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The True Cost of Filling Equipment

Why upfront savings can lead to long-term losses and how to choose the right supplier.
Jack Johnson
February 18, 2026

By partnering with the correct supplier, manufacturers can invest in filling equipment that meets immediate needs and delivers long-term cost savings and operational efficiency.


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Sustainability Without Sacrifice: Reliable Cartridge Systems for Demanding Adhesive Applications

A drop-in 2K cartridge system made from recycled plastics adds a sustainable solution without sacrificing performance, quality, or process reliability.
Tobias Bodenmüller Michael Kipperer
February 17, 2026

This article explains how medmix uses recycled plastics in technically demanding 2K cartridge systems, combining sustainability, drop-in compatibility, and consistent quality assurance for adhesives and sealants applications.


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Polymer Encapsulation Protects Underwater Electromagnetic Transmitter

Adhesives and encapsulants expert facilitates design challenges for underwater transmitter.
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Karen Parker
February 16, 2026

How Intertronics’ polyurethane encapsulation enabled CSignum to overcome subsea structural challenges and bring its wireless EM-2 underwater communications system to market.


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Top-Three Flashing-Tape and Window-Installation Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Failure to properly install flashing tape can lead to air infiltration, water damage, and compromised energy efficiency.
Rich the Remodeler
January 16, 2026

After decades in the field, I've seen too many window installations fail, and not because of poor-quality windows, but because of improper flashing tape application. 


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AI and Machine Vision Are Changing Automated Dispensing

AI and machine vision are emerging as the latest technological evolution to help address inherent flaws in traditional automated dispensing.
Ellie Gabel
January 16, 2026

Compared to conventional dispensing robots, modern automated machinery represents a significant technological leap forward. However, artificial intelligence may soon render it outdated.


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Dynamic UV Monitoring Enhances Performance of Hot-Melt Adhesives

Collaborative development with ICAD Technology is helping to develop more robust, sustainable, and high-performing UV adhesive solutions.
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Karen Parker
January 16, 2026

The adhesives and sealants industry is driven by need to provide customers with products that improve manufacturing processes and offer stronger and more sustainable bonding. 


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Challenges to Consider When Selecting a Feeder

The correct feeder features can mitigate problems associated with moving difficult dry bulk materials.
Ryan Coburn Clark Wright
January 15, 2026

Moving dry bulk materials in industrial settings comes with unique challenges, especially when handling substances that are abrasive, sticky, or prone to clumping. 


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Using AI for Chemical Risk Assessment

As the world faces a surge of new synthetic chemicals and complex toxicity patterns, scientists use AI to assess environmental and health risks.
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Karen Parker
January 15, 2026

A new study by researchers at the Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences and Beijing Normal University presents a non-animal assessment framework designed to detect hazardous chemicals faster and more precisely. 


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AI, Machine Learning, and 3D Vision Will Revolutionize Dispensing

Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and 3D computer vision technology will revolutionize how the dispensing of adhesives and sealants is performed.
Dwight D. Carlson
January 8, 2026

When teamed with a laser-based 3D computer vision system, AI and machine learning can dramatically increase assembly-line throughput and reduce scrap while improving overall product quality.


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Three Key Trends Shaping Adhesives and Sealants Advances

The importance of adhesives and sealants may be sometimes overlooked, but trends within these product classes matter.
Philip Marsh Wayne Daniell
December 17, 2025
Adhesives are no longer background consumables; they are strategic enablers of greener supply chains, lighter designs, and smarter high‑speed manufacturing.
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