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Home » Topics » Adhesives and Sealants Topics » Testing/Quality Control

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Momentive 40 Year Test — Test Site 3

Forty Years in the Real World: Why Silicone Sealants Still Lead the Way

A landmark study looks at how long sealants used in the construction industry can last.
Errol Bull
November 24, 2025

The comparative weathering study launched in 1983 is studying 13 commercially available sealants that were applied as sealant joints between glass and painted aluminium test panels. 


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Why Measure Surface Energy?

Measuring surface energy is critical to the successful application of adhesives, coatings, and inks.
Kevin Brownsill
November 17, 2025

Experts from Intertronics and Dyne Testing, an Intertronics brand, discuss the importance of measuring surface energy. 


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Plasmatreat Offers Testing and Material Characterization Support

November 6, 2025

Equipped with advanced atmospheric plasma systems and a full range of equipment, Plasmatreat’s team is ready to deliver precise, tailored solutions for projects.


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AI-Driven 3D Vision Revolutionizes Adhesive Dispensing Quality Control

As electronics get smaller, manufacturers are turning to AI-powered vision systems to apply adhesives with pinpoint precision.
Juergen Dennig
October 17, 2025

Discover how next-gen 3D laser systems inspect adhesive beads thinner than a human hair — without slowing production.


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New ASTM Standard Addresses Sealant Compatibility

September 17, 2025

The new standard was developed by the flat glass subcommittee (C14.08), part of ASTM’s glass and glass products committee (C14).


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GARDCO Plans Transition to PFAS-Free Products

September 17, 2025

Paul N. Gardner Co. is raising the bar for safer, more sustainable manufacturing in the testing and inspection industry.


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From the Editor

Testing Helps Avoid Million-Dollar Mistakes

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Karen Parker
May 29, 2025

I am not going to sugar coat it, working for a publication dedicated to adhesives and sealants has generated not an insignificant amount of gentle ribbing from people in my life. And the longer I do this job, the less patience I have for the puns and jokes and the more apt I am to respond with a bit of a lecture about how important adhesives and sealants are to all of our lives.


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Smarter Testing: Setting New Standards for Operational Safety of Structural Glazing Adhesive Sealants

Dr. Martin Brandtner-Hafner
May 27, 2025

A closer look at advanced testing methods reveals how operational performance of adhesive sealants can be better understood and improved for structural glazing applications.


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Unlock the Future of Manufacturing at MAX

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Karen Parker
May 15, 2025

With the synergy created by five of BNP Media’s manufacturing brands, MAX is an event that reflects all parts of modern manufacturing and automation.


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Detection of Organic Contamination on Surfaces by Fluorescence Measurement

André Lohse Tilo Zachmann
May 15, 2025

Fluorescence measurement provides non-destructive surface inspection with high sensitivity, fast response, and contactless measurement.


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