Adhesives & Sealants Industry Top Stories

ASI News Now: Episode 1

Adhesive Technology Reaches New Heights

How many pounds of Henkel’s Loctite adhesive were used in one of the world’s most iconic churches?

September 28, 2026

From structural bonding at Barcelona’s Sagrada Família to advances in packaging and quality control, Episode 1 of ASI News Now highlights how adhesive technologies are addressing demanding applications across industries.

3d printer printing an object on the tray with pla filament, corn starch, non-waterproof filament

Beyond the Bond: Selecting the Right Adhesives for Diverse 3D Printing Materials

Surface energy in 3D-printed components can vary based on print orientation and post-processing, not just material type.

Matt Davis

September 28, 2026

As 3D-printed parts move into demanding end-use applications, bonding requires a closer look at material properties and production variables.

The Latest Filling and Dispensing Technologies

Karen Parker

September 25, 2026

As manufacturers in industrial assembly operations work to meet quality and throughput goals, demand for automated adhesive dispensing, inspection, and filling equipment continues to grow.

Picture of a scientist conducting a peel adhesion test.

The Role of Materials Science in Durable Label Performance

Understanding the performance advantages, limitations, and ideal applications for today's industrial labeling systems is essential.

Kari Greason

September 23, 2026

Chemical resistance, peel adhesion, UV exposure, abrasion, and weathering tests help validate label performance before products reach the field.

Close-up hands of a service worker repairing modern smartphone

Electronics Trends Drive Demand for New Adhesive Tapes

Repairability and recyclability drive growth in debondable tape technologies.

Karen Parker

September 21, 2026

Growing demand for repairable and recyclable electronics is driving interest in debonding-on-demand adhesive tape technologies.

Futuristic AI brain with chip, processor, and circuit in polygon vector design

Where AI Meets Human Expertise

Karen Parker

September 4, 2026

AI may transform how technical work gets done, but technology is only part of the equation. Companies still need to determine where AI can provide practical value.

A fully loaded cargo ship docked at the Port of Houston on Galveston Bay, Texas

The New Adhesive Playbook: Competing through Supply Security and Reformulation

Philip Marsh

September 2, 2026

A decade of disruptions has changed how companies manage sourcing, reformulation, and technology development to reduce risk and protect supply.

Water bottles with labels in a recycling box

Product Focus: Adhesive Technologies

Innovations in Packaging Adhesives

Karen Parker

August 31, 2026

Here are four of the latest adhesive technologies developed for packaging applications, supporting recyclability, manufacturing efficiency, and a wider range of packaging materials.