Info for Electronics

Nordson ASYMTEK Receives Two Awards at IPC APEX

March 12, 2015

The company received the 2015 Service Excellence Award (SEA) and 2015 New Product Introduction (NPI) Award.

DOW CORNING: LED Encapsulant

March 11, 2015

Dow Corning^® EI-1184 clear encapsulant is intended for demanding outdoor LED lighting applications.

CREATIVE MATERIALS: Inks and Adhesives for Wearable Electronics

March 6, 2015

This company has introduced electrically conductive inks and adhesives custom-designed for wearable electronics applications.

Auto, Electronics Markets Spur High-Temp Adhesives Market Growth

February 12, 2015

The high-temperature adhesives market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%.

Adhesives at Work: Stuck on Heat Sinks

The performance of a heat sink can be improved by using thermal adhesives.

Maureen McHale

February 2, 2015

If you’re like most modern-day professionals, each morning you boot up your computer and work late into the day. During that time, you probably don’t even think twice about the heat sink inside your computer, do you?

Ask Dr. Dave: What advantages do I have if I choose an adhesive that has MIL-SPEC approval?

If you buy an adhesive or sealant that has MIL-SPEC approval, it means the product has passed certain performance specifications.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

February 2, 2015

Dave Dunn's February 2015 column.

Coatings Trends for Plastic Parts

New coatings technologies are enabling optimized quality and efficiency for multiple plastics applications.

Doris Schulz

February 2, 2015

For plastic parts, coatings and paints are more than just a protective skin; they provide the product with optical and haptic characteristics that decisively influence customers’ perceptions—and buying decisions.

Market Trends: Medical Device Coatings on the Rise

Coatings suppliers have entered a period of heightened uncertainty.

February 2, 2015

The global market for medical device coatings is expected to grow to $6.3 billion by the end of 2014 and $9 billion in 2019, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3% from 2014 to 2019, according to a recent report from BCC Research.

Solutions in Silicone

Silicone's coil-like structure has enabled the creation of a wide range of previously unimaginable products.

February 2, 2015

The second most common element on earth, silicon represents 28% of the earth’s crust and is found in sand, silicates, and many minerals such as quartz.

Adhesives at Work: Using Conductive Adhesives for Thermal Management in Micro- and Power Electronics

Thermally conductive adhesives are a proven yet underutilized bonding solution in electronics engineering.

Arno Maurer

February 2, 2015

The increase in demand for mobile electronic devices has brought about new design challenges with an ever-greater emphasis on mechanical strength and thermal management capability.