2024 April | Adhesives & Sealants Industry

ASC Convention and Expo Offers Education, Networking, and the Latest Innovations

The Adhesive and Sealant Council’s 2024 Annual Convention and EXPO is slated to be the largest gathering of professionals in the adhesive and sealant industry.

Karen Parker

April 12, 2024

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Annual Convention and EXPO takes place April 15-17, 2024, in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Adhesive for Biosensors

This one-component, solvent-free and humidity-resistant adhesive features a low Young’s modulus of 160 MPa.

Karen Parker

April 15, 2024

A new adhesive designed for use in the assembly of biosensors performs well with stainless steel, often central to the construction of such equipment.

Robotic Dispenser Helps Expand Use of Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

Each dispenser can be programmed with multiple recipes, for single- or double-sided flat, foam, or felt adhesives.

David Gersovitz

April 15, 2024

A new robotic pressure-sensitive tape dispenser is helping manufacturers make the case for PSAs over more traditional joining methods.

Reversible Glue and Customizable Bio-Adhesive Patches: The Latest Adhesion Science

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.

Karen Parker

April 17, 2024

Researchers around the world are publishing their latest discoveries in scientific journals. Here are three recent developments in adhesion technology research.

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Optimizing Your Strategic Planning with Business Cycle Analysis

Leveraging sophisticated market intelligence tools like business cycle analysis can enhance the efficacy of a data-driven decision-making process.

Rich Gibson

April 19, 2024

Insights provided by a business cycle analysis help companies navigate the intricacies of the market landscape with confidence.

Orlando Welcomes Tape Professionals for Tape Week 2024

The premier event for professionals in the PSA tape industry, Tape Week 2024 is taking place April 29 to May 2, 2024, at the Hilton Orlando.

Karen Parker

April 23, 2024

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.

American Coatings Show and Conference to Highlight Latest Industry Technologies

The keynote address of the conference will be given by Dr. Robert Roop, senior vice president and chief technology officer at Axalta Coating Systems.

Karen Parker

April 23, 2024

Coatings professionals from across North America and beyond will gather to see the latest technological advances and hear the newest research and trends.

From the Editor

Science and Engineering R&D and Output: How the U.S. Performs

Karen Parker

April 23, 2024

According to the NSB, the United States performs more research and development than any other country, but the nation’s global position is slipping as countries in East and Southeast Asia, particularly China, increase their activities. Here are a few interesting takeaways from the report.