adhesives in transportation

Sika Receives Swiss Technology Award for Structural Adhesives Designed for Lightweight Transportation Assembly

Sika received the award for its new high-performance adhesive technology used in lightweight transportation construction.

November 27, 2019

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Sika recently announced that it has won the Swiss Technology Award 2019 in the Innovation Leaders category.

Ashland Highlights Structural Adhesives at CAMX 2019

Ashland reports that its Pliogrip structural adhesives have been specified for use in bonding and mixed-material joining.

September 26, 2019

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Ashland is showcasing truck and transportation components used for tailgating and other applications at the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX) in Anaheim, Calif., which is being held September 23-26.

Case Study

Adhesives Help Double-Deck Trailers Carry the Load

Flexible adhesives spread the load when used to bond trailers and give far greater strength than mechanical fasteners.

September 24, 2019

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Transdek UK Ltd. is a Yorkshire-based manufacturer of double-deck trailers and associated loading bay solutions.

Case Study

Taking Labels on the Road

A multiple-label solution is providing environmental and mechanical protection while authenticating Brose Antriebstechnik's e-bike drive systems.

July 23, 2019

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Electric bicycles are becoming increasingly popular. In Germany, their number has nearly doubled in the last three years, according to the Federal Statistical Office. The importance of developing powerful and robust electric motors and precautions against tampering and pirating has grown accordingly.

DELO Sets World Record with Truck Lift Using Adhesive

The company reportedly lifted an 18-ton (17.5 metric tons) truck, surpassing the previous record of 16.3 metric tons.

July 22, 2019

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DELO recently announced that it has broken the world record for achieving the heaviest lift using adhesive.

Luxury Vehicle Market to See Strong Growth through 2023

Increasing demand for luxury vans and buses, as well as electrified vehicles, is positively impacting the market.

June 17, 2019

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A recent market research study projects the global luxury vehicle market to grow at a CAGR of more than 12% from 2019-2023.

Ford’s Mikula to Keynote 2019 ASSEMBLY Show

During his keynote presentation, Mikula will discuss how Ford is using state-of-the-art production tools and processes to make the vehicles of tomorrow.

June 7, 2019

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Michael Mikula, chief engineer for Advanced Manufacturing at Ford Motor Co., will give the keynote address at The ASSEMBLY Show, which will be held October 22-24 in Rosemont, Ill.

3M: Commercial Vehicle Tape

Designed for sidewall and roof panel bonding, the new 3M VHB CV90F commercial vehicle tape reportedly enables fast, easy, and durable assembly in demanding transportation applications.

June 6, 2019

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3M recently announced that its commercial vehicle product line is expanding with the addition of CV90F to the 3M™ VHB™ commercial vehicle tape family.

3M: Composite Spray Adhesive

March 22, 2018

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This company designed a new adhesive that features benefits for industrial, marine, transportation and composite manufacturers.

Strategic Solutions

Beyond Adhesion

Disruptive innovation has impacted transportation applications of adhesives and sealants.

Aggie Lotz Daniel S. Murad

March 9, 2018

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Broadly speaking, a market disruptor may include a technology, method, process, service, or channel with superior performance and customer benefits delivered at an attractive price point that can unexpectedly displace an incumbent. Porter’s Five Forces, created by Harvard Business School’s then-associate professor Michael E. Porter, Ph.D., has provided a framework for taking a “snapshot in time” of any potential threat to a business’ profits (not limited to a business losing its customers to an existing rival.