A Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researcher is developing a new class of medical adhesives by bringing together hydrogels and glue-like polymers to safely and reliably connect human tissues to therapeutic devices implanted in the body, such as pacemakers, insulin pumps, and artificial joints. Jiawei Yang, an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Materials […]
Industry associations can play a crucial role in helping member companies overcome key challenges as they work towards meeting their sustainability goals. Afera, the European Adhesive Tape Association, in collaboration with the German Adhesives Association (IVK) and sustainability consultancy Sphera, are helping adhesive and adhesive tape manufacturers assess the sustainability of their products by developing […]
Covestro announced it will open a specifically developed, automated laboratory for optimizing coating and adhesive formulations to provide even better support to its customers. Coating and adhesive manufacturers are under pressure as they compete for market share, optimize their products in rapid succession, and focus on efficiency while ensuring sustainability and regulatory compliance. At the […]
The topic of sustainability is becoming increasingly important in the development of packaging and other consumables. Ecological and social challenges are important factors to consider when developing new products. Consequently, environmentally friendly materials and energy efficiency are taking center stage in a new approach for two-component packaging development. By using recycled or biobased materials and […]
Shipping and home deliveries continue to boom as more and more consumers turn to online shopping as their go-to method for purchases. In fact, the Pitney Bowes’ Parcel Shipping Index found 161 billion parcels were shipped in 2022, averaging 441 million parcels a day.1 Our increased reliance on shipping materials highlights a clear need for […]
Scott Bader’s new purpose-built £2 million R&D facility in Amiens, France, has been opened to support the development of new advanced composite materials for key markets including land transport, renewables, and e-mobility. The product development center in Amiens will allow dedicated resources to focus on the exploration of innovative compositions to transition to more sustainable […]
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