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Adhesives and Sealants' Role in Electronics Device Design

Mobile electronics device design trends are driving adhesive innovation.

January 1, 2018

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.

Solving Complex Adhesion Problems with Plasma

When traditional chemical adhesives fail to sufficiently bond dissimilar types of materials, engineers often turn to plasma treatments to solve complex adhesion problems

Jeff Elliott

January 1, 2018

Whether bonding metal to plastic, silicon to glass, polymers to other polymers of different durometers, biological content to polymeric microtiter plates or even bonding to polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), plasma can be used to promote adhesion. Adhesion promotion can be achieved by increasing the surface free energy through several mechanisms, including precision cleaning, chemically or physically modifying the surface, increasing surface area by roughening, and primer coatings, according to Michael Barden of PVA TePla, a company that designs and manufactures plasma systems.

Ford Intensifies China Growth Plan

Ford plans to grow its China revenue by 50% by 2025 compared to 2017 and is focusing its business expansion on three areas.

December 29, 2017

Building on a decade of significant investments and growth, Ford recently outlined the next phase of its China expansion strategy, focused on SUVs, electric and connected vehicles, a streamlined business structure, and closer connections to Chinese customers.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Michelman Makes Top News

Last week, news about Michelman’s expansion received the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

December 11, 2017

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.

IPC APEX Expo 2018 Program Announced

A free opening keynote will be given by Jared Cohen, founder and director of Google Ideas at Google and now CEO of Jigsaw.

December 5, 2017

IPC APEX Expo 2018 is scheduled to take place February 27-March 1 in San Diego.

Ashland and Phoseon Announce Global UV LED Initiative

This relationship will reportedly provide the converter base with proven plug-and-play solutions.

November 1, 2017

The initiative combines Ashland’s expertise in UV LED coatings and laminating adhesives and Phoseon’s UV LED-curing lamp technology.

The Future Is in Sustainability and Safety

To remain competitive, suppliers must deliver innovations that enable formulators to develop products that satisfy consumer demand.

Hong Zheng

November 1, 2017

Sustainability has become a key driver for the adhesives industry. Once considered a “nice to have” feature, sustainability is increasingly valued by both adhesive producers and end users. In addition, regulations calling for safer, cleaner materials, especially in Europe, are driving the demand for more environmentally friendly products.

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High-Performance Bonding

New adhesives offer manufacturers solutions to reduce weight and gain fuel efficiency.

Frank Kerstan

November 1, 2017

As vehicle manufacturers worldwide look to reduce weight from their cars and trucks in order to boost fuel economy and reduce emissions, they must set aside the mindset that has dictated traditional material and process choices and instead consider new and emerging technologies. This includes selecting adhesives and other joining options. Each car today contains, on average, 15 kg (~ 33 lbs) of adhesives,―and this amount will likely increase in the future.

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Underwater Bonding

A new “biomimetic” glue can provide high-strength bonding under water.

Erin Easterling

November 1, 2017

When it comes to underwater adhesion, shellfish are the true experts. Mussels, barnacles and oysters attach to rocks with apparent ease. Yet our man-made glues often fail when trying to stick in wet environments. “Our current adhesives are terrible at wet bonding, yet marine biology solved this problem eons ago,” said Jonathan Wilker, a professor of chemistry and materials engineering at Purdue University.