3M, a global leader in commercial bonding solutions, and Innovative Automation Inc., an integrator and provider of high-quality automation systems, are joining together to provide industrial manufacturers with an automated solution for tape applications that require precision, repeatability, and high output. The RoboTapeTM System for 3MTM Tape allows industrial manufacturers to take advantage of the…

Heilind Electronics, a global distributor of electronic components and authorized distributor for 3M, is now stocking 3M Thermally Conductive Products, including adhesive transfer tapes, conductive silicone pads, epoxy adhesives, and conductive acrylic pads. The 3M Thermally Conductive Adhesive Transfer Tapes offer excellent adhesive performance with good wetting and flow onto many substrate surfaces, providing excellent…

DELO now offers a structural adhesive for batteries used in hybrid vehicles. Designed for high-volume series production, DELO-DUOPOX TC8686 is thermally conductive and flame-retardant. Already being used by an automotive supplier in the ramp-up phase of production, this new adhesive is suitable for low-voltage batteries found in mild hybrid and conventional hybrid vehicles, as well…

In our latest Technology Tuesdays podcast, Design World’s Michelle Froese speaks with Jonathan Cottrell, lead program manager with PTI Engineered Plastics, about design for manufacturing and the injection-molding process. We discuss the key factors to take into account when designing plastic parts, including the material, gate, wall, and draft considerations, as well as tips for…

As the number of people with chronic diseases and the size of the aging population continues to grow, medical device design engineers need adhesive solutions that are both gentle and secure to help support device compliance by end-users. Today, 3M announced its latest addition to a new class of silicone adhesives that balances strength, flexibility…

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes has expanded its automotive offering with a portfolio of adhesive solutions for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The EV battery portfolio offers bonding solutions coupled with functional properties, such as flame retardance and dielectric strength. These solutions can be used for a variety of applications, including: thermal runaway protection, cell to cell…

Master Bond EP42HT-4AOMed Black is a new two-part epoxy created for medical device manufacturing. It is biocompatible and non-cytotoxic, passing both USP Class VI and ISO 10993-5 certifications. This epoxy withstands aggressive chemical sterilants, radiation, and repeated cycles of autoclaving. EP42HT-4AOMed Black offers both cryogenic serviceability and heat resistance with a service temperature range from…

Schreiner ProTech has introduced a line of pressure compensation seals (PCS) for the protection of automotive lighting systems. The diversity of emerging lighting technologies, such as adaptive lighting systems, laser light and Matrix LED, has resulted in growing demand for reliable, often customized venting elements for vehicles. Any effective solution must be designed with the…

Master Bond EP21TP-2NV is a two part epoxy polysulfide formulated for use as an adhesive, sealant and potting system. It withstands prolonged exposure to many harsh chemicals including fuels, oils, hydrocarbons, and hydraulic fluids. It is also fully RoHS compliant, meeting RoHS3 Directive (EU) 2015/863. EP21TP-2NV offers an elongation between 40-80% at room temperature and…

When considering adhesive science and the challenges of skin as a substrate, design engineers know sticking to skin can be tricky. Adhesive plays a critical role in the success of a medical device, whether it’s holding the device together or adhering it to the wearer’s skin. Today, 3M announced it has added 3M Extended Wear…

Master Bond EP17HTND-CCM is a new single component epoxy that is not premixed and frozen. It is more convenient to handle, apply and store than typical two component glob top systems. This black, heat curable compound has a flowable paste consistency suitable for glob top, chip coating and bonding applications. EP17HTND-CCM meets NASA low outgassing…

Master Bond EP21ND-LP was created for structural bonding applications involving large surface areas. It has an advantageously long working life of 2-4 hours at 75°F for a 100 gram mass. Its smooth paste consistency makes it convenient to apply and use. Shore D hardness is 70-80 when mixed in a one to one mix ratio…

Master Bond EP30LTE-2 has been developed for joining dissimilar substrates exposed to thermally or mechanically induced stresses. It can be used for sealing, coating and encapsulating, especially for small to medium sized castings where a very low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) is required. EP30LTE-2 is a highly dimensionally stable epoxy system with low linear…

Too often the adhesive selection for a medical device is left to the end of a project. It doesn’t help that there are so many adhesives as to make the choice overwhelming. With so many potential negative outcomes, here are tips on making the right choice. Tony Kaufman, New Business Ventures in 3M’s Critical and…

The LOCTITE Seeing Is Believing Tour: a 48-foot demo trailer and truck is embarking on its first North American tour. The trailer features several never-before-seen product demos that will allow customers to experience the advantages of LOCTITE adhesives in a hands-on setting. Henkel experts will be on-hand at each stop to provide applications guidance and…

Master Bond MasterSil 170 Gel is a two-component system with excellent flowability for potting and encapsulation applications. It possesses a low mixed viscosity of 1,000 cps, has a long working life after mixing (2-4 hours for 100 g batch), a low exotherm upon cure and is easy to dispense. This solvent-free silicone product does not…

Master Bond UV22DC80-10F is a single component, nanosilica filled compound featuring a UV and heat curing mechanism. This thixotropic, moderately low viscosity compound has a viscosity of 8,000-12,000 cps at 75°F (~ 23°C). It provides outstanding dimensional stability and physical strength properties. Additionally, UV22DC80-10F is optically clear and offers the ability to be cured in…

Adhesives play a critical role in the success of a medical device, whether it’s holding the device together or adhering it to the wearer’s skin. But with so many adhesive products available, it can be a challenge for design engineers to know which one is right for their project. To help bridge this critical gap,…

EpoxySet  offers EB-119M, a long work life, high temperature epoxy for optics, electronics and engineered applications where a fast cure, is required. The EB-119M is a heat cured polymer that can operate continuously at 230°C without degradation or damaging sensitive parts. It provides strong bonds to glass, metal and ceramic making it the perfect choice…

Before you start a medical wearable device project, consider the following challenges and suggestions on how to address them. Diana Eitzman, Ph.D. and Kris Godbey Skin is unlike any other substrate. It sweats, grows hair, secretes oil, harbors bacteria, constantly sheds old cells, regenerates new ones and changes with health, environment and age – characteristics…

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Fiber optic, opto-electronic and photonic applications must have superior transparency, requiring optically clear epoxies, polysulfides, and silicones that exhibit excellent light transmission. Contributed by Rohit Ramnath, Senior Product Engineer, Master Bond Optical transmission, the ability for light to be channeled through a material, is particularly important for fiber optic, opto-electronic and photonic applications. As a…

EpoxySet offers EP-207, thermally conductive epoxy potting and encapsulating compound for electronics and heat dissipating devices. This room temperature curing system is UL-94V0 yellow card listed with excellent electrical insulating properties and a high dielectric strength. It is low viscosity and will create strong seals to metals, ceramics, glass and many engineered plastics.Numerous packaging options…

Sika Corp. has announced that Sikaflex-211 US, a multi-purpose general sealant for transportation and industrial assembly applications, is now available in black 300 ml cartridges and 600 ml unipacs. Sikaflex-211 US is a one-component non-sag, highly elastomeric, high performance, purpose built interior and exterior sealant that cures on exposure to atmospheric humidity to a tough,…

Master Bond EP39MAOHT is a room temperature curing system for demanding bonding, sealing, coating, potting and encapsulation applications. “It is a versatile product that combines convenient handing, good flow, thermal conductivity, electrical insulation and high temperature resistance,” said Robert Michaels, vice president of technical support. “Its toughness lessens the chance of stress cracking when thermally…