Articles by Karen Parker

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. 

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. 

Read about how Hexion is integrating advanced digital tools and renewable raw materials to reduce environmental impact and enhance manufacturing performance.

The ASSEMBLY Show 2025 is teaching industry professionals to assemble, automate, and accelerate.

With the theme, "Leading Through Disruption," the 2025 ASC Leadership Conference promises to give industry executives the tools they need to lead their companies through today’s challenges.

Eric R. Byer, president and CEO of ACD, explains how distributors are tackling today’s challenges, leading with technical expertise, and helping industries adapt to a changing global market.

This issue of ASI features the annual raw materials and chemicals overview from the experts at ChemQuest. 

As demand for sustainable materials grows, a new biobased monomer is offering a high-performance, recyclable, and compostable alternative to traditional polymers—potentially transforming the future of adhesives and sealants.

From particle size and powder behavior to liquid viscosity and shear sensitivity, manufacturers must consider a complex interplay of raw material traits and mixer technologies to achieve uniform, high-performance formulations.

David Collins, vice president and general manager for Avery Dennison Performance Tapes, discusses the company's 2024 milestones, sustainability strategy, and how innovation and collaboration are driving the future.