October 2, 2020

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Marine Applications for Adhesives and Sealants

Adhesives and sealants have a long history in shipbuilding and marine industries, providing protection against water, chemicals, weather, and environmental degradation. In the earliest days of seafaring, natural sealants such as pine resins were cooked down and applied liberally, requiring regular re-treatments.

Using Foam Sealants for Pest Prevention

According to the National Pest Management Association, 37% of homeowners have seen a rodent in their home in the past year. As we mark Pest & Rodent Awareness Week in October, it’s important to take a proactive approach to deter these critters before they find a way into a building.

What Was, What’s New, and What’s Next in Corrugating Adhesives

As the corrugating industry’s workhorse, adhesives are diverse and cover a wide range of chemistries, forms, applications, and necessities. Packaging itself varies from heat-sealed polymers to plastics, foils, and paperboard.

Collaboration and Innovation for Sustainable Packaging

Consumer sentiment continues to drive sustainability throughout the economy and society. Consumers often view packaging as wasteful, and they demand more sustainable options as a result. Many terms, such as reuse, recycle, compost, and reduction, resonate positively with consumers.

Bostik Inaugurates New Industrial Adhesives Plant in Japan

Arkema recently announced the startup of a new world-scale industrial adhesives plant in Japan that will reportedly enable Bostik to serve its Japanese customers in the continuously growing markets of diapers, hygiene, packaging, labelling, transportation, and electronics. Read More

DuPont Rebrands Silicone Healthcare Solutions

DuPont recently introduced a new brand name for its range of silicone healthcare solutions.

WACKER thermal interface materials center

WACKER Inaugurates Global Competence Center for Thermal Interface Materials in Shanghai

WACKER recently announced that it has opened a global competence center for thermal interface materials (TIMs) in Shanghai, China. Read More

New Program Embeds Sustainability in 3M Product Commercialization Process

3M recently announced that each 3M product entering the new product commercialization process will include a Sustainability Value Commitment that demonstrates how it drives impact for the greater good. Read More

AKZONOBEL: Enhanced Powder Coating

Increased demand for products that can improve hygiene has prompted AkzoNobel to accelerate the addition of antimicrobial properties to its Interpon D1000 and 2000 range of architectural powder coatings. Read More

MACTAC: Industrial and Medical Tapes

Mactac reports that it delivers an extensive offering of pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes for protective and diagnostic equipment applications.

The ASSEMBLY Show

A virtual event in 2020, The ASSEMBLY Show focuses exclusively on assembly technology, equipment, and products. Registered attendees will enjoy advance access to the virtual platform, flexible scheduling, access to all sessions streaming on-demand, virtual networking, live chat and appointment making, and the opportunity to engage with experienced assembly manufacturing professionals.

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Handbook of Sealant Technology

The Handbook of Sealant Technology provides an in-depth examination of sealants, reviewing their historical developments and fundamentals, adhesion theories and properties, and today’s wide range of applications.

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October 2020

We're exploring assembly applications in this issue, as well as formulation advances and various options for testing and quality control. Check it out!

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