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Sika Continues Build-a-Boat Sponsorship

June 10, 2015

Sika Corp. recently announced it will continue sponsorship of its Sikaflex^® Challenge Cup Build-a-Boat events throughout the summer.

3M: Pressure-Sensitive Cover Tape

June 10, 2015

A new generation of cover tape reportedly enables near-flawless placement of today’s shrinking chips on circuit boards.

Battery Life Dictates Smartphone Purchases in Brazil and India

June 8, 2015

Research from 3M Display Materials and Systems Division recently identified consumer preferences for display quality in the emerging markets of Brazil and India.

AGC CHEMICALS AMERICAS: Adhesive Compounds

June 5, 2015

This company has introduced a new line of Fluon^® AH-ETFE adhesive compounds.

Pierre Named Scott Bader CEO

June 4, 2015

Scott Bader recently announced it has appointed Jean-Claude Pierre as its new group CEO.

Submissions for the ASI Readers’ Choice Awards Are Open!

Companies are invited to submit their best-of-the-best products(s) for consideration in the 2015 ASI Readers’ Choice Awards.

Susan Sutton

June 2, 2015

After all of the nominations are in, our readers will vote for their favorites.

Apple Continues to Lose Tablet Market Share in 2015 First Quarter

June 2, 2015

For the second quarter in a row, Apple lost a substantial share of the tablet market as shipments declined and growth of the overall market remained stagnant.

All Adhesive and Sealant Meter/Mix Systems Are Not Created Equal

Meter/mix systems vary immensely from application to application.

Chris Conary

June 1, 2015

Meter/mix systems vary immensely from application to application. Adhesive or sealant resin formulations can vary as well—by chemistry, viscosity, filler content, handling time, and moisture sensitivity, as well as other critical performance factors engineered by the material supplier.

Ask Dr. Dave: Can I dispose of water that has adhesive residue?

The answer is almost certainly no.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

June 1, 2015

Dave Dunn's June 2015 column.

Understanding OSHA's Revised Hazard Communication Standard

Chemical producers and shippers will encounter challenges with the GHS - here's what you need to know.

Daniel Levine

June 1, 2015

As a response to the multiple definitions of hazard—and multiple ways of communicating these hazards—the United Nations adopted the Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) in 2003.