Bonding Beyond Ordinary: Innovations in Eco-Friendly Super Glue Formulations

Super glue must exhibit strong adhesion above all else. However, as attention to the changing climate has risen, so has the demand for sustainability in all product categories. Amid this trend, conventional adhesives’ environmental risks are an increasing concern for manufacturers and their clientele. Why Is Eco-Friendly Super Glue Necessary? Almost all glues today […]
medmix Partners with Gurit for Sustainable Bonding Solution

A leader in high-precision delivery devices, medmix is partnering and Gurit, a manufacturer and supplier of advanced composite materials, to launch of BondPro, a next-generation, two-component adhesive engineered by Gurit. BondPro is dispensed using the MIXPAC™ greenLine™ cartridge system from medmix, combining Gurit’s innovation in adhesive technology with medmix’s environmentally responsible packaging solution to meet […]
LG Chem and Noritake Co-Develop Bonding Paste for Automotive Power Semiconductors

LG Chem has co-developed a high-performance silver paste with Japan’s Noritake that is designed specifically for bonding silicon carbide (SiC) chips to substrates in automotive power semiconductors. Noritake is a leading Japanese company with over 120 years of expertise in advanced ceramics, supplying grinding wheels, materials for electronic components, and kilns (thermal processing equipment) for […]
Cold Bonding Keeps Tank Farm Projects Safe

In the heart of the Netherlands, two large tank farms chose cold bonding to face two daunting challenges: over 1100 brackets needed to be installed on live, fully operational tanks filled with highly flammable liquids. Traditional welding was impossible, as taking the site offline and emptying the vessels would have required a costly shutdown that […]
AVERY DENNISON: Tape Solutions for Solar Panel Bonding

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes has introduced a new Solar Panel Bonding Portfolio featuring pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA) tapes that offer solar panel manufacturers significant advantages over other bonding methods. As the domestic solar industry grows, these durable, UV-resistant solutions are easy-to-use and automate, and optimize panel design. The new portfolio features a variety of Avery Dennison […]
PANACOL: Adhesive System for Magnet Bonding

Structalit® 5859 is a new adhesive system specifically for magnet bonding. The adhesive can be used for magnet/rotor bonding and for joining magnets in pole housings. The one-component epoxy resin adhesive cures at temperatures as low as 100 °C. At 150 °C, the curing time can be reduced to as little as five minutes. The […]
Innovative Adhesives for Bonding Dissimilar Materials with Industrial Coatings

Bonding materials such as metals, plastics, ceramics, or composites presents unique challenges. Variations in thermal expansion, elasticity, and surface chemistry complicate the process of creating reliable bonds. However, recent advances in adhesives and protective coatings have significantly improved performance and reliability. Let’s explore how these developments are driving progress across industries. The Challenge of […]
Paste Adhesives for Bonding in Aerospace Applications

From the ancient Egyptians using starch-based adhesives to bond papyrus to crude handmade nuts and bolts used during the Middle Ages, bonding techniques have evolved to enable humans to safely take flight into Earth’s atmosphere and beyond. But what kind of materials are required to bond massive structures that can effectively withstand extreme conditions? Aircraft […]
Is Bonding the New Method of Choice?

In recent years, the industrial manufacturing landscape has experienced a remarkable shift towards innovative bonding methods. Central to this evolution are adhesives and sealants, which have rapidly gained traction across multiple industries. Their swift adoption is fueled by a blend of cost-effectiveness, improved strength compared to traditional fastening methods, and enhanced durability, setting new performance […]
Spark Connections: Explore Manufacturing Optimization at the Adhesives & Bonding Expo

Adhesives & Bonding Expo, the largest, free-to-attend trade fair and conference for industrial bonding products and manufacturing in North America, is returning for its fourth edition from June 25-27, 2024, in Novi, Michigan. Register to attend and you’ll gain easy access to the co-located Foam Expo taking place in the same hall. Visit to find […]