Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs)

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According to recently published market research data, the global market for electronic adhesives will increase at a 5.8% CAGR from 2023 to 2033.

Afera, the European Tape Association, and the German Adhesives Association (IVK), are developing a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) tool for harmonized PCF calculation of adhesives and adhesive tapes.

PSA tapes are increasingly used as an alternative to liquid adhesives and traditional fastening technologies in building and construction applications.

Henkel has introduced two next-generation medical grade, cyanoacrylates-based instant adhesives that offer improved safety and performance.

A team at Virginia Tech has adapted kirigami, the ancient Japanese art of cutting paper, into a method for increasing the adhesive bond of ordinary tape.

The adhesive formulation, adhesive thickness, and coating method all impact the properties of UV-curable acrylic, hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesives.

The completion of a workshop series hosted by Afera and the German Adhesives Association paves the way for the development of a new Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) tool for adhesive tape manufacturers in Europe.

Arkema achieves mass balance ISCC+ certification at its acrylic monomers production facility in Taixing, China.

A strong fourth quarter was partially offset by a financially challenging year, but the 2024 outlook remains positive. 

The new Cotronics’ Thermeez™ 397PS is a thermally (up to 1500ºF) insulating, woven, ceramic sticky tape.