Hot-melt adhesives are used in a wide range of applications. They seal cardboard cartons; bond veneer to plywood; attach appliqué to fabric; and secure carpeting in automotive interiors.
Until recently, however, consumer electronics was one of the last applications associated with hot-melt adhesives. Now, a new generation of hot-melts is being used in the assembly of smartphones, tablet computers, wearable electronics, wireless speakers and other mobile electronic devices.