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Advancing Adhesives

Underwater Bonding

A new “biomimetic” glue can provide high-strength bonding under water.

November 1, 2017

When it comes to underwater adhesion, shellfish are the true experts. Mussels, barnacles and oysters attach to rocks with apparent ease. Yet our man-made glues often fail when trying to stick in wet environments. “Our current adhesives are terrible at wet bonding, yet marine biology solved this problem eons ago,” said Jonathan Wilker, a professor of chemistry and materials engineering at Purdue University.

Is Your Company the Next Blockbuster?

Sparking new innovation can help companies succeed.

Steve Blue

November 1, 2017

Is your company the next Blockbuster? Not a blockbuster hit, but Blockbuster, the company that owned the video rental market until it was upended by an innovative competitor, Netflix. One thing is for certain: If your company isn’t innovating, all of its products or services eventually become commodities. Or they’re toppled by the next Netflix.

Editor's Memo

The Future is Now

Consumers today want to make sure they are buying high-quality products that are also good for the environment.

Teresa McPherson

November 1, 2017

Today’s environmentally conscious consumer does more than just buy organic, fair-trade groceries and recycle newspapers and glass containers. Now, consumers research the everyday items they buy in the same way as big-ticket purchases like TVs or cars, to make sure they are both high-quality products and good for the environment.

Ask Dr. Dave

What technologies are involved in making adhesives that fluoresce under ultraviolet (UV) light?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

November 1, 2017

Dave Dunn's November 2017 column.

Remodeling Market Maintains Strength in 2017 Third Quarter

For 18 consecutive quarters, the RMI has been at or above 50, which indicates that more remodelers report market activity is higher compared to the prior quarter than report it is lower.

October 31, 2017

The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 57 in the third quarter of 2017, up two points from the previous quarter.

Scott Bader Adhesives Receive ClassNK Certificate

“Gaining ClassNK approval is a significant step forward for the growth of our structural adhesives in the ship building industry,” said Jonathan Stowell, global adhesives director.

October 30, 2017

Scott Bader recently announced its structural adhesives have received the ClassNK Certificate of Approvals for Steel and GFRP Applications in the ship building industry.

Advancing Adhesives

Solving Engineering Challenges with Functional Coatings

Teflon™ and other functional coatings can solve design problems including excessive wear, sticking, noise, and corrosion.

October 27, 2017

Teflon, or polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), is one of the most versatile industrial coatings available today. Best known for its nonstick properties, Teflon offers an extremely low coefficient of friction, chemical inertness, and excellent dielectric stability. Far more than a product for cookware, Teflon’s non-stick properties can be used to solve a variety of design challenges, including preventing the buildup of contaminants, corrosion and bacteria, and reducing friction or sticking between parts that come into contact. It can also be used as an ingredient in heavy-wear, high-load applications.

3M Third-Quarter Sales Jump 6%

Third quarter operating income was $2 billion and operating income margin was 25%.

October 26, 2017

3M recently reported third-quarter sales were $8.2 billion, up 6% year-on-year.

Is Glue the New Fashion Trend?

Fashion designers are entering the runways with something a little different than consumers are used to seeing in clothing lines: stitch-free clothing.

Joan Mantini

October 25, 2017

Adhesives are being used in place of traditional thread stitching to give designs smoother lines and a lighter feel.

W.R. Meadows Signs Agreement with ARCOM

The companies have worked together to create customized versions of MasterSpec® sections.

October 25, 2017

W.R. Meadows and ARCOM recently announced that W. R. Meadows product data and customized specifications are available through ARCOM’s software platforms to architects, engineers, and design professionals.