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Nordson ASYMTEK and Demant Celebrate 20 Years of Doing Business Together

The first Nordson ASYMTEK dispensing systems were shipped to Demant in 1999 for a dam-and-fill application for hearing aid electronics.

October 2, 2019

Nordson ASYMTEK, a Nordson company, recently announced that it has celebrated 20 years of supplying fluid dispensing equipment to Demant A/S, a manufacturer of hearing aid brands that include Oticon, Bernafon, and Sonic.

UNION TOOL CORP.: Dual-Lane Plywood Core Feeder

The core feeder automatically feeds two stacks of plywood cores up to 12 in. wide into Union Tool hot-melt roller coaters.

October 2, 2019

The Union Tool Corp. recently introduced a new core feeder for feeding plywood cores to engineered flooring laminating systems.

Adhesive Technologies Help Electric Vehicles Go the Distance

New adhesives, sealants, and foams can address the thermal and weight challenges of modern high-voltage vehicle batteries.

Volker Oehl

October 1, 2019

The desire to reduce vehicle emissions, especially in densely populated areas, is driving the replacement of combustion engine-powered cars with electrical vehicles.

Synthomer Increases Acrylic Dispersions Production Capacity with Facility Expansion in Germany

The investment increases the site’s capacity in excess of 30%, and Synthomer reports that its fully automated production facility significantly enhances the site’s capability to produce made-to-order specialty acrylics.

October 1, 2019

The Synthomer board of directors recently inaugurated a new 36,000-t expansion to the company’s acrylic dispersions production facility in Worms, Germany.

Sun Chemical to Highlight Pigment and Resin Technologies at ABRAFATI 2019

Visitors to Sun Chemical’s booth (Aisle D, Stand 2) will learn about key investments in product line expansions to meet the needs and trends of the marketplace.

October 1, 2019

Sun Chemical’s Performance Pigments and Advanced Materials divisions will showcase a full spectrum of pigment and resin technologies at ABRAFATI 2019.

DELO: Silicone-Free Liquid Sealant

DELO PHOTOBOND SL4165 is reportedly ideal for use in the automotive, electronics, and white goods industries.

October 1, 2019

DELO recently launched a fast-curing, silicone-free liquid sealant that protects assemblies from dust, air, and water.

Advancing Adhesives

Advances Toward Non-Yellowing Optically Clear Silane-Modified Polymer-Based Adhesive Formulations

Using hydrophobic surface-treated fumed silica in combination with a novel non-yellowing amino-functional silane adhesion promoter leads to an optically clear silane-modified polymer-based adhesive system with superior color stability.

October 1, 2019

The hybrid adhesive and sealant market is projected to grow from $4.6 billion in 2016 to over $7.5 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 8.6%.1 Silane-modified polymers (SMPs) are the resins of choice for this market, as they provide excellent adhesion and elasticity.

Editor's Memo

Assembly (Adhesives) Required

Most of the "things" we use every day are not born, they are made, and assembly is definitely required.

Susan Sutton

October 1, 2019

Practically every product we buy needs to be assembled in order to be operational. Very

Top 5 News that Sticks

Kraton’s Bio-Based Offerings at China Adhesive 2019 Draw Most Reader Interest

Readers last week showed the most interest in news from Kraton regarding its product offerings at the China Adhesive event.

Susan Sutton

September 30, 2019

How does your company address demand for bio-based materials? I’d love to hear about it! Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com or (248) 786-1704.

Dow Unveils Pressure-Sensitive Solutions for Paper and Film Label Applications at Labelexpo Europe

Dow reports that the new offering expands its portfolio for pressure-sensitive label applications with solutions that address key market trends.

September 30, 2019

At the recent Labelexpo Europe 2019, Dow introduced a range of new SYL-OFF silicone release coatings and INVISU acrylic adhesives designed for paper and film label applications.