AMSOIL INC., a global provider of synthetic lubricant technology, has launched AMSOIL Industrial — a new business unit dedicated to serving large business-to-business customers. AMSOIL is not new to industrial business. For more than a decade, the company has delivered exceptional results for industrial customers in power generation, hydraulics, compressor applications and more. “AMSOIL is…
Henkel’s “hackathon” for female founders accepting applications for November event
The Henkel Xathon, an ideation hackathon for female founders, is taking place for the third time. The aim is to promote female entrepreneurs and talents in the technology industry, strengthening their business innovation and supporting them in building a relevant business network. The Xathon will take place in Berlin from November 12 to 14, 2021…
New Global Bonding Process Centers support automated assembly solutions
3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division is evolving its Bonding Process Centers in St. Paul, U.S., Neuss, Germany, and Shanghai, China. Against the backdrop of a growing trend toward automation in manufacturing, the 3M Bonding Process Centers provide a starting point from which to design and plan automated bonding solutions. The 3M Bonding Process Centers…
Demand for silicone adhesives grows as EV manufacturing nears all-time high
The global silicone adhesives market is expected to witness a surge in demand in the coming years, and particularly owing to rising production of electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe, China, and the U.S. Glass bonding, exterior trim, interior trim, structural metal bonding, and structural fiber reinforced plastic bonding are a few applications of silicone adhesives in…
Henkel adhesive system recognized for recyclability
The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) has recognized Henkel‘s Loctite Liofol LA 4220 RE/Loctite Liofol LA 3180 RE for its recyclability. This two-component adhesive system for PE film lamination is association’s first 100% solids, solvent-free adhesive system for flexible packaging to receive this recognition. APR’s process required that the two-component system be tested against guidelines…
Nordson EFD introduces larger syringe barrels for adhesive dispensing
Nordson EFD, a precision fluid-dispensing systems manufacturer, recently introduced the largest sized syringe barrel in its Optimum dispensing components line. The 70cc syringe barrel holds more assembly fluids — such as adhesives, epoxies, sealants, solder pastes, and more. It is ideal for electronic applications such as underfill, potting, and conformal coating, and complements the company’s…
Milwaukee offers new flex-head racheting wrenches
Milwaukee Tool has expanded its offering of combination wrenches with a new line of Flex-head Ratcheting Combination Wrenches. These tools feature a flexible head design that allows better access in hard-to-reach spaces. With 2.5 degrees of arc swing and 144 ratcheting positions, these latest wrenches allow for quick and efficient work in tight and awkward…
Electric vehicle adhesives market worth $1.8 billion by 2026
Vehicle manufacturers announced increasingly ambitious electrification plans. Out of the world’s top 20 vehicle manufacturers, which represented around 90% of new car registrations in 2020, 18 have stated plans to widen their portfolio of models and to rapidly scale up the production of light-duty electric vehicles. The growth of electric cars is driven by critical…
BondLynx is a new polymer, crosslinking molecular glue
XlynX Materials, an emerging chemical company, recently announced the creation of a new class of adhesives that the company is calling, “molecular-glues.” These make it possible to permanently adhere difficult-to-bond polymers, such as polyethylene and polypropylene to one another or other materials, providing an exceptionally strong chemical bond. Conventional adhesives typically take advantage of mechanical…
Why structural adhesives play a key role in electric vehicles
Structural adhesives have been used for many years within automotive production to effectively join metal panels. In fact, they’re so popular that in the North American market alone, more than 26 meters is used for each production vehicle. But today, they take on new importance due to the rapidly growing battery electric-vehicle (EV) market. According to…