Adhesives & Sealants Industry

February 2023 cover

February 2023

Read our February issue to learn about machine modeling methodology for PU technologies, sustainable packaging for 2K systems, optimizing heat dissipation in EV batteries, and more.

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Digitalization and Predictive Modeling of Polyurethane Data

Machine modeling methodology proven to be successful with flexible polyurethane (PU) foams could be applied in other PU technologies.
Keith Task Mark McBride Ted Smiecinski Willie Wesley Yinan Kang Amanda McCraw Laura Chiandussi Sebastian Wandernoth
February 2, 2023
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The development of predictive and flexible algorithms has provided an opportunity to tackle the challenges presented by employing machine learning and artificial intelligence to understand polyurethane technologies. 


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Market for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives Set for Growth

With opportunities in medical, transportation, food and beverage, and construction, the market for pressure-sensitive adhesives is expected to grow.
February 16, 2023
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Pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs) have become a valuable part of various industrial processes due, in part, to their versatility.


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Upcycling Glassine Liners

Fedrigoni Group has developed a processes whereby it collects siliconized glassine liner waste material and reuses it to create decorative labels.
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Karen Parker
February 14, 2023
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Fedrigoni Group has launched Re-Play™, a product range of upcycled self-adhesive materials that are made from the upcycling of siliconized glassine liner materials.


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Adhesive Systems Optimize Heat Dissipation in EV Batteries

Liquid adhesive systems offer an alternative to silicone-based pads to dissipate heat generated in electric vehicle battery cells.
February 9, 2023
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Liquid adhesive systems developed to be used as thermal interface materials for EV battery cells offer better surface wetting and can also be used as structural adhesives.


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Automotive Supplier Expands from Coatings to Adhesives

Stahl enters the adhesive and bonding market as the company leverages its expertise in elastomer coatings to focus on applications in the automotive industry.
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Karen Parker
February 6, 2023
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Specialty coatings provider Stahl announced last October that the company was expanding into the adhesive and bonding segments when it announced the launch of the RelcaBond® brand.


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Hitting Fast Forward with Digitalization

Digitization makes huge amounts of data available for technologies like artificial intelligence to flourish; it also makes such data available to hostile forces.
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Karen Parker
February 27, 2023
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Digital tools can help when analyzing and managing the creation of a more transparent supply chain, optimizing manufacturing and customer interface, tracking and managing use, creating a more circular life for chemical products.


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Proactive Approach to Navigating Transportation Woes

Companies must take a proactive approach to navigating transportation woes and create supply chain capabilities to help them stay a step ahead of the competition.
Lisa Anderson president of LMA Consulting Group
Lisa Anderson
February 23, 2023
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Although current transportation woes will eventually come to an end, new disruptions will arise, and companies must use a proactive approach to navigate future supply chain issues. 


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