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Dow launches selective adhesion liquid silicone rubber series for automotive market

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The SILASTIC SA 994X LSR series is a range of primerless, self-adhesive, general purpose and self-lubricating, one-to-one mix ratio LSRs designed for two-component injection moulding with thermoplastic substrates including, but not limited to, polybutylene terephthalate and polyamide. Instant development of full bond strength.

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Dow Corning and Delphi Automotive win R&D 100 award for silicone adhesive

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announced that a silicone adhesive technology it recently developed alongside Delphi Automotive PLC has earned one of R&D Magazine ’s 2015 R&D 100 Awards. Dow Corning and Delphi received the award for Dow Corning EA-7100 Adhesive, a product initially developed for Delphi, which was grappling with several adhesion challenges.

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Adhesives Gain Popularity for Wearable Devices

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Master Bond adhesive formulations provide solutions for challenging assembly applications in manufacturing electronic wearable devices. There are some fundamental things to consider when deciding what is the right adhesive for the assembly of electronic wearable devices. Learn more about Master Bond EP37-3FLF ?

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New Henkel polyolefin-based hotmelt can shave off up to 2.2kg of vehicle weight

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Henkel Corporation’s automotive group introduced TECHNOMELT XPO 1050, a polyolefin-based hotmelt that can bond a wide variety of interior-related substrates without the need for pretreatment of the plastic surface.

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EV Manufacturers Should Consider the Benefits of Powder Coatings

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Durability and Resistance Paint corrodes and flakes, proving environmental stressors weaken its adhesion. One challenge facing powder coating adoption is its limited range of suitable substrate materials. Manufacturing cycles shorten because of faster application and curing, demonstrating how they save money during every step.

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Vertichem launches with $3M investment; targeting woody biomass to chemicals

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With its natural polyphenolic structures, lignin is a highly valuable chemical suitable for the production of a multitude of green chemical products, including adhesives, paints and coating resins as well as a variety of natural and synthetic plastic composites materials, according to Vertichem. Lignin is also a polyol—i.e.,

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Video Friday: Autonomous Car Drifting, Aerial-Aquatic Drone, and Jet-Powered Robot

Cars That Think

Abstract: Near the limits of adhesion, the forces generated by a tire are nonlinear and intricately coupled. Abstract: Aerial-aquatic vehicles are capable to move in the two most dominant fluids, making them more promising for a wide range of applications. The intention is to relieve farmers from arduous and safety critical work.

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