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Electric Vehicles and the Growing Significance of Adhesives and Sealants for Battery Assembly

Adhesives, sealants, and heat transfer materials used in battery assembly operations will find myriad opportunities in the exciting electric vehicle market.
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Michael Pomykala
March 9, 2020
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Electric vehicles (EVs) have been rapidly adopted in recent years, and the rate of market growth has shown to be significantly higher than that of the fuel-injected automotive market. Indeed, the global stock of electric cars surpassed five million in 2018.


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2020 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference Keynotes: Leadership Insights from Around the World

Planned 2020 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference keynote speakers share a sneak peek of what they'll be discussing at the event.
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Susan Sutton
March 2, 2020
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Every four years, the adhesives and sealants community gathers at the World Adhesive and Sealant Conference (WAC) to explore opportunities for education, networking, and growth. This year’s event, hosted by the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) and co-organized by the Asia Regional Adhesive Council (ARAC) and FEICA (association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry), will be held April 20-22 at the Chicago Hilton in Chicago, Ill.


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Meeting Modern Challenges in Bonding to Automotive Thermoplastic Olefin Plastics

Thermoplastic olefin plastics present unique challenges for pressure-sensitive adhesives in automotive applications.
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Hillary Cole
February 17, 2020
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Thermoplastic olefin (TPO) materials belong to the larger group of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). As such, they come in many formulations and can be molded into parts with different surface finishes. Increasingly used in the automotive industry as an alternative to high-cost, heavy metal materials, TPO plastics present unique bonding challenges for pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) manufacturers.
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CVC THERMOSET SPECIALTIES: Epoxy Toughening Agent for Automotive Adhesives

HyPox RA875 reportedly enables improved peel strength at room temperature and temperatures down to -40°C, as well as enhanced adhesion to oily substrates when compared to core-shell rubber (CSR).
February 13, 2020
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CVC Thermoset Specialties, an Emerald Performance Materials company, recently introduced HyPox RA875, a carboxyl-terminated acrylonitrile-butadiene (CTBN) epoxy adduct toughening agent.


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Sika Achieves Record Sales in 2019

In a challenging market environment, Sika reports that its growth in all regions was stronger than the market in 2019.
January 13, 2020
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Sika recently announced that it recorded double-digit growth and achieved a sales record of CHF 8.11 billion (approximately $8.3 billion) in the 2019 business year.
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EVENTS

Industry

4/20/20 to 4/22/20
Chicago, IL
United States

World Adhesive & Sealant Conference (WAC)

The World Adhesive & Sealant Conference (WAC) is the most important international event for stakeholders in the Adhesive and Sealant industry worldwide. WAC takes place only once every four years alternating between the United States, Europe and Asia. Read More

Industry

4/28/20 to 4/30/20
Stuttgart, Germany
Stuttgart
Germany

Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo Europe 2020

Co-located with The Battery Show Europe 2020, Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo is Europe’s largest showcase of hybrid/electric vehicle and advanced battery technology.

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Industry

4/28/20 to 4/30/20
Stuttgart, Germany
Stuttgart
Germany

The Battery Show Europe 2020

Co-located with Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo Europe, The Battery Show is Europe’s largest showcase of advanced battery and hybrid/electric vehicle technology.

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Industry

9/20/20 to 9/24/20
Orlando, Fl
Orlando, FL
United States

CAMX: The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo

CAMX—the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo—is a comprehensive composites and advanced materials event for products, solutions, networking, and advanced industry thinking.

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