Adhesives & Sealants Industry Top Stories - Articles

Line Confocal Imaging Technology of Adhesives and Sealants

A new high-speed, high-resolution 3D imaging method is available for adhesive and sealant metrology and inspection applications.

Juha Saily

October 9, 2018

In the late 2000s, researchers at Technical Research Center of Finland (VTT) invented a new optical method to image 3D microtopography of surfaces at sub-micron resolution.

Testing the Rheology of Adhesive Materials

Manufacturers of adhesive materials conduct various physical property tests to develop performance specs for their products.

Robert McGregor Eric Chiang

October 9, 2018

Ease of application when removing the product from a container and initial bonding force after placement are two critical adhesive behavioral properties.

Bio-Based Adhesives Market Continues to Grow

This growth is reportedly primarily driven by the increasing demand from the packaging sector and stringent regulations for conventional adhesives in the U.S.

October 2, 2018

The market for bio-based adhesives and sealants is expected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.49%.

H.B. Fuller Co. Third Quarter 2018 Revenue Grows 37%

Net revenue of $770 million increased 37% compared with the third quarter of 2017.

October 1, 2018

H.B. Fuller Co. recently reported financial results for the third quarter that ended September 1.

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Developments in Plasma and Flame Surface Treaters for Improving Adhesion

Ongoing advancements with plasma and flame surface treaters are expanding the systems’ use in a growing number of industries.

Mark Plantier Wilson Lee

October 1, 2018

Industrial assembly and decorating operations are increasing their use of atmospheric plasma and flame surface treaters to improve adhesive bonding. These safe and green technologies activate surfaces to enable stronger bonds with plastics, composites, wood, glass and metal surfaces.

Henkel Marks 142 Years in Business

The company reportedly continues to grow as an innovative global leader in brands and technologies.

September 27, 2018

Henkel recently celebrated 142 years of innovation, growth and sustainability leadership globally.

Dow Announces Plans for Silicone Resin Plant

The new facility is expected to come online in 2021.

September 24, 2018

The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced the construction of a new silicone resin plant to expand its global capacity.

Record Attendance at FEICA European Adhesive & Sealant Conference

600 participants from 35 countries attended the 2018 FEICA Conference and Expo.

September 24, 2018

The FEICA European Adhesive & Sealant Conference and Expo saw a record number of delegates attend this year’s event.

Market Trends

Auto Adhesives Vroom Ahead

Adhesives adoption in the automotive sector is projected to drive a $7 billion market by 2022.

September 21, 2018

The automotive adhesives market is set to grow rapidly over the coming five years as manufacturers move to lightweight vehicle designs, meet increased demand for crossover utility vehicles (CUVs) and sport-utility vehicles (SUVs), and use a range of different materials, according to a recent Smithers Apex report.

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Henkel to Build Global Innovation Center for Adhesive Technologies

Once completed, the facility will house more than 350 employees.

September 18, 2018

Henkel recently announced it has laid the corner stone for the new global innovation center of its adhesive technologies business at the company’s headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany.