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Lean Manufacturing: Minimizing Converting Costs with Moisture and Coat Weight Control

Converting process efficiency is often affected by variations in coat weight, inefficient moisture control, and thickness and/or temperature issues.
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Sarah Hammond
April 30, 2021

Producers focus on minimizing waste, reducing costs, increasing product quality, and maximizing plant efficiency. Wasted efforts are certainly a drain on resources, in addition to wasted product, creating the need to evaluate and implement lean manufacturing principles.


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DuPont to Build New Adhesives Manufacturing Facility in China

Products manufactured at the facility will serve customers in the transportation industry, primarily vehicle electrification applications and lightweighting.
April 26, 2021
DuPont recently announced that it is investing approximately $30 million to build a new manufacturing facility in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu Province, in East China.
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Afera and FEICA to Step Up Collaboration

Areas of collaboration will involve pertinent topics such as the European Green Deal and other regulatory affairs.
April 26, 2021
FEICA (the European voice of the adhesive and sealant industry) and Afera (The European Adhesive Tape Association) recently announced that they intend to work more closely for the benefit of the entire industry.
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Exploring Assembly Applications for Adhesives and Sealants

From automotive and construction to general industrial applications, the use of adhesives and sealants is expanding in assembly operations around the world.
Susan Sutton
Susan Sutton
April 23, 2021

We’re focusing on adhesives in assembly applications in this issue of ASI, and it’s always exciting to see the industry’s development of new technologies in this sector, as well as the increasing willingness of OEMs and others to accept them.


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Scott Bader to Celebrate Centenary

During its centenary year, the company has chosen to support several environmental initiatives that will both protect and reduce its impact on the environment.
April 23, 2021
On April 28, Scott Bader will celebrate a major milestone in its history: 100 years in business and 70 years of the Scott Bader Commonwealth.
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Adhesive Bonding of Thermoplastics in Automotive

April 21, 2021

Vehicle manufacturers are improving fuel economy while reducing emissions by lightening the overall weight through material replacement. Using thermoplastics and adhesives instead of traditional screws and metals create less weight.


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