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HENKEL: Hybrid Adhesive

September 24, 2014

Loctite 4090 is a new hybrid adhesive that reportedly combines the two key features of structural and instant adhesives: bond strength and speed.

Dow Adhesives Achieve Sustainability Milestone

September 19, 2014

The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced that its BETAMATE™ structural adhesives have been named the company’s third Breakthrough to World Challenges.

ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES: 3M Acrylic Adhesives

September 9, 2014

This company now offers 3M’s new Scotch-Weld low-odor acrylic adhesives.

Nordson Acquires Dima Group

September 9, 2014

Nordson Corp. recently announced it has acquired Dima Group B.V., a Netherlands-based manufacturer of conformal coating, dispensing and surface-mount technology (SMT) equipment.

U.S. Offshore Wind Energy Industry Making Steady Progress

September 8, 2014

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced a new report showing steady progress for the U.S. offshore wind energy industry over the past year.

Ask Dr. Dave

Ask Dr. Dave: What is the difference between a polyurethane adhesive and a polyurea adhesive?

Dave Dunn's September 2014 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

September 2, 2014

The most important difference is that the polyurea reaction is much faster than the polyurethane one.

Focus On: One Supplier to the Adhesives and Sealants Industry is Finding Diamonds in the Rough

New product ideas are just waiting to be discovered.

Jim Charron

September 2, 2014

The next time you’re in a car, take a close look at the many different materials inside and outside that are bonded together.

Improving Assembly with Fastener and Component Enhancement Materials

Adhesives, sealants and coatings have made great strides in improving the reliability of fastener systems.

William Mackowski

September 2, 2014

The concept of using helical threaded fastening dates back many centuries. Nearly as old is the consequential search for a means of keeping these same fasteners secure until removal is required.