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1. Toyochem Launches New Biodegradable Polyurethane Adhesive 9/1/2020

   Toyochem Co., Ltd., a member of the Toyo Ink Group of Japan, has developed a new series of biodegradable pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs). Marketed under the Cyabine series of polyurethane PSAs, the newly developed product is suitable for materials for the packaging, construction, agriculture and other industries where the use of biodegradable or recoverable materials are preferred.

2. Signicast Partners With DDM For Additive Manufacturing 9/1/2020

   To expand their extensive list of rapid prototyping services, Signicast, a Form Technologies Company, has signed a partnership with DDM to offer the convenience and speed of ceramic 3D printing with the precision of investment casting

3. Desktop Metal To Become Public, Creating The Only Listed Pure-Play Additive Manufacturing 2.0 Company 8/26/2020

   Desktop Metal, Inc. (“Desktop Metal” or the “Company”) a leader in mass production and turnkey additive manufacturing solutions, announced today it will become a publicly listed company in order to accelerate its growth trajectory within the rapidly growing additive manufacturing market and capitalize on the strong secular tailwinds supporting the reshoring of manufacturing and supply chain flexibility

4. Afton Chemical Announces Phase 3 Investment In The Singapore Chemical Additive Manufacturing Facility To Add GPA Blending Capabilities 8/25/2020

   Afton Chemical Corporation, a global leader in the lubricant and fuel additive market, has received approval from the Afton Chemical board to invest in Gasoline Performance Additives (GPA) blending capabilities at its Singapore Chemical Additive Manufacturing Facility

5. Essentium Introduces 3D Printing Bed Adhesives Powered By Magigoo 8/25/2020

   Essentium, Inc., a leading innovator of industrial additive manufacturing (AM) solutions, today launched all-in-one 3D printing adhesives specifically tailored for Essentium’s portfolio of materials and the Essentium High Speed Extrusion (HSETM) 3D Printing Platform, providing manufacturers with a reliable adhesion solution for industrial-scale 3D printing.

6. NTU Singapore Scientists Develop ‘Biorubber’ Glue For Faster Surgical Recovery And Pain Relief 8/20/2020

   Materials scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have invented a new type of surgical glue that can help join blood vessels and close wounds faster and may also serve as a platform to deliver pain relief drugs

7. Die Attach Adhesive With Strong Adhesion After Aging That Can Be Dispensed Very Precisely 8/20/2020

   Adhesives are used on printed circuit boards not only for fixing components, but often also for electrical insulation. They are frequently required to be temperature-resistant and to offer good dispensing properties to meet the increasing miniaturization requirements.

8. Thermally Conductive Epoxy For Large Potting Applications Features Low Exotherm 8/18/2020

   Master Bond EP29LPAOHT is a two component, NASA low outgassing approved epoxy system featuring a long working life of 8-10 hours per 1,000 gram batch. Due to its low exotherm and flowable consistency, this product is suitable for specialty potting applications where large masses of the epoxy need to be cured

9. Freedonia Group's Kent Furst To Moderate Panel At Adhesives & Bonding Expo 8/18/2020

   Please join Freedonia Group's Kent Furst as he moderates a panel discussion with speakers from Avery Dennison, Huntsman, HB Fuller, and Mactac. The live, virtual discussion will take place on Monday, August 24 at noon through Adhesives & Bonding Expo Connect

10. Henkel's Acquisition Of Momentive's Consumer Sealants Division 8/12/2020

    Momentive Performance Materials, a leading supplier of silicone-based and other specialty chemical products, announced today – as part of a new business plan – that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Consumer Sealants division to Henkel, a global manufacturer of adhesives, detergents, and other consumer products