Latest Headlines

1. Lohmann Launches New Adhesive Tape With Exceptional 'GRIP’ 8/24/2022

   Lohmann has launched an adhesive tape for the flexographic printing industry with an exceptionally high grip to the sleeve. DuploFLEX® 5 GRIP increases press uptime while maintaining ease of demounting.

2. NUBURU Awarded SBIR Phase II Contract By U.S. Air Force To Develop Blue Laser-Based Area Printing Additive Manufacturing System 8/23/2022

   NUBURU, an industry leader in high-power and high-brightness blue lasers for 3D printing and industrial applications, has been awarded an AFWERX Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract to develop a blue laser-based 3D printing solution with area printing technology.

3. PPG To Expand Adhesives And Sealants Production Line At Temple, Texas Facility 8/23/2022

   Temple Economic Development Corporation (Temple EDC) announced today that PPG will invest $9.0 million to expand an existing product line at its Temple, Texas facility pending final negotiations with Temple EDC, the City of Temple, and Bell County.

4. Shurtape Technologies, LLC, Announces Partnership With Nastro Technologies 8/15/2022

   Shurtape Technologies, LLC, an industry-leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape and consumer home and office products, has announced a partnership with Nastro Technologies, a tech startup specializing in asset tracking technology located in San Antonio, Texas.

5. Using Sound And Bubbles To Make Bandages Stickier And Longer Lasting 8/12/2022

   Researchers have discovered that they can control the stickiness of adhesive bandages using ultrasound waves and bubbles.

6. Eco-Glue Can Replace Harmful Adhesives In Wood Construction 8/10/2022

   A fast and energy-efficient manufacturing process results in a strong, non-toxic and fire-resistant adhesive—and a great opportunity for the Finnish bioeconomy.

7. Henkel Invests In Technology Start-Up Direct-C 8/9/2022

   Henkel Adhesive Technologies strengthens its capabilities for predictive maintenance solutions by investing in Direct-C LTD (Direct-C), Edmonton, Canada.

8. Stratasys Signs Agreement To Acquire Covestro’s Additive Manufacturing Materials Business 8/8/2022

   Stratasys Ltd. a leader in polymer 3D printing solutions, announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the additive manufacturing materials business of Covestro AG (DAX: 1COV).

9. 3D Systems To Accelerate High Volume Additive Manufacturing With Acquisition Of Dp Polar GmbH 8/8/2022

   Today, 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced that it has entered an agreement to acquire dp polar GmbH, the German-based designer and manufacturer of the industry’s first additive manufacturing system designed for true high-speed mass production of customized components.

10. EUKALIN Corp. Expands North American Business On Merger With Adhesives Specialists Inc., A US Manufacturer Of Water-Based And Hotmelt Adhesives 8/8/2022