Adhesives & Sealants Industry

October 2026

Check out the October 2026 edition of ASI, featuring Next-Gen Adhesives and Sealants, Adhesives for 3D Printed Parts, Durable Label Performance, news and more!

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Trends Shaping the Next Generation of Adhesives and Sealants

How new materials and market demands are driving formulation innovation.

Ralph Barthel

September 30, 2026

From lightweight substrates to digital development tools, multiple trends are changing how adhesives and sealants are formulated and manufactured.

Picture of a scientist conducting a peel adhesion test.

The Role of Materials Science in Durable Label Performance

Understanding the performance advantages, limitations, and ideal applications for today's industrial labeling systems is essential.

Kari Greason

September 23, 2026

Chemical resistance, peel adhesion, UV exposure, abrasion, and weathering tests help validate label performance before products reach the field.

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Beyond the Bond: Selecting the Right Adhesives for Diverse 3D Printing Materials

Surface energy in 3D-printed components can vary based on print orientation and post-processing, not just material type.

Matt Davis

September 28, 2026

As 3D-printed parts move into demanding end-use applications, bonding requires a closer look at material properties and production variables.

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Electronics Trends Drive Demand for New Adhesive Tapes

Repairability and recyclability drive growth in debondable tape technologies.

Karen Parker

September 21, 2026

Growing demand for repairable and recyclable electronics is driving interest in debonding-on-demand adhesive tape technologies.

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Distribution Strategies to Improve Cost and Cash Flow

Companies that align sales, operations, and supply chains are best positioned for construction market growth.

Lisa Anderson

October 2, 2026

As costs rise and interest rates remain elevated, distributors must find opportunities to reduce costs, free up cash, and increase productivity while continuing to provide high levels of customer service.

The Latest Filling and Dispensing Technologies

Karen Parker

September 25, 2026

As manufacturers in industrial assembly operations work to meet quality and throughput goals, demand for automated adhesive dispensing, inspection, and filling equipment continues to grow.

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Adhesives & Sealants Industry

October 2026

Cover Story

Trends Shaping the Next Generation of Adhesives and Sealants

Features

The Role of Materials Science in Durable Label Performance

Beyond the Bond: Selecting the Right Adhesives for Diverse 3D Printing Materials

Electronics Trends Drive Demand for New Adhesive Tapes

Columns

Distribution Strategies to Improve Cost and Cash Flow

Departments

The Latest Filling and Dispensing Technologies

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