DELO-DUOPOX AB8162, a two-component epoxy resin with a focus on fast build-up strength, was developed for bonding lightweight structural joints in aircraft interiors.

Market predictions about the global adhesives market, pressure sensitive adhesives and more were popular in 2018.

The global aerospace adhesives and coatings market is forecast to reach $1.9 billion by the end of 2024

The automotive adhesives market is set to grow rapidly over the coming five years as manufacturers move to lightweight vehicle designs, meet increased demand for crossover utility vehicles (CUVs) and sport-utility vehicles (SUVs), and use a range of different materials, according to a recent Smithers Apex report.

Developers of electric vehicles are on a very steep learning curve. Advancements seem to be emerging almost daily—especially as they relate to the power source, which includes battery pack design, engineering and assembly.

Frost & Sullivan recently announced it has given Sika Automotive its 2018 North America Product Leadership Award for its best-in-class range of automotive adhesives.

The global adhesive market is likely to be worth $55.8 billion by 2025.

The pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) market is expected to surpass $11 billion by 2024, according to a research report by Global Market Insights Inc. The growth is due to increasing usage in the automotive and transportation industry, as PSAs are finding use as alternatives to bolts, clips, and rivets, thus improving the speed and ease of assembly.

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