Adhesives & Sealants Industry Top Stories - Articles

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Rheology Control: Novel Use of Pyrogenic Fumed Silica in Wind Turbine Adhesives

The pronounced thixotropy and shear-thinning effect provided by pyrogenic fumed silica allows easy processing of adhesive components even at high silica loading levels.

Dr. John Young

August 16, 2024

Adding pyrogenic silica to wind turbine bonding paste formulas enables optimal rheology control to meet sag resistance requirements.

Embracing Circularity: Making Bio-based Adhesives with Olive Pits

The incorporation of olive stone powders into epoxy, polyurethane, and other polymeric systems can dramatically improve a material’s environmental footprint.

August 15, 2024

A novel upcycling concept creates bio-based performance additives from olive oil by-products.

Optimizing Adhesives and Coatings Production with Advanced Mixing Technologies

Strategic selection of mixing equipment is essential to efficiently produce the next generation of high-value adhesives and capitalize on industry innovations.

Erin Dillon

August 14, 2024

Amid the wave of cutting-edge formulation work, one fundamental processing truth remains: optimal mixing, dispersion, and emulsification are critical for achieving the desired color, gloss, conductivity, stability, adhesion, cure rate, weather resistance, and other properties.

In the Wake of the Supply Chain Crisis: How Are We Doing?

Companies that took advantage of the opportunity to learn, afforded by the supply chain crisis, have profited greatly and are more prepared than ever to tackle similar difficult times in the future.

George R. Pilcher

August 13, 2024

In light of the supply chain crisis in 2021-2022, the specialty chemicals industry needs to examine the way it does business and make changes to ensure smooth and less vulnerable operations.

From the Editor

Overall Industry Sales Were Down in 2023; Optimism Is Up

The global chemical industry has experienced some rocky years of late, and it is clear that industry is still working out the effects of the disruptions.

July 31, 2024

To summarize the overall trends in the industry in 2023, sales from many companies were down for the year, but the end of the year and the beginning of 2024 offer reasons for optimism.

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Adhesives and Sealants Unique Properties in Electronics Under the EU Ecodesign Regulation

The proposal for a new EU Ecodesign Regulation is relevant to adhesives and sealants because it involves regulatory standards for product where adhesives and sealants play an important role.

Dimitrios Soutzoukis

July 29, 2024

Because of their unique properties in the electronics sector, adhesives and sealants make a difference in terms of process efficiency, design optimization, durability, repairability, and recycling.

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Are You Ready for an M&A Rebound?

When the economy stabilizes, it is anticipated that M&A activity overall will rise, and companies looking to make a move in the market must optimize their strategy to get the best results.

Daniel S. Murad

July 26, 2024

Optimal execution throughout a merger, acquisition, or divestiture is necessary to achieve the best possible deal and position your company for future success.

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3M Continues History of Innovating for The Future

Scott Buss, the business development director for the Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division at 3M, discusses the company’s successes with ASI’s editor, Karen Parker.

Karen Parker

July 24, 2024

Scott Buss, the business development director for the Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division at 3M, discusses 3M’s adhesives and sealants business.

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A Company on the Move: DELO Industrial Adhesives

Founded in Munich, Germany, in 1961, DELO currently manufacturers high-tech adhesives and multi-functional materials, as well as dispensing and curing equipment.

Karen Parker

July 24, 2024

Torsten Uske, president DELO US, shares his thoughts about DELO’s growth and success and what he anticipates for the future of the industry.

Potting Compounds Increase Reliability of Automotive Sensor and Antenna Technologies

Tailor-made materials provide long-term protection for the antennas and sensors essential for the latest keyless entry and exterior door systems in new vehicles.

July 22, 2024

From flush exterior door handles to keyless functions, customized polybutadiene potting compounds can play a big part in innovative functionalities and the brand-specific design of a vehicle access systems.