2023 December | Adhesives & Sealants Industry

ASI's Best Articles of 2023

In 2023, readers of ASI found the latest technology in adhesives and sealants, breaking news stories, new product releases, and informative podcasts.

Karen Parker

December 14, 2023

Readers continue to look to ASI for the latest information about the adhesives and sealants industry. This article outlines the most popular news, feature articles, product reviews, and podcasts of the year.

Five Considerations When Selecting PSA Tape for Any Substrate

To ensure optimal adhesion, consider these five questions when choosing a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape.

Matt Tempelis

December 14, 2023

When choosing a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape for your application, it’s critical to understand the materials you want to bond together and the application operating environment.

Tape Manufacturer Ups Sustainability Game with Expansion at US Facility

At its facility in Sparta, Michigan, tesa expands capabilities and demonstrates its commitment to sustainable products and manufacturing.

Karen Parker

December 15, 2023

Tape manufacturer tesa celebrated the expansion of its facilities in Sparta, Michigan, with customers, community leaders, and executives from Germany.

Parameters to Quantify Mixing Efficiency of Static Mixers

The third in a series on static mixing, this article explains mixer-specific characteristics, outlining parameters used to assess mixer efficiency and the advantages and disadvantages of mixer types.

Joachim Schöck

December 15, 2023

Depending on the material to mix and the pre-defined application, different mixer characteristics are of particular importance.

Demand for Medical Adhesives Increases

Because they offer solutions for wound care, wearable medical devices, and scar therapy, demand for soft-skin adhesives is expected to grow.

Yash Pathak

December 18, 2023

Soft-skin adhesives are becoming increasingly popular for medical, pharmaceutical, and personal care applications.

The Characteristics and Chemistry of Silicone Release Coatings

Silicones enjoy a unique position when used as release coatings due to their application and curing properties, as well as lower release forces when compared to other materials.

Anuj Agrawal

December 19, 2023

There are several chemical types of materials that can be used as a release coating — such as polyacrylates, carbamates, polyolefins, fluorocarbons, chromium stearate complexes, and silicones.

A Unique Solution for Faster Development of Health Patches

Offering customers an opportunity to order a demo package of medical patches with a dry electrode adhesive is giving medical engineers data they need to test their initial concepts.

December 19, 2023

Henkel and Belgian scale-up Quad Industries, a specialist in printed electronics, have developed a new concept to enable innovations for smart health patches with accelerated speed to market at lower cost.

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Win-Win Focus on the Customer and Costs

Clients that focus on providing a superior customer experience along with achieving optimal bottom-line results will perform better than competitors.

Lisa Anderson

December 19, 2023

As companies are searching for ways to successfully navigate these turbulent times, the best ones are achieving a win-win focus on the customer and costs.

From the Editor

Chocolate News and Reversible Glue: Science Has the Answer

Researchers have developed a reversible glue that could change the way we recycle.

Karen Parker

December 19, 2023

New innovations regarding adhesives for recycling and research exploring the potential of cocoa husks offer solutions for formulators and end-users of adhesives and sealants.