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Henkel and Belgian scale-up Quad Industries, a specialist in printed electronics, have developed a new concept to enable innovations for smart health patches with accelerated speed to market at lower cost.

There are several chemical types of materials that can be used as a release coating — such as polyacrylates, carbamates, polyolefins, fluorocarbons, chromium stearate complexes, and silicones.

Henkel Adhesive Technologies offers hot melt adhesive solutions for right-sized cartons and envelopes. 

Due to supply and demand as well as increased raw material costs, OQ Chemicals will increase the prices for several of its products effective Jan. 1, 2024.

Sika has expanded its research and development capacities in the Asia-Pacific region with the opening of a new Technology Center in Suzhou, China. 

Soft-skin adhesives are becoming increasingly popular for medical, pharmaceutical, and personal care applications.

3M recently announced it has sold its 50% equity stake in Combi Packaging Systems LLC (Combi) to SIAT Group. 

Tape manufacturer tesa celebrated the expansion of its facilities in Sparta, Michigan, with customers, community leaders, and executives from Germany.

Depending on the material to mix and the pre-defined application, different mixer characteristics are of particular importance.

On January 1, 2024, regulatory limits for VOCs associated with the manufacture and import of certain products in Canada will come into effect.