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Selecting the Optimal Adhesive for Wearable Medical Devices

Skin-interfacing adhesives’ ability to properly adhere to the skin is a key factor for an effectively functioning wearable device.

Anne Wibaux

May 1, 2018

The wearable adhesives market is being propelled by healthcare advancements and increasing demand for personalized care options. Wearable adhesives are used to attach medical devices to the body for continuous and long-term durations. While the skin-interfacing adhesive is only a small component of a wearable device, its ability to properly adhere to the skin is a key factor for an effectively functioning device.

Editor's Memo

Talking Adhesive and Sealants Tapes

Foam tapes and tapes for wearables are just two uses of adhesive tape.

Teresa McPherson

May 1, 2018

At my house, tape is a precious commodity. Whether it’s needed for wrapping a gift, or my kids’ use in building a robot out of random empty boxes, or adhering doodads to the pages of a scrapbook, we go through roll after roll of the stuff. But what about more high-tech uses of tape? Foam tapes are used in a range of markets, such as automotive, packaging, electronics and medical, and serve a number of functions.

Innovations in Curing Adhesives and Sealants

RadTech 2018 will include 100 presentations on the latest UV and EB technologies, as well as an exhibition.

May 1, 2018

RadTech 2018, the biennial global conference on the ultraviolet (UV) and electro-beam (EB) curing industry, will take place May 7-9 in Rosemont, Ill. The three-day conference will include more than 100 presentations detailing the latest information in UV and EB technology, including 3D printing, UV LEDs, packaging/printing, automotive markets, flooring, and more. In addition, a global market overview session will take place. In this session, representatives from leading companies will present market overview data from North America, China, and Europe.

DISPENSE WORKS: Dispensing Robot

May 1, 2018

This company now offers the RP Series robots with a 36 x 20-in. work area in a compact benchtop.

Sleeve Label Awards Winners Announced

The sleeved cans category had two winners.

May 1, 2018

AWA Alexander Watson Associates recently announced the recipients of its Sleeve Label Awards.

Foam Expo North America Show Wrapup

The second annual Foam Expo event attracted international interest with an expo and conference program.

May 1, 2018

The second annual Foam Expo and Conference took place March 6-8 in Novi, Mich. The event featured 291 exhibitors displaying cutting-edge technologies and concepts to 4,859 visitors who spanned the technical foam manufacturing supply chain. The event attracted considerable international interest, with attendees flying in from Mexico, Japan and China, as well as the U.S. and Canada.