WACKER Embraces Digitalization, R&D, and Sustainability to Develop Sealants for the Future

As industries around the world face growing demands for sustainability, efficiency, and innovation, WACKER SILICONES is strategically positioning its sealants business to meet these evolving needs. In this interview with ASI, Dr. Thomas Koini, president of WACKER’s silicones division, outlines how the company is driving growth through a balanced product portfolio, customer-centric innovation, and a […]
From Sealants to Smart Systems: H.B. Fuller’s Vision for the Future of Adhesives

As a global leader in adhesives innovation, H.B. Fuller continues to evolve its research and development priorities to meet the dynamic needs of modern manufacturing, sustainability goals, and emerging technologies. In this exclusive interview with ASI, Xinyu Du, senior vice president of global R&D at H.B. Fuller, shares insights into how the company’s innovation strategy […]
Unlock the Future of Manufacturing at MAX

The Manufacturing & Automation eXchange (MAX) is coming to the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee, March 25-26, 2026. Previously known as the ASSEMBLY Show South, The Quality Show, and Adhesives in Action, the reimagined event is responding to the changes shaping the manufacturing industry, including smart factories, integrated systems, workforce challenges and the need […]
Unlock the Future of Manufacturing at MAX

The Manufacturing & Automation eXchange (MAX) is coming to the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee, March 25-26, 2026. Previously known as the ASSEMBLY Show South, The Quality Show, and Adhesives in Action, the reimagined event is responding to the changes shaping the manufacturing industry, including smart factories, integrated systems, workforce challenges and the need […]
iGM Resins Presents Sustainable TPO Alternatives for the Future of Energy Curing

The reclassification of TPO (diphenyl (2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phosphine oxide by the EHCA (CAS 75980-60-8) is a significant change within the energy curing industry; it directly impacts product formulation, regulatory compliance, and market dynamics. TPO has been reclassified as Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B and was added to the EU REACH Candidate List for Authorization as a […]
3M Continues History of Innovating for The Future

3M is a company that has been in the adhesives business for over 100 years. Currently, the company has three business groups that have adhesives and sealants as part of their product offering: Safety & Industrial, Consumer, and Transportation & Electronics. The company recently completed its planned spin-off of its Health Care business, which is […]
How Acrylic Tapes Are Transforming the Future of Wearable Medical Devices

Wearable medical devices are becoming increasingly common as the U.S. population lives longer. According to Deloitte US, 320 million consumer health and wellness wearable devices were shipped worldwide in 2022, and projections suggest this number could reach nearly 440 million by 2024. From glucose and heart monitoring devices to defibrillator systems and beyond, more people […]