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Superglues vs. Polyurethane Glues

Should I use superglue or one of the new polyurethane glues for general-purpose assembly and home repairs?
Dave Dunn, Ph.D.
Dave Dunn Ph.D.
April 19, 2021

I have worked with companies that manufacture superglue and polyurethane glue, both of which are single-component, no-mix adhesives. Superglue, which is the common term for cyanoacrylate adhesive, has been around for about 60 years. In contrast, the polyurethanes are about 20 years old in the retail market and somewhat older in professional woodworking. I admit to using both types of adhesive regularly.


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IPC Issues Call for Participation for IPC APEX EXPO 2022

Technical conference paper abstracts are due June 18, 2021, and professional development course proposals are due July 16, 2021.
April 16, 2021
IPC recently announced that it is inviting engineers, researchers, academics, technical experts, and industry leaders to submit abstracts for IPC APEX EXPO 2022.
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Patenting Considerations for Composition Inventions in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Incorporating compositions into process or assembly/device claims, although restrictive, can afford some protection. But is it enough?
Sapna Blackburn
Sapna Blackburn Ph.D.
April 15, 2021

The global adhesives and sealants market grew from approximately $45 billion in 2010 to around $63 billion last year, according to The Adhesive and Sealant Council’s recently released “2020-2023 North American Market Report for Adhesives and Sealants, with a Global Overview.” During this period, over 200 patent applications (simple family groups) in the technical fields of adhesives and sealants were filed across the five major IP jurisdictions (US, EU, CN, JP, KR).


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CHARLES ROSS & SON CO.: Dual-Shaft Mixer

Complementing the high-shear mixer, a two-wing anchor promotes bulk flow and uniform batch temperature.
April 15, 2021
Charles Ross & Son Co. announced that it incorporates a high-shear rotor/stator into its dual-shaft mixer designed for more intense shearing and homogenization requirements.
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Epoxy Resins Market to Surpass $5.8 Billion by 2027

Strong demand from the aviation industry is propelling market growth of epoxy resins, which are widely used as corrosion inhibitors.
April 14, 2021
The global epoxy resins market was estimated to be valued at more than $3.5 billion in terms of revenue in 2019 and is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% from 2020 to 2027, according to a report published by Coherent Market Insights.
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