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Researchers Develop New Motion Polymer

Morgan Laidlaw

November 22, 2016

A team of researchers has recently found a new polymer material that can convert ultraviolet light into mechanical energy.

Top 5 News that Sticks

For Second Consecutive Week, Readers Most Interested in Saint-Gobain Acquisition

News about Saint-Gobain’s acquisition received the most clicks again last week.

Teresa McPherson

November 21, 2016

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.

How Security Labels are Defeating Counterfeiters

Kim Hensley

November 18, 2016

The world has a major counterfeiting problem. Counterfeiting is an issue not only with currency, but in luxury and everyday goods markets, as well as dangerous realms such as pharmaceuticals and chemicals.

University of Akron Receives $3 Million in Funding from the Knight Foundation

Morgan Laidlaw

November 15, 2016

The Polymer Science program at The University of Akron recently received $3 million in funding from the Knight Foundation.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Saint-Gobain Acquisition Makes Top News

Last week, news about Saint-Gobain’s acquisition received the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

November 14, 2016

Three Things to Know About Compliance Labeling

Kim Hensley

November 11, 2016

Across industries and across the world there exist applications that require deployment of durable labels to maintain compliance with regulations and specifications. These labels typically convey pertinent information about the products to which they adhere, offering warnings of danger, instructions for safe handling or usage, and other crucial messaging. As a result, it is crucial that these labels go on and stay on a substrate, while also standing up to whatever conditions an environment may throw at them.

Stronger Artificial Muscles with Polymer Fibers

Morgan Laidlaw

November 8, 2016

Researchers at Louisiana State University have developed artificial muscles with more stretch.

Top 5 News that Sticks

News About Sika’s Added Capacity Receives Most Reader Interest

Last week, news about Sika garnered the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

November 7, 2016

Introducing: The Permanent Record

Kim Hensley

November 4, 2016

This post kicks off a five-part blog series on permanent labeling applications by guest contributor Kim Hensley, who serves as Manager, Films in the Mactac® Performance Adhesives Group. The Permanent Record will discuss the latest trends in permanent labeling, as well as best practices for creating labels that will last in various long-term applications.

Researchers Develop Biodegradable Edible Packaging

Morgan Laidlaw

November 1, 2016

Researchers at the University of Tehran have developed edible and biodegradable nanopackaging.

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Researchers Develop New Motion Polymer

For Second Consecutive Week, Readers Most Interested in Saint-Gobain Acquisition

How Security Labels are Defeating Counterfeiters

University of Akron Receives $3 Million in Funding from the Knight Foundation

Saint-Gobain Acquisition Makes Top News

Three Things to Know About Compliance Labeling

Stronger Artificial Muscles with Polymer Fibers

News About Sika’s Added Capacity Receives Most Reader Interest

Introducing: The Permanent Record

Researchers Develop Biodegradable Edible Packaging

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