Adhesives & Sealants Industry Top Stories - Articles

Innovative Bio-Based Polyether Polyols

Biobased polyether polyols with vegetable oil are developed through special catalysts, helping to create products with specific characteristics depending on biobased content.

Fanying Bao Changxun Ju Kuanliang Bao Chunxing Zhang

October 17, 2024

A vegetable oil-based polyol replaces petroleum-based polyol to synthesize polyurethane foam, which can save energy and reduce emissions.

Sealing Cell Module Controllers with the CIPG Process

During the production of battery sensors, highly viscous liquid sealants are used to protect these sensitive electronic components from external influences and temperature-related stress and physical shock and vibrations.

October 15, 2024

A recent collaboration between an automated dispensing systems provider and a UV/LED curing specialist created an inline, five-step process for CIPG dispensing and curing.

Fluid Flow Simulations to Reduce Development Cycle Times

The use of flow simulations can accelerate development cycles and lead to a reduction in costs.

Joachim Schöck

October 15, 2024

This article provides an overview of how a typical computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation is set up and how it can be used during the product development process of mixing and applicator systems.

The 2024 ASSEMBLY Show to Highlight the Latest Innovations

The annual event features the most recent products and equipment in assembly.

Karen Parker

October 15, 2024

Engineers and manufacturing executives will see the latest innovation in manufacturing technology at the ASSEMBLY Show 2024, taking place October 22–24.

ASC Executive Leadership Conference Guides Industry Leaders in Navigating Change

The ASC Executive Leadership Conference will take place in South Caroline from October 21 to 23, with the theme "Navigating Through Change, Driving Success."

Karen Parker

October 15, 2024

Top executives in the adhesive and sealant industry will gather in South Carolina to network with peers and learn new ways to navigate current challenges.

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Transportation: Disruption is the New Norm

Although it has calmed down since the height of the pandemic, disruption is simply the new norm for the supply chain.

Lisa Anderson

September 30, 2024

Since logistics is dependent on a system of systems, the system is only as strong as its weakest link.

Investigation of Additives for MDI-based Composite and Binder Applications

This article explores the use of pMDI-based binder additive technology in wood composites, presented at the 2023 Polyurethanes Technical Conference and published with permission of CPI, Center for the Polyurethanes Industry.

Jason H. Stengel

September 26, 2024

Recent developments in pMDI-based binder additive technology are focused on improving processing and performance of wood composite products produced through the use of MDI-based binders.

Pick Your Polymer Properties: Tool Predicts How to Achieve Them with Biomass

Artificial intelligence speeds the discovery of more sustainable, higher-performing polymers with the help of a new tool from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

Erik F. Ringle

September 23, 2024

An NREL machine learning tool, PolyID: Polymer Inverse Design™, can predict material properties based on molecular structure.

Enabling Sustainable Solutions for Packaging Hot Melt Adhesives with Functionalized Polyolefin Elastomers

The use of low-viscosity polyolefin materials in HMA formulations can lead to increased cost savings and lowered carbon footprint.

Shankar CV Ram Santosh Bawiskar Yue Deng Yinzhong Guo Ibrahim Kamara Allan McLennaghan Max Yang

September 22, 2024

Among the polymers used in packaging HMA formulations, low-viscosity polyolefin materials have demonstrated superior adhesion, improved low application temperature, ease of processability, and thermal stability versus EVA-based formulations.

2024 Distributor Roundtable

Professionals in the distribution of raw materials and chemicals offer their latest takes on the state of the industry and how working with a distributor can benefit your company.

Karen Parker

September 22, 2024

Representatives from Palmer Holland and the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) answer questions about the latest challenges in the chemical distribution industry.