Adhesives & Dispensing Assembly

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As manufacturers push for lighter designs, faster cycle times and more reliable joints, new fastening technologies are helping simplify assembly while improving performance.

Unlike one-part adhesives, which are ready to use straight from the container, two-part systems require precise metering and mixing before they can be applied.

Today’s sealants offer very good resistance to common oils and coolants, as well as stable mechanical performance at elevated temperatures.

Adhesive bonding enables engineers to create strong joints. But industrial adhesives have several drawbacks, such as outgassing, which can cause problems in some applications.

NEWCASTLE, England—Electrical and chemical engineers at Newcastle University have developed a reversible adhesive that makes disassembling and recycling electronics much easier.

ST. PAUL, MN—The new Adhesive Mix Monitor from 3M provides real-time feedback on mix quality when dispensing two-part structural adhesives.

MIDDLEBURY, IN—Grand Design Recreational Vehicles is recalling more than 1,200 model year 2025-2026 Lineage motorhomes. The epoxy adhesive securing solar panels to the roof may fail, allowing the panels to detach. 

INCHEON, South Korea — It may sound nuts, but researchers at Inha University have developed a high-performance, biodegradable adhesive derived from cashew nut byproducts, offering a potential alternative to petroleum-based materials widely used in manufacturing.

Published intensity values don’t always reflect real curing performance. Working distance, emitter design and uniformity can significantly influence results in production environments.