Hosted by the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council, Tape Week offers the latest in polymer and adhesion science, as well as current information about markets and applications within the industry.
Designed for use in the assembly of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, Avery Dennison’s new electrode-fixing tapes are the latest addition to the company’s portfolio of functional bonding and protection tapes engineered to make EV batteries safer, more efficient, and easier to assemble.
New research in adhesion science includes a reversible glue developed by a team at Newcastle University and customizable bioadhesive patches created by scientists at Pohang University of Science and Technology in Korea.
Researchers around the world are publishing their latest discoveries in scientific journals. Here are three recent developments in adhesion technology research.
With the theme, "Adapting to Change, Optimizing for Excellence," Tape Week 2024 will give attendees the information they need to navigate the latest industry challenges.
Afera, the European Tape Association, and the German Adhesives Association (IVK), are developing a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) tool for harmonized PCF calculation of adhesives and adhesive tapes.
PSA tapes are growing as an alternative to liquid adhesives and traditional fastening technologies in building and construction applications, such the high-growth metal building systems segment.
PSA tapes are increasingly used as an alternative to liquid adhesives and traditional fastening technologies in building and construction applications.
Applying specific paper cutting techniques to adhesive tape made the bond of the tape stronger by a factor of 60 while still allowing for easy removal by peeling in the opposite direction.
February 16, 2024
A team at Virginia Tech has adapted kirigami, the ancient Japanese art of cutting paper, into a method for increasing the adhesive bond of ordinary tape.
PACK EXPO International will showcase the latest packaging and processing solutions for nearly all industries, under one roof, as well as educational sessions and networking opportunities. The event highlights myriad technologies—including product launches—and enables collaboration with industry leaders across 40+ vertical markets. Read More