Adhesives & Sealants Industry Top Stories - Articles

Advancing Adhesives

Accelerating 3D Printing for Industrial Manufacturing

Henkel’s Adhesive Technology business enters the 3D printing market.

June 1, 2018

Based on strategic partnerships with technology leaders such as Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) and Carbon 3D, as well as investments into its R&D and application capabilities, Henkel intends to accelerate additive manufacturing processes beyond prototyping to final parts production with a growing portfolio of 3D printing solutions, including advanced materials, services, and equipment.

Market Trends

Hot Melts: A Dynamic, Growing Market

Asia-Pacific is the largest geographical region for hot-melt adhesives, was estimated to be worth $2.9 billion in 2015.

June 1, 2018

Changing consumer trends taking hold at different rates globally will make hot-melt adhesives a dynamic market expected to grow to more than $7.5 billion by 2021.

Market Trends

Logistics and Shipping Drive Gummed Tapes Growth

June 1, 2018

The general industrial sector is expected to be the largest end user by volume in the market.

Latvia Hosts 2018 FEICA European Adhesive & Sealant Conference and Expo

Adhesives and sealants industry leaders will gather to discuss the latest technologies and trends from September 12-14 in Riga, Latvia.

June 1, 2018

Adhesives and sealants industry leaders will gather to discuss the latest technologies and trends.

Enabling High-Tech Innovation with Electronic Adhesives

Piyush Banerjee

June 1, 2018

Electronic adhesives are helping to overcome the challenges of modern-day electronic designs.

Case Study: A Standardized Bonding and Application Solution

June 1, 2018

A standardized process has increased productivity, reduced injury concerns, and improved environmental conditions for a 3M customer.

Lightweighting Driving Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Growth

With increased emphasis on fuel efficiency and vehicular emission control, the reduction of vehicle body weight is reportedly gaining widespread importance throughout the world.

May 30, 2018

The global hot-melt adhesives market is expected to register a moderate compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during the forecast period.

Bostik to Expand Adhesives Reach in Japan

The operations intend to allow Bostik to supply its Japanese customers in the nonwovens markets for hygiene applications, as well as others.

May 18, 2018

Arkema has also announced plans for a new world-scale adhesives plant in Japan.

Global Construction Sealants Market to Reach $10.2 Billion

Increasing application areas in the emerging economies such as China, India, and Brazil are expected to be the major cause for the advance in demand of the construction sealants.

May 17, 2018

The global construction industry is reportedly driving the market for construction sealants, according to a new report from BIS Research.

Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Characteristics and their Impact on Foam Anchorage

Understanding the variables involved in PSAs can lead to first-time-right decisions on adhesive selection and processing.

Natalie Ganio

May 1, 2018

Foam tapes are used in a wide range of markets, such as automotive, packaging, electronics and medical. They serve a number of functions—from vibration dampening to shock absorption to temperature insulation.