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Pressure-Sensitive Tape Solutions for Electronics

Designs for consumer electronics continue to evolve, and pressure-sensitive tape manufacturers are addressing those changing needs with products that go beyond simple bonding.

Thomas C. Epple

June 26, 2020

As the marketplace for consumer electronics devices becomes more sophisticated, the adhesive products that hold them together have to be just as versatile and multifunctional. Consumers have demanded their devices get sleeker, more powerful, and lighter, putting demands on manufacturers.

FEICA/EURADH Announce Winner of the 2020 Adhesion Innovation Award

For the 2020 edition of the biannual award, 10 candidates submitted papers in innovative adhesion science, and the EURADH jury examined each one for everything from scientific impact to practical application.

June 25, 2020

The winner of the second FEICA/EURADH Adhesion Innovation Award is Elisa Arikan for her paper on “Structural Adhesive Bonding of Polymers-Surface Characteristics and Adhesion Mechanism.”

What Are Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives and Tapes?

A variety of adhesive chemistries and tape formats can be combined to help ensure that a specific tape satisfies a specific need.

Anthony Cotter

June 24, 2020

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council defines a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) as requiring two things: aggressive and permanent tack, and adhesion with finger pressure. This simple definition makes the concept of a PSA easy for anyone to understand.

MACTAC: Cold-Temperature Tapes

According to Mactac, Macbond Arctic provides superior adhesive performance for a wide range of temperatures (-65 to 150˚F).

June 24, 2020

Mactac Industrial Tapes recently announced the launch of a new cold-temperature industrial tape line, Macbond Arctic.

Dow Issues Sustainability Report, Sets Targets to Drive Toward a Circular Economy

Dow’s new sustainability targets, which align to and build on its 2025 Sustainability Goals, include a number of initiatives.

June 24, 2020

Dow recently outlined progress and results aligned to its 2025 Sustainability Goals in its “2019 Sustainability Report.”

Builder Confidence Surges in June as Housing Rebound is Underway

All of the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index indices posted gains in June.

June 24, 2020

In a sign that housing stands poised to lead a post-pandemic economic recovery, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes jumped 21 points to 58 in June, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Egan and Dulá Join Huntsman Board of Directors

Cynthia L. Egan and Sonia Dulá both reportedly bring to Huntsman long and distinguished professional careers in global financial services, investment management, and international operations.

June 23, 2020

Huntsman Corp. recently announced the appointment of Cynthia L. Egan and Sonia Dulá to its board of directors.

DAP: Textured Concrete Sealant

Premium Textured Concrete is a textured latex sealant that simulates concrete, allowing users to achieve more accurate color matching to common concrete material.

June 23, 2020

DAP reports that its new Premium Textured Concrete, which is formulated with a textured finish to seamlessly blend with concrete, offers superior elongation and extension recovery for a more durable and long-lasting seal.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Sika Acquisition Draws Most Reader Interest

Sika’s acquisition of Modern Waterproofing Group garnered the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

June 22, 2020

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Henkel and Origin Collaborate to Help Meet Demand for COVID-19 Nasopharyngeal Swabs

Working cooperatively with Origin, Henkel supplied knowledge and technology to help design a nasopharyngeal swab that could be 3D printed at scale.

June 22, 2020

In collaboration with Origin, Henkel recently announced that it has leveraged its ability to carry out biocompatibility and mechanical testing at its facility in Concord, Calif., and provided a range of 3D-printable medical photopolymers designed for use on Origin’s material development systems.