Items Tagged with 'adhesive technology'

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

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.

WEINHEIM, GERMANY—Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has introduced a new surface treatment process designed to eliminate the need for wet-chemical bonding in manufacturing, while improving efficiency and environmental performance.

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

AYER, Mass.—Creative Materials Inc. has strengthened its manufacturing capabilities for regulated industries after achieving new certifications tied to quality, environmental management and defense-related production.

SUDBURY, Mass. — Automakers are bringing panoramic head-up displays to mid-range and luxury vehicles, projecting driving information, navigation instructions and infotainment content across the full width of the windshield, and a new adhesive is making production possible.  

The growing emphasis on green chemistry and the circular economy has redirected research toward sustainable adhesives, seeking materials that balance bonding performance with renewability, recyclability and reduced toxicity.

BorgWarner was struggling with inconsistent dispensing of thermal paste. To solve the problem, the automotive supplier turned to ViscoTec, which specializes in equipment for dispensing two-part materials and filled materials.

MADISON HEIGHTS, MI—Henkel has opened a new Battery Application Center here.

Whether you need a UV-cure adhesive to assemble a medical device or a two-part epoxy to encapsulate electronics, you’ll find it at The ASSEMBLY Show South. Here’s a look at some of what you’ll see.