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ASC Announces University Tour Program

February 5, 2016

The program is reportedly designed to showcase the industry to prospective employees at leading universities and colleges that have a focus on adhesives and sealants within their curriculum.

PPG Named Sustainability Supplier of the Year by Fiat Chrysler

February 3, 2016

PPG recently announced it has been named Sustainability Supplier of the Year by the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Group for its Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region.

W.R. Meadows Marks 90 Years in Business

February 2, 2016

W.R. Meadows Inc. recently announced it is celebrating 90 years of business in 2016.

DELO: Epoxy Resin Adhesive

February 2, 2016

A new, dual-curing epoxy resin is available that can reportedly be used in the most demanding applications.

Advancing Adhesives

Breakthrough Improvements in Touchscreen Production

A new manufacturing process allows touchscreens to be flexible, curved, 3-D or wearable.

February 1, 2016

Heraeus recently announced that, in collaboration with the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), it has developed an improved mass-manufacturing process for its Clevios™-based films used in touch panels and sensors for a variety of electronics devices. This process will reportedly enable companies to use Clevios-based films to produce touchscreens with greater functionality, including the ability to be flexible, curved, 3-D or wearable.

Ask Dr. Dave

How do I disassemble nuts and bolts that were assembled using anaerobic threadlockers, then re-use the fasteners?

Threadlockers are generally comprised of three common types.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

February 1, 2016

Dave Dunn's February 2016 column.

Four Ways to Improve Communication at Work

It is possible to build better workplace relationships by communicating clearly and confidently.

Vivian Ciampi

February 1, 2016

Throughout my more than two-decade tenure as an executive coach and vice president in corporate America, I have seen millions of dollars senselessly lost due to ineffective communication.

Market Trends

UV-Curable Ink Applications Increase

Growth in the UV-curable ink market is being spurred by increased use in food and beverage packaging.

February 1, 2016

Introduced in 1960, ultraviolet (UV) curable ink has resulted in increased automation, particularly in the manufacturing sector. Originally, water- and solvent-based inks were used for flexographic printing, textile printing, screen printing, and more.

Market Trends

Convertible Flexible Packaging Demand Increases

Growth areas for flexible packaging include both food and nonfood applications.

February 1, 2016

Demand for converted flexible packaging in the U.S. is projected to increase 3.3% annually to $20.7 billion in 2019. Although advances will decelerate from the pace of the past decade, converted flexible packaging will remain a growth area in both food and nonfood applications due to the inherent cost and performance advantages of lightweight bags and pouches.

Increasing Production Uptime and Throughput in Packaging Applications

Increasing Production Marketing, Uptime and Throughput in Packaging Applications

Automatic splicing machines can ultimately provide greater line profitability.

Chris Graff

February 1, 2016

Downtime—both planned and unplanned—can have a pronounced impact on packing line efficiency and throughput. This downtime, caused by film roll changes, registration errors, catastrophic film failures, bottlenecks, and more, is costly and may seem impossible to avoid. Taking appropriate steps to streamline processes wherever possible can help to mitigate the repercussions of downtime, improving overall line efficiency and thus profitability.