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Strategic Solutions

Latin America’s Quest for Innovation

Several drivers are at play for the development of new adhesive technologies in Latin America.
Nei Domingues, Ph.D.
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Aggie Lotz
March 6, 2019

In Latin America, end users in growth markets are eager for new adhesive technologies and products that improve throughput, mitigate against health and safety risks, and reduce total production costs.


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Ask Dr. Dave

Ask Dr. Dave: Have there been any recent developments in the bonding of PTFE to itself or to metals?

Dave Dunn's February 2019 column.
Dave Dunn, Ph.D.
Dave Dunn Ph.D.
February 5, 2019

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is low-surface-energy plastic that is very difficult to bond. PTFE exclusively comprises fluorine and carbon atoms with no polar atoms such as oxygen or nitrogen.


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Ask Dr. Dave

Ask Dr. Dave: What does fumed silica do for adhesives and sealants compared to other thickeners?

Dave Dunn's December 2018 column.
Dave Dunn, Ph.D.
Dave Dunn Ph.D.
December 10, 2018

What does fumed silica do for adhesives and sealants compared to other thickeners like wood flour or clays, and how do you handle the huge clouds of dust from the bags?


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Top 10 ASI Feature Articles of 2018

These are the 10 most-viewed feature articles on the Adhesives & Sealants Industry website (posted and viewed from 1/1/18 to date).
December 4, 2018

Articles covering the top adhesives and sealants manufacturers topped the list, followed by end user-focused stories.


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Tape Talk

Holding the Holidays Together with Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Tapes

Not all PSA tapes are alike; it’s important to use the correct one for each project.
Michel Merkx
November 7, 2018

As the holiday season approaches, millions of people will turn to pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape to help check off their to-do list. From hanging decorations to wrapping gifts, PSA tape is a useful tool in a person’s seasonal arsenal.


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Strategic Solutions

Developing An Adhesive and Sealant Selection Guide

The challenge in developing a useful guide involves balancing comprehensive coverage of in-scope topics without inevitably getting lost in the proverbial weeds.
Daniel R. Daley
November 2, 2018

Buyers and end users of adhesives and sealants―who are new to adhesives technology―want to learn all they can about chemistries, resin types, application methods, performance properties, dissimilar substrates, engineering practices, and formulated products on the market.


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Ask Dr. Dave

Ask Dr. Dave: What does fixture time mean?

Dave Dunn's October 2018 column.
October 12, 2018

I see references to fixture time on adhesives technical data sheets. What exactly does that mean?


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State of the U.S. Construction Market

Construction and building-related end uses make up approximately 25% of the market value for adhesives and sealants in the U.S.
October 5, 2018

The global market for adhesives and sealants in 2017 reached 34 billion dry lbs, valued at $59 billion. North America represented approximately 30% of the global market.


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Finding new uses for old materials.

Staying Ahead of the Curve

Finding novel uses for existing materials can catapult your portfolio into new markets.
Douglas Corrigan Ph.D.
June 13, 2018
With increasing competition on a global scale, it can be challenging to position both new and existing products for ever-growing market share and, more importantly, to diversify into new markets that provide a hedge against economic fluctuations. Following are two major lessons our clients have learned that may benefit other suppliers.
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Ask Dr. Dave

Ask Dr. Dave: What alternatives to isocyanates exist for sealants for construction applications?

Dave Dunn's June 2018 column.
Dave Dunn, Ph.D.
Dave Dunn Ph.D.
June 8, 2018
We want to make polyurethane-type sealants for some construction applications but do not want to handle isocyanates. What are the alternatives?
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