers Tackle a Weighty Issue?

A materials supplier explores how structural adhesives can help automakers to achieve their lightweighting goals.

Danielle Hunter

July 1, 2015

Automakers' search for lighter materials and more fuel-efficient vehicles is a well-covered topic. But there are more layers to the story than the headlines suggest.

Dow Automotive Structural Adhesives Receive Edison Award

May 1, 2015

Dow Automotive Systems recently announced that its BETAMATE™ structural adhesives have been named a silver winner by the 2015 Edison Awards.

Michelman to Join Advanced Composites Manufacturing Institute

March 19, 2015

Michelman recently announced it has been chosen to be part of an elite, 122-member consortium that will make up the new Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI).