Bonding with ASI

Chemence’s Michael Pomykala, who authored one of our most popular articles of 2020, outlines the various types of electric vehicles and their associated battery assemblies, as well as the role that adhesives, sealants, and thermal materials play in the success of these technologies.

George Ritter of ChemQuest details myriad issues related to the proper testing of structural adhesives, including which tests are commonly needed and some tips to optimize your testing processes.

Steve Ricci of 10X Engineered Materials fills us in regarding a new type of abrasive that can provide various benefits for surface preparation while avoiding some of the challenges associated with traditional abrasives.

How has Henkel cultivated a culture of innovation that incorporates sustainability as a fundamental factor? Innovation Head Michael Todd shares his insights, along with details regarding the company’s new global Innovation Center.

Karla Wilzer of Kraton highlights some of the technologies that the company will be exhibiting during the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s 2020 Virtual Convention and EXPO.

Kraton’s Peter Migchels shares details on the bio-economy, including ways that bio-based tackifiers are evolving to help drive sustainable formulations.

How can homeowners and facilities managers keep out rodents and other pests? DAP’s Kevin Corcoran fills us in regarding the benefits of expanding foam sealants.

Christine Banaszek from Ross Mixers discusses the role that mixing and other processing steps can play in sustainability efforts.

Economist Robert Fry, who will give a keynote at the ASC Virtual Convention and EXPO in November, breaks down some economic trends and projections in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

3M’s Anthony Cotter explains what pressure-sensitive adhesives are and details the role of adhesive chemistry and format in the proper selection of tapes for various applications.

Joe Tocci, incoming Pressure Sensitive Tape Council president, shares details regarding the Fall Member Business Meeting, as well as a new study focused on the automotive vertical.

Bill Allmond, president of The Adhesive and Sealant Council, shares the latest on COVID-19’s industry impact and updates us on the ASC’s ongoing efforts in 2020.

What is polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) and how can it serve as a “green” option for adhesives and coatings formulations? Coco Singer of Sekisui Specialty Chemicals Americas explains.

Ken Thomas of The Dupps Co. and RSS explains how sustainability and innovation can be harnessed together to provide value and drive growth.

How might a data management system improve efficiencies for today’s R&D teams? Will Tashman of Uncountable shares details.

ViscoTec Asia’s Melvyn Teo discusses vacuum potting, including recent testing that was performed to determine and meet a specific electronics producer’s needs.

What is napthenic oil and how is it used in adhesives and sealants? Anna Eriksson of Nynas fills us in.

Marko Zivaljic walks us through some of the assembly issues involved with commercial vehicle manufacturing, as well as the benefits that structural adhesives can provide.

Chicago Glue & Machine recently helped Systematics improve its new face shield manufacturing process with the addition of hot-melt adhesives and a dispensing system.

Henkel’s Alexander Bockisch details what GLYMO is and how it’s used in adhesives for packaging applications, along with related safety and regulatory issues and alternatives that are currently available.

Marc Benevento of Industrial Market Insight helps us understand some key factors that are influencing the industry, as well as steps companies can take to navigate through the pandemic.

Michel Merkx, president of the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC), shares details regarding the organization’s activities for 2020 and plans for next year’s Tape Week in Orlando.

Avery Dennison Performance Tape’s Scott Krusinski discusses the importance of factors such as the type of substrate and end-use requirements when determining the best adhesive solution for a specific application.

Dan Murad, president of ChemQuest, breaks down various impacts that COVID-19 is having on the adhesive and sealant industry.

Mike Olosky of Henkel, who will help open WAC2020 with a keynote at the Opening Ceremony, discusses megatrends and the associated challenges and opportunities facing the adhesives and sealants industry.