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Testing Thermal Coatings to Increase Engine Lifetime

Researchers are working on a new method that could pave the way to a new design in ceramic coatings.

August 23, 2017

Currently, the researchers are working on a way to test the predictability of protective ceramic thermal barrier coatings used in jet engine turbine blades to better determine an estimated expected lifespan of the turbine blades.

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News on the Hybrid Adhesives and Sealants Market Receives Most Reader Interest

Last week, hybrid adhesives and sealants market news received the most clicks.

Teresa McPherson

August 21, 2017

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Produce Shelf Life Expands With New Nanocoating

This nanometer-thick film can be applied to commodity goods to enhance shelf life.

Joan Mantini

August 16, 2017

A sprayable nanocoating technique has been developed by scientists with the use of plant-derived polyphenol.

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Readers Most Interested in Floor Adhesive Market Predictions

Last week, floor adhesive market predictions garnered the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

August 14, 2017

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Slug Slime Inspires New Wound-Mending Surgical Adhesive

Researchers believe they have developed tough, flexible glue designed to help patch up wounds that could also work on bloody, moving tissue.

Joan Mantini

August 9, 2017

Recently, the goo in slug slime has been of interest for the development of new surgical adhesives to be used for aid in wound-mending.

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LORD’s Regional Leadership News Announcement Garners Most Reader Interest

Readers most interested in LORD’s personnel news announcement last week.

Teresa McPherson

August 7, 2017

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Federal Grant to Help Create a Marine-Focused Composites Manufacturing Cluster

The grant will be used for development of the sector, as well as creating new jobs and economic growth in the area.

Joan Mantini

August 2, 2017

In an effort to grow the composite manufacturing cluster in Rhode Island, a $125,000 federal grant was recently given by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to the Rhode Island Marine Traders Association.

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Acquisition News from H.B. Fuller Receives Most Reader Interest

Last week, H.B. Fuller’s acquisition news received the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

July 31, 2017

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Gecko Grip to Clean Up Space Junk

Grippers using super clingy adhesive could allow climbing robots to have multi-functional purpose on a spacecraft.

Joan Mantini

July 26, 2017

Researchers are experimenting, using gecko feet as their inspiration, in designing a robotic gripper for a new solution to help clean up in space more efficiently.

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Dow Personnel News Receives Most Reader Interest

A personnel announcement from Dow received the most reader clicks last week.

Teresa McPherson

July 24, 2017

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.