This article comes from Johns Hopkins University. To read the full story, please click here. In the modern world, adhesives are largely considered a solved problem. Even underwater, glues can be used in a wide range of maritime applications. The thing is, they’re just not that effective. The problem, as researchers at the Johns Hopkins…
Adhesive tape industry expected to reach $17.02 billion by 2024
The adhesive tapes market is poised to grow by U.S. $7.02 billion between now and 2024, progressing at a CAGR of over 5% during the forecast period. This is according to a new report from Technavio, which offers market research reports covering more than 100 industries. The adhesive tapes market is, typically, segmented by materials —…
Mussel Polymers welcomes new addition to its board of directors
Mussel Polymers, Inc. (MPI), which offers world’s first high-performance underwater bonding technology for adhesives, coatings, and wet adhesion applications, has announced the appointment of Dr. George K. Kodokian to the MPI board of directors. After a 30-year career at DuPont culminating in his appointment as a DuPont fellow, Kodokian joined the MPI board in April.…
The latest smart rivet tools from STANLEY Assembly
STANLEY Smart Rivet Tools let manufacturers reduce scrap, optimize an assembly area, and provide real-time process data to the existing plant manufacturing execution system by recording the stem break load and rivet pull distance. STANLEY Assembly Technologies, a global provider in precision fastening, offers the PB2500 Smart Rivet Tool, which builds on the proven capabilities…
Lecta joins CELAB to support global recycling of self-adhesives
Lecta, with its widely known brand of self-adhesive materials, recently announced that it has joined the Circular Economy for Labels (CELAB), a global industry initiative that is working to create a more sustainable, pressure-sensitive labeling industry by increasing access to matrix and liner recycling. Lecta joins CELAB, which includes other leading companies in the self-adhesive…
DESTACO launches new series of pneumatic pivot units
DESTACO has launched an updated RCM/RFM series of pneumatic pivot units, designed to offer greater flexibility and space-saving installation. The new series replaces the GR and RC Series models. The components feature a toggle lock and are driven by a pneumo-hydraulic cylinder that can move large devices that are used in welding and assembly applications.…
Würth Additive Group to distribute ARBURG 3D printers
Würth Additive Group has signed a national agreement with ARBURG Inc., a global manufacturer of injection molding machines for plastics processing, to distribute the company’s patented freeformer additive manufacturing technology throughout the U.S. and Canada. The agreement expands the suite of 3D printing technology offerings of Würth Additive Group and will serve customers in the…
DuPont to build new adhesives manufacturing facility
DuPont is investing approximately $30 million to build a new manufacturing facility in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu Province in East China. The new facility will produce adhesives to serve customers in the transportation industry, primarily in support of two industry mega trends: vehicle electrification applications and lightweighting. Construction will begin in Q3 2021 and the facility is expected to…
Bertram Capital acquires fastener distributor, AFC
Bertram Capital has announced the acquisition AFC Industries, an Ohio-based a distributor of fasteners and other C-parts. AFC represents the fifth investment completed in Bertram’s fourth fund. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. AFC maintains 22 stocking locations across North America and a presence in Mexico. The company is well-positioned to serve the…
Fix a loose screw easily with Tank Bond Thread-Stopper Tape
Fixing a loose screw has never been easier or faster than with the new Tank Bond Thread-Stopper Tape from DAP, a supplier of solutions for home improvement and construction projects. The Thread-Stopper Tape is the newest addition to the Tank Bond collection, a complete line of hard-working formulas ideal for an extensive list of professional…