Articles by Karen Parker

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.

WACKER SILICONES is advancing its sealants business through sustainable innovation and customer-focused solutions to meet shifting global market demands.

An innovative two-part room-temperature paste adhesive is increasing efficiency for aerospace manufacturers.

H.B. Fuller’s Senior Vice President of Global R&D, Xinyu Du, shares how the company’s innovation strategy is advancing sustainability, automation, and customer collaboration to shape the future of adhesives and sealants.

ASI's annual ranking of the top 20 global adhesive and sealant manufacturers.

If I were to sum up the general vibe experienced in the world over the last five-plus years in one word, the word I would choose is uncertainty. 

With the synergy created by five of BNP Media’s manufacturing brands, MAX is an event that reflects all parts of modern manufacturing and automation.

I am not going to sugar coat it, working for a publication dedicated to adhesives and sealants has generated not an insignificant amount of gentle ribbing from people in my life. And the longer I do this job, the less patience I have for the puns and jokes and the more apt I am to respond with a bit of a lecture about how important adhesives and sealants are to all of our lives.