Adhesives & Sealants Industry Top Stories

Tape Week 2026 to Spotlight Innovation, Market Trends, and Industry Collaboration

PSA tape industry professionals will gather in Louisville this May for four days of technical sessions, market insights, and networking.

Karen Parker

April 28, 2026

Tape Week 2026 will bring pressure-sensitive adhesive tape manufacturers, suppliers, and end-users to Louisville for educational and networking opportunities.

Advancing Hot-Melt Adhesive Performance for Automotive Interiors

Technology from Synthomer ushers in a new era of polyolefin-based hot-melt adhesives.

Nadjet Suedmeyer, Ph. D. Kelven Feng, Ph.D.

April 27, 2026

A new polyolefin polymer technology enables advanced hot-melt formulations designed to deliver significant performance improvements across multiple dimensions.

Transportation Trends and Opportunities as Supply Chains Reshape

Geopolitical shifts, tariffs, and AI are driving fundamental changes in supply chains and transportation networks.

Lisa Anderson

April 24, 2026

Learn how shifting supply chains are impacting transportation, from regional trade routes to the role of AI in logistics optimization.

PFAS Update 2026: Continued Refinement of U.S. and Global Strategies — and Greater Focus on Adhesives and Sealants

State-level bans and federal mandates are creating a more complex compliance landscape for adhesive and sealant manufacturers.

George R. Pilcher

April 22, 2026

Discover how PFAS legislation in the U.S. and EU is affecting adhesives, sealants, and related products across multiple applications.

Performances of CNSL-based Polyurethane Technology for E-mobility

Improved hydrolytic stability, thermal and chemical resistance properties of CNSL-based polyols and diols support long-term durability of battery packages.

Yun Mi Kim Anbu Natesh Pietro Campaner

April 20, 2026

Key properties of Cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) hydroxyl functional molecules were examined to identify utility of CNSL-based technology for electric vehicles (EV) battery.

Adhesives and Sealants Play Key Role in PEM Humidifiers

Specialized materials enable durable, gas-tight sealing in PEM fuel cell humidifiers.

April 19, 2026

Explore how customizable 2K adhesive systems enhance sealing, bonding, and production efficiency in PEM fuel cell technologies.

Process Control in the Structural Bonding of Aerospace Composites with Epoxy

A comprehensive sensitivity analysis quantifies the effects of six variables on single-lap shear strength of a widely used structural bonding epoxy.

Ruben A. Favela

April 17, 2026

This research aims to replace anecdotal understanding of structural bonding epoxy for aerospace applications with data-driven, quantitative results.

The Thermal Expansion Challenge: Adhesives and Sealants for Titanium in Extreme Environments

Extreme temperature swings can place strain on titanium bonding, which makes adhesive flexibility and thermal compatibility critical.

Kim Crabtree

April 15, 2026

From jet engine components to industrial equipment, understanding thermal cycling is critical to keeping adhesive bonding with titanium from failing.

ASC 2026 Convention and EXPO to Bring Industry Professionals to Nashville

The annual convention continues to serve as a key forum for innovation, learning, and industry connection.

Karen Parker

April 13, 2026

The ASC 2026 Annual Convention and EXPO will bring adhesives and sealants professionals to Nashville for three days of education, networking, and industry insights.

The Structural Shift: How Adhesives Are Redefining Modern Assembly

As advanced manufacturing evolves, industrial adhesives are emerging as the critical link between lightweight design, automation, and high-performance assembly.

Karen Parker

March 24, 2026

From EV batteries to composite aircraft structures, advanced adhesives are enabling lighter designs, smarter automation, and integrated production systems. Explore the technologies driving this shift.