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The Given Diagnostic System, a wireless endoscopy system manufactured by Given Imaging, has revolutionized the diagnostic process for cancers and other disorders of the small intestine. Rather than relying upon

With environmental concerns knocking at the door, the wood adhesive industry can take heart in two soy-based adhesive products that offer environmental benefits. By using soy as an alternative adhesive,

NuSil Technology, a leading formulator and manufacturer of silicone compounds for healthcare, aerospace and photonics, recently announced the expansion and modernization of its R&D and production development departments. This facilities-development

Polyurethane demand in 2002 for furniture applications was 505 mil. lbs., representing a slight decrease from the 544 mil. lbs. reported in 2000.The 2002 End Use Market Survey of the

U.S. label shipments will expand 4.8% per annum through 2006 to 8 bil. square meters valued at $14 bil. This will generate demand for 2.5 bil. lbs of raw materials.

Soy-based adhesives have been used in the manufacture of common wood products such as plywood for over 70 years.

Two years ago, ASI reported the successful introduction of Meta-Tec (patent pending), a new environmentally friendly advanced adhesive technology from W.F. Taylor. Since then, Meta-Tec has been field-tested in a number of products ranging from wood flooring adhesives to concrete sealers, with impressive results.

HIDROMIX mixing blade system handles difficult dental mold compound in comparative lab testing.

When used with appropriate crosslinkers and tackifiers, acrylic polymer systems can be designed to adhere to many different surfaces. One area, however, where acrylic-based systems have not performed so well is in adhesion to low energy plastic surfaces. This article examines one company's efforts to fill such a void in the pressure-sensitive adhesive industry.