Dymax’s 2000-MW series is the first dedicated, light-curable adhesives product line designed for the assembly of wearable medical devices where materials of concern and proximity to skin matter. Developed without isobornyl acrylate (IBOA), a common skin irritant, and other materials of concern, these adhesives pass ISO 10993-10 for sensitization and irritation, as well as ISO 10993-5…

Written by Mark Jones The term “acrylic” is used to describe two things: the polymer structures present in some one-part adhesives and the cure chemistry of some two-part, reactive structural adhesives. The most common acrylic adhesives found in a general hardware store are caulks and pastes. Typically, these are acrylic latexes made of acrylate polymers…

Henkel has developed an electrically conductive adhesive (ECA) that cures at room temperature, improving yield rates and protecting sensitive structures within mobile devices, such as compact camera modules (CCMs). Designed to deliver reliable electrical grounding performance, Loctite Ablestik ICP 2120 is a moisture cure ECA, which is a critical feature for safeguarding the thin, miniaturized…

The global aerospace interior adhesive market is expected to grow from $1.03 billion in 2021 to $1.11 billion by the end of 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The aerospace interior adhesive market is expected to reach $1.38 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 5.6%. This is according to a…

According to ITW Performance Polymers, a global business offering industrial strength adhesives and epoxies, MMA structural adhesives (methyl methacrylate) offer distinct advantages over other adhesives. This includes: Fast room temperature curing Excellent mechanical properties Abroad range of adhesion Older MMA adhesives bond a wide range of materials but might struggle with “difficult to bond” metals…

Techcon, a provider of precision fluid-dispensing technologies, has announced the launch of the new TS8200D Series Micro-Meter Mix Dispensing System, a precision volumetric mixing and dispensing system for two-component adhesives, such as epoxies, reactive acrylics, or polyurethanes. The Micro-Meter Mix consists of two newly updated M-Series Progressive Cavity (PC) Pumps integrated into a fluid manifold…

Henkel has introduced the new solvent-free and elastic adhesive Loctite UK 2073-2173, which is based on two-component polyurethane (2K-PU) technology — designed for superior performance on various substrates. With the launch of Loctite UK 2073-2173, Henkel is expanding its broad portfolio of two-component polyurethane adhesives. As a longstanding partner to the automotive industry, Henkel enables…

Master Bond‘s EP5TC-80 is a one-part, NASA low-outgassing-rated epoxy that achieves a thermal conductivity of 3.3-3.7 W/(m·K), while also retaining its electrical non-conductivity. Featuring a thixotropic paste consistency, this compound adheres well to a variety of substrates such as metals, composites, glass, ceramics, and many plastics. It’s formulated for bonding, sealing, and small encapsulating applications.…

Elkem recently celebrated the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art production site located in York, South Carolina. The investment in the highly specialized facility demonstrates the company’s commitment to its global growth in relation to medical applications. Serving as Elkem’s global center of excellence, the new production site is responsible for producing medical-grade silicone adhesives,…

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes has announced a new portfolio of interior surface bonding solutions for the building and construction segment. The Avery Dennison Interior Surfaces portfolio offers nine pressure-sensitive tape constructions featuring a variety of adhesive technologies applicable for bonding materials to commercial and residential interior surfaces. A proven technology, pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes are used…