Adhesives and Sealants News

RSS

Bioengineers Develop Self-Healing Hydrogel Material

A self-healing hydrogel material has been developed by bioengineers from the University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego).

7 Mar 2012

Superthin Nanoglue for Next-Generation Microchip Fabrication

A research team comprising Tingrui Pan and his colleagues from the University of California, Davis has developed an ultrathin ‘nanoglue,’ which finds applications in the fabrication of new-generation microchips.

7 Mar 2012

Global Industry Analysts Report on Global Gum Market

GIA declares the availability of a complete global report on the gums markets. According to a forecast, the global market for gums will reach US$23.1 B by the year 2017.

From Global Industry Analysts, Inc. 6 Mar 2012

3M Launches New Liquid Adhesive Remover

3M has launched a new liquid degreaser or cleaner, 3M Adhesive Remover – Renew, made using bio-based, eco-friendly raw materials. This new cleaner is made up of 60% of renewable materials and offers a new option to remove the adhesive effectively.

From 3M 5 Mar 2012

3M Adhesive Sets Guinness World Record Lifting an 8.1 Ton Forklift

3M Scotch-Weld Instant Adhesive was recently responsible for a Guinness World Records-setting feat, lifting an 8.1 metric ton (17,857 pound, 2990 PSI) forklift in the air for one hour. This amazingly successful demons...

From 3M 1 Mar 2012

MWV Specialty Chemicals Forms Strategic Partnership with DRT

MWV Specialty Chemicals has established a strategic partnership with France-based DRT, a manufacturer of turpentine and rosin derivatives from plant-based materials.

27 Feb 2012

High Tensile Strength One Part Epoxy for Bonding a Range of Substrates

Primarily used for testing the adhesion or cohesive strength of flame sprayed coatings as per the ASTM C633 specification, Master Bond EP15 produces high strength bonds across a wide variety of applications.

From Master Bond Inc. 23 Feb 2012

Novagard Solutions’ Innovative NOVAFLEX Adhesives Showcased at International Roofing Expo

Novagard Solutions recently unveiled NOVAFLEX Multi-Purpose Adhesive Sealant that serves various building or construction applications. It shows excellent performance than traditional organic sealants like polyurethanes, custom-made polymer or solvent based products.

21 Feb 2012

Novel Gecko-Inspired Adhesive Device Holds Large Weights on Smooth Surfaces

A team of researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has invented a new adhesive device inspired by gecko feet. The device called “Geckskin” has the ability to hold objects weighing 700 lb on smooth surfaces such as glass.

17 Feb 2012

JumpStart’s Investment Helps ADAP Nanotech to Commercialize its NanoTIM Adhesive

JumpStart has announced the investment of $250,000 in ADAP Nanotech, an Akron, Ohio-based company developing and producing carbon nanotube-based coatings and adhesives.

17 Feb 2012

Editorial Highlights