Adhesives
Laser bondline inspection becomes reality
One of the Holy Grails of composites manufacturing has been reliable verification of adhesive bondline strength integrity. A technology that does just that has arrived.
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Biesterfeld to distribute Solvay composite materials portfolio across continental Europe
New partnership gives Biesterfeld access to Solvay’s portfolio of composite prepregs, adhesive films, adhesives and primers for aerospace and automotive, as well as technical assistance.
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Scott Bader to open additional structural adhesives facility
The U.K.-based chemicals company now totals seven manufacturing plants and 16 offices worldwide.
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Sika presents Adekit A236 two-part structural adhesive
The two-part, high-performance polyurethane adhesive targets large composite bonding in marine applications and recently won a 2021 IBEX Innovation Award.
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Scott Bader invests $16 million in new North Carolina production site
The 110,000-square-foot gelcoat and structural adhesives manufacturing facility is the company’s second North American manufacturing site, and will be fully operational by Q1 2023.
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3M announces its enhanced 3M Scotch-Weld Structural Acrylic Adhesives portfolio
New offerings include low odor, enhanced performance, high elongation and nylon bonding capabilities.
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Arkema acquires Ashland’s Performance Adhesives business, reaches new growth milestone
Ashland’s high-performance adhesives portfolio available to the U.S. is key to supporting Bostik’s long-term growth ambition and its aim for an EBITDA margin above 17% by 2024.
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Lohmann expands reactive chemistry adhesives line
Lohmann Corp. & Subsidiaries launches UV-LUX, a UV light-activated adhesive that changes changes colors as it adheres and cures, indication chemical progression.
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Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America’s NEXX Technologies partners with Tipton-Goss
MGCA advanced composites business unit to bring Tipton-Goss’ high-performance prepreg and film adhesive technologies to the advanced composites, space and aerospace markets.
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CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Magnolia Advanced Materials Inc.
Magnolia 7018 A/B is a two-component syntactic epoxy adhesive designed with high strength and flame-retardant properties.
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