Henkel, a manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has introduced three new low-pressure molding (LPM) materials designed to seal and protect medical devices from moisture, temperature extremes, chemicals, vibration, impact, and other environmental concerns. Using a gentle, low-pressure process, Loctite PA 6732, Loctite PA 6682, and Loctite PA 6951 completely encapsulate medical devices including…
Automotive adhesives and sealants market to surpass $11,643.5 million by 2030
The automotive adhesives and sealants market size is expected to see a 6.1% CAGR between 2020 and 2030 — from $6,414.1 million in 2020 to $11,643.5 million by 2030. This is according to a new market research report from P&S Intelligence, a P&S multi-dimensional analytics firm. This growth will be attributed to the increasing demand for…
New silver-filled, low-outgassing epoxy offers EMI/RFI shielding
Master Bond‘s new EP4S-80 is a one-component, silver-filled epoxy that meets NASA’s low-outgassing requirements. It has an unlimited working life at room temperature and a moderate heat-cure requirement of 80° C. With a viscosity of 10,000-15,000 cps, EP4S-80 has a smooth flow that makes it easy to brush on an area, making it ideal for…
APPLIED acquires Tennessee’s Bird Song Adhesives
APPLIED Adhesives, a custom adhesive solutions provider in North America, announced that it has completed its acquisition of Bird Song Adhesives in December 2021, a regional supplier of specialty adhesives located in Madison, Tennessee. This acquisition strengthens APPLIED’s commitment to providing industry leading products, technical expertise, and exceptional service to its customers. “Bird Song…
Structural adhesives market to top $16.1 billion this year, driven by construction and EV sectors
As per the latest survey by Future Markets Insights (FMI), the global structural adhesives market is estimated to top U.S.$11.6 billion in 2022. Increasing applications of structural adhesives in lamination, flooring, roofing, and coating across the construction sector are fueling the demand in the market. Moreover, the demand for fuel-efficient and electric vehicles (EVs) is rapidly increasing across…
3M and Ansys train engineers to improve adhesive-joint design and sustainability
3M and Ansys have joined forces to launch a material modeling training program, with the goal of helping engineers refine the product development processes, accelerate the design stage, and eliminate material waste. More specifically, engineers are leveraging the program to better generate and analyze simulations, enhance designs, and speed to market next-generation products by using…
American Securities set to acquire Hexion Holdings
Hexion Holdings Corporation announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of American Securities LLC for $30.00 per share in cash. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2022 and is contingent on the closing of the company’s previously announced sale of its epoxy business…
Dymax offers new LED flood-curing system for adhesives
Dymax, a global manufacturers of light-curing materials and devices, is adding a new high-performance device to its renowned light-curing systems: Dymax BlueWave FX-1250 This new surface curing system for adhesive materials works with high-intensity LEDs, offers a large irradiation area, and ensures an overall strong, quality light intensity. In this way, already short curing times…
Henkel offers bio-based, hot-melt adhesives that capture CO2 emissions
The packaging industry is going through a change where sustainability is necessary and critical for overall business success. New solutions need to find their way into the market to proactively push forward on lowering the overall CO2 footprint of the products and the production processes — while increasing the usage of bio-based raw materials. To…
Master Bond shares its top adhesives of 2021
Master Bond, a manufacturer of epoxy adhesives, sealants, coatings, has compiled its top adhesives, which were developed and launched this year. The formulas include a mix of low-outgassing, silver-filled, and and thermally conductive options, depending on the application. 1. EP21NS, a nanosilica-filled epoxy system with a one-to-one mix ratio by weight. Upon mixing, it has…