Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs)

Privacy, Please

New adhesive strips are functional for hiding personal and private information on prescription bottles.

February 21, 2018

In an attempt to help prevent medical identity theft, a company has introduced ZapStrips, adhesive strips that wrap around current labels on a prescription bottle to erase all of the information formerly printed.

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Evonik Opens Polyamide Powder Plant

The new facility primarily produces high-performance powders for the 3D printing market.

February 19, 2018

Evonik Industries recently announced it has opened another production line for specialty polyamide 12 powders (PA 12) of its VESTOSINT® brand.

Geckos Help Mankind Defy Gravity

Currently no materials exist that could allow people to scale walls or transverse ceiling as effortlessly as the gecko.

Joan Mantini

February 14, 2018

The unique toe pads of the gecko are being researched once again by scientist, but this time it is in the hopes that one day it can be used to help defy gravity for mankind.

Shurtape Announces HVAC Student Program

Up to three students will be selected to participate in this year’s program.

February 2, 2018

Shurtape Technologies LLC recently announced it is searching for HVAC students to participate in the fourth year of its Mission: HVAC, Educating for Success program.

Measuring Time in the Sun

A new wearable sensor contains photosensitive dyes that change colors when it has been exposed to UV rays.

Joan Mantini

January 31, 2018

A beauty company recently unveiled its battery-free wearable electronic device designed to measure an individual’s ultraviolet exposure by adhering a one-inch-thick transparent patch on the user’s thumbnail.

FEICA Issues Call for Papers

Abstracts are due by e-mail no later than March 30.

January 26, 2018

FEICA invites industry experts to speak at the 2018 European Adhesive & Sealant Conference and Expo.

Peacock Named FLEXcon CFO

In her new role, Peacock will develop financial strategies, identify metrics and drive the ongoing development and monitoring of controls and systems.

January 19, 2018

FLEXcon Co. Inc. recently announced Aimee Peacock as chief financial officer (CFO), North America.

COTRONICS: Ceramic Tape

January 18, 2018

The tape is woven from durable, flexible, industrial grade ceramic fibers that have chemical stability and resistance to thermal shock, corrosive attack, mechanical vibration, and stress.