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Mixed, Not Stirred: Achieving Bubble-Free Adhesives and Sealants

When mixing adhesives and sealants, it is important to work as homogeneously as possible and without bubbles to ensure optimum adhesion and a full seal.

August 23, 2022

Hauschild Engineering reports that its SpeedMixer® has the ability to mix multi-material compounds in just a few minutes and without any air bubbles.

DOPAG Announces New Branch in Sweden

August 22, 2022

DOPAG is expanding its global sales and service network by establishing a new subsidiary in Sweden to support customers in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland.

Taking a Resin Dispensing Process from Prototyping to Commercialization

Flexibility is needed in every step of a new adhesive or sealant product’s life cycle—from conceptualization to commercialization.

Alejandro Ortega

July 14, 2022

Generally speaking, the hand dispensing of resins in prototypes is not a complicated process. Optimizing several factors will aid in the development of a transparent commercialization process, with straightforward resin dispensing and industrial dispensing equipment selection, all completed in an expedited timeframe.

Adhesive Dispensing for Automotive Headlights

Headlights for cars and commercial vehicles need to be continuously and consistently well bonded.

July 5, 2022

Dispensing technologies for the automotive industry play a central role beyond the production of engines, transmissions, and airbags. Even in the production of headlights for cars, commercial vehicles, and heavy-duty transport systems, nothing works without the precise dispensing of 1- or 2-component adhesives and sealants.

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PPG to Increase Aerospace Products Manufacturing Output

July 1, 2022

PPG recently announced that it will increase manufacturing output to meet rising demand for its commercial aerospace aftermarket products.

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Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Henkel’s E-Mobility Solutions at Battery Show Europe

Last week, readers were most drawn to news from Henkel regarding Battery Show Europe 2022.

Susan Sutton

June 27, 2022

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From the Editor

Building a Strong Adhesive and Sealant Industry

Events like the World Adhesive and Sealant Conference offer the industry a means to come together, make meaningful connections, and build opportunities for long-term growth.

Susan Sutton

June 24, 2022

One key theme at the 2022 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference was the industry’s ongoing commitment to innovation. It’s a topic that’s near and dear to my heart, and we’re exploring research and development activities in this issue with a discussion focusing on R&D-related challenges, opportunities, and digitalization strategies.

APPLIED Adhesives Acquires Axco Adhesive Systems

June 20, 2022

APPLIED Adhesives recently announced that it has completed its acquisition of Axco Adhesive Systems, an Oxnard, Calif.-based supplier of adhesives and dispensing equipment.

Striving for Sustainability

Bonding the World’s First Retractable Solar Roof

A fully automated metering and mixing system is helping to create retractable solar roofing systems in Switzerland and Germany.

June 10, 2022

A metering and mixing system is integrated into the production line for the individual solar modules used to create a retractable solar roof. The system meters and mixes a dual-component adhesive that is used to bond the thin plastic photovoltaic modules to a metal frame.

MEDMIX: Bayonet Ring Featuring 100% Recycled Material

May 31, 2022

In pursuit of its sustainability objectives, medmix has upgraded its MIXPAC™ F-System with a bayonet ring based on 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) polypropylene.