Finished Adhesives and Sealants - Articles - Page 167

Mactac Partners with Esker to Adopt Process Automation Solutions

Automating the accounts payable and order management processes is in line with Mactac’s future growth strategy.

September 27, 2021

Mactac^®, a LINTEC company, is partnering with Esker to automate its accounts payable (AP) and order management (OM) processes.

3M Announces Bonding Process Center Evolution

Formerly known as Global Adhesives Solutions Labs, 3M Bonding Process Centers connect customers with local 3M experts to help solve problems and optimize processes.

September 24, 2021

3M recently announced that its Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division is evolving its Bonding Process Centers in St. Paul, Minn.; Neuss, Germany; and Shanghai, China.

Nexa and Henkel Collaborate on Full-Scale Additive Manufacturing Customer Center

The companies plan to invite additional automation, process, and software innovation partners to join the center.

September 23, 2021

Polymer 3D printer manufacturer Nexa3D recently announced the opening of its first full-scale additive manufacturing customer center, NEXTFACTORY in Ventura, Calif., in partnership with Henkel.

RPM’s Nance Named to Savoy Magazine’s 2021 List of Most Influential Black Corporate Directors

Nance chairs RPM’s governance and nominating committee.

September 22, 2021

RPM International Inc. recently announced that Frederick R. Nance, a member of the company’s board, has been named to Savoy magazine’s 2021 Most Influential Black Corporate Directors list.

MASTER BOND: Thermally Conductive, Low-Outgassing Epoxy

Master Bond reports that the epoxy adheres to a variety of substrates, including metals, composites, glass, ceramics, semiconductor materials, and many plastics.

September 21, 2021

Master Bond EP3HTS-TC is a one-part, NASA-low-outgassing-rated epoxy with a thermal conductivity of 16-17 W/(m·K).

Organizers Seek Abstracts for Adhesion Society Annual Meeting

The meeting will be held February 20-23 at the San Diego Mission Bay Hotel.

September 21, 2021

Organizers of the 2022 Adhesion Society Annual Meeting are seeking abstracts for presentations in all areas of adhesion science and technology, with emphasis on sustainability and adhesion, bio-adhesion, soft adhesives, and structural adhesives.

H.B. Fuller to Highlight Sustainability Solutions at INDEX20

Attendees are invited to visit H.B. Fuller at booth number 1522.

September 21, 2021

H.B. Fuller announced that its activities at INDEX™20, being held October 19-22 in Geneva, Switzerland, will focus on next-generation technologies and solutions that can reduce the overall ecological footprint and support manufacturers’ equipment effectiveness and regulatory goals.

Ask Dr. Dave

Bonding Fluoroplastic Parts to Metals

We manufacture PTFE and other fluoroplastic parts. We have been requested to make parts that can be bonded to metals. Is there a good adhesive, some sort of additive to the PTFE, or a surface treatment that we can use?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

September 21, 2021

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a high-performance plastic used in a variety of industries, particularly for its heat and chemical resistance and “non-stick” properties. However, PTFE has a low surface energy that does not allow adhesives to wet its surface and subsequently bond.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Meridian’s Latest Acquisition

Last week, Meridian Adhesives Group’s acquisition of Prime Blend drew the most reader interest.

Susan Sutton

September 20, 2021

How are acquisitions shaping the industry? Please contact me at (248) 786-1704 or suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your thoughts.

Mule-Hide Names Miller Territory Manager for Central California

Miller has worked in the roofing industry for almost 40 years.

September 20, 2021

Chuck Miller has joined Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. as territory manager for Central California, serving as the company’s lead contact with contractors throughout the territory.