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Top 5 News that Sticks

H.B. Fuller Revenue Makes Top News

Readers most clicked on news about H.B. Fuller’s fourth quarter results.

February 5, 2018

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Arkema Named to Top 100 Global Innovators List

The recognition rewards Arkema’s innovation culture and strategy in various areas.

February 5, 2018

Arkema recently announced it has been ranked among the 2017 Top 100 Global Innovators for the seventh consecutive year.

Customizing Efficiency in Manufacturing

Companies can realize major efficiencies and cost savings with standardized processes.

Ivan Seselj

February 1, 2018

Process improvement initiatives can vary greatly from company to company; however, many organizations share a common problem: the challenge of managing process variations.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Spray Adhesives Market Growth Receives Most Reader Interest

Last week, readers were drawn to news about the spray adhesives market.

Teresa McPherson

January 29, 2018

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Projects to Advance High-Performance Computing in Manufacturing

Each of the seven projects will receive up to $300,000 to support modeling and simulation subject-matter experts at the national laboratories and provide the needed supercomputing power.

January 24, 2018

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced $1.87 million for seven projects to advance innovation in U.S. manufacturing through high-performance computing.

UTECH North America Issues Call for Papers

Submissions must be received by January 28 in order to be considered.

January 24, 2018

Organizers of UTECH North America 2018 recently announced a call for papers.

BASF and Sirrus to Develop New Automotive Coatings

The agreement reportedly intends for BASF to further develop a new class of high-performance automotive coatings based on Sirrus’ proprietary methylene malonate technology.

January 22, 2018

BASF’s Coatings Division has entered into a joint development agreement with Sirrus Inc.

Pilot Chemical Launches Technology and Innovation Initiative

A majority of the investment will create and support a state-of-the-art Innovation Center

January 17, 2018

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced it is investing $5 million this year in technology and innovation.

IPC to Launch STEM Program at IPC APEX EXPO 2018

Students participating in the STEM program while at the show will be introduced to an industry that they might not otherwise have access to.

January 4, 2018

At IPC APEX EXPO 2018, which will be held February 24-March 1 in San Diego, IPC will introduce a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) program for high school students.

Editor's Memo

Innovation in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Many adhesives and sealants applications require innovative production processes

Teresa McPherson

January 1, 2018

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.