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Henkel Signs Distribution Agreement with Tekra

Henkel Adhesive Technologies’ Electronics business recently announced a new distribution partnership with Tekra.

May 17, 2016

Tekra reportedly will deliver sales, technical consultation, and post-sale service for Henkel’s full line of electronic ink materials.

Accumetric and Soudal Merge

Accumetric LLC recently announced its recent merger with Soudal Inc.

May 17, 2016

Accumetric’s Elizabethtown, Ky., facility will serve as the company’s North American headquarters.

ASHLAND INC.: Acrylic PSA

May 13, 2016

Aroset™ PS 6449 is reportedly a solution-based acrylic PSA that can deliver superior optical clarity to electronics applications.

Builder Confidence Holds Firm in April

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes remained unchanged in April.

May 11, 2016

The HMI components that measure sales expectations in the next six months rose one point to 62.

Demand Is Rising for Hot Melt Adhesives

The global hot melt adhesives market is valued at $5.4 billion in 2015 in terms of value.

May 10, 2016

The global hot melt adhesives market is anticipated to expand at a moderate compound annual growth rate.

H.B. FULLER CO.: Stretchable Adhesive

May 5, 2016

This company has launched of a new stretchable adhesive.

Ask Dr. Dave

Can you recommend a safe adhesive for bonding plastics?

With the correct choice of monomers, a UV-cured acrylic will give very strong bonds on these plastics and a crystal-clear bond line.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

May 2, 2016

Question: We bond interlocking polystyrene and ABS tubes together with a solvent-based cement. Can you recommend a less hazardous and safer adhesive? The plastics are clear.

Tape Summit 2016 in the Sunshine State

The PSTC's Tape Summit 2016 comes to Orlando to showcase the latest in PSA tape know-how.

May 2, 2016

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) will host the 2016 Tape Summit and Spring Membership Meeting May 2-6 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. The event will offer PSA professionals the chance to learn about the latest trends in PSA technologies and regulations, explore the exhibition space, and network with other industry professionals.

Advancing Adhesives

Material Solutions for Medical Wearables

Films allow sensitive electronics to be directly embedded more efficiently.

May 2, 2016

The global healthcare industry is experiencing an increase in wearable technology development, which can help improve the health of patients and lower health care costs. Wearable patches, despite still being in the early stages, hold enormous potential for the future.

Advancing Adhesives

Spider Silk Brings Adhesive Opportunities

Spider silk has the potential for industrial use in applications including ligament and tendon repair, advanced coatings, and bioadhesives.

May 2, 2016

Utah State University recently received a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract with Salt Lake City-based Technology Holding LLC from the U.S. Army to continue research and development of spider silk manufacturing.