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The Adhesive and Sealant Council's annual Conference and Expo will offer sessions covering myriad topics to help the industry build a better future through innovation.  

Dispensing technology and curing equipment are helping to reliably seal a new generation of switches.

In 2024, raw materials suppliers offered new technology to help formulate the latest adhesives and sealants that meet the evolving needs of customers.

This issue of ASI features a number of topics, including formulating ultra-low monomer solvent-free adhesives, how to optimize a manufacturing process with heat-activated sealants and structural adhesives, using captured carbon to create methanol for adhesives, and innovations for the packaging of adhesives. 

Risks abound in the global supply chain and goods movement systems. The only successful strategy to thrive is to create a resilient supply chain. According to the Global Port Tracker (GPT) report from Hackett Associates and the National Retail Federation (NRF), the specter of labor strife and new tariffs, along with strong sales, is driving U.S. retailers to keep imports surging through the spring. 

Product packaging is one of the many areas where consumer and brand-driven demands for more sustainable solutions are high. 

Learn the key features to identify the static mixing nozzle for dispensing and mixing of two-part adhesives and potting compounds.

Using adhesives in train construction leads to lighter, more aesthetically pleasing, and sustainable rail transportation.

With hot air tube sealing technology, an eight-station tube filler can work with a variety of tube sizes and styles.

Partnership utilizing carbon-capture-based materials aims to meet growing consumer demand for lower environmental impact while driving innovation in the circular economy.