Adhesives & Sealants Industry

2026 Adhesives and Sealants Raw Materials Roundup

Raw materials manufacturers to the adhesives and sealants industry continued to provide innovative products that allow formulations to meet the changing needs of customers.

Karen Parker

March 4, 2026

After more than two years of contraction, the manufacturing sector showed renewed momentum in January, with economic activity expanding for the first time in 12 months, according to the latest ISM® Manufacturing PMI® Report.

The Structural Shift: How Adhesives Are Redefining Modern Assembly

As advanced manufacturing evolves, industrial adhesives are emerging as the critical link between lightweight design, automation, and high-performance assembly.

Karen Parker

March 24, 2026

From EV batteries to composite aircraft structures, advanced adhesives are enabling lighter designs, smarter automation, and integrated production systems. Explore the technologies driving this shift.

Spray Coating for Adhesive Application in Advanced Manufacturing

Offering versatility and flexibility, spray coating is a popular choice across many manufacturing lines for adhesive deposition in high-throughput production.

Imogen Pass

March 23, 2026

Discover how spray coating enables fast, uniform, and versatile adhesive application across large and complex components — making it a cornerstone technology for modern high-throughput manufacturing.

Host–Guest Complexation Chemistry Enables Next-Generation Recyclable Industrial Adhesives

Researchers in Japan report the invention of a new polymeric adhesive that can be reused repeatedly.

Saori Obayashi

March 20, 2026

A new reversible polymer adhesive uses chemistry to switch bonding on and off with temperature or chemical triggers.

Compact Dispensing Technology Integrates Easily into Existing Production Lines

New DELO technology delivers compact, micro-precision adhesive dispensing with integrated curing for faster, more sustainable production.

Karen Parker

March 18, 2026

DELO is expanding its ACTIVIS portfolio with the new, more compact ACTIVIS 330 system, designed for precise micro dispensing volumes.

Bonding Technologies on the Rise

Among the factors driving growth in the adhesives and sealants industry are lightweighting, process optimization, and advanced materials.

Karen Parker

March 17, 2026

Structural adhesives and high-performance tapes are reshaping automotive and aerospace manufacturing.

Innovation in Action: 2026 ASC Convention and EXPO Brings Industry Leaders to Nashville

Industry experts will gather in Nashville to explore AI-driven manufacturing, economic trends, and sustainable innovation shaping the future of adhesives and sealants.

Karen Parker

March 16, 2026

The 2026 ASC Annual Convention & EXPO heads to Nashville with a forward-looking agenda designed to help adhesives and sealants professionals navigate disruption and drive growth.