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Electrically conductive PSA tapes from 3M

Posted on: The 3M™ Electrically Conductive Tape 5113 Series line features XYZ-axis conductivity, a long shelf, high adhesion, higher temperature resistance, and even adheres to some low surface energy (LSE) substrates.

Scotch Brand celebrates 100 years of innovation and reliability

Posted on: This year marks a significant milestone for 3M's Scotch™ Brand as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. Since the invention of Scotch Masking Tape in 1925, Scotch Brand has grown and evolved into more than a thousand varieties of adhesive tape and products.

Afera Members receive 15% discount on upcoming AWA Global Release Liner Summit 2025

Posted on: In the runup to the landmark event themed “25 years of bringing the release liner industry together,” Afera has partnered Alexander Watson Associates to secure discounted entry for all our Members.

French group Chargeurs grows revenue by 11.9% in 2024

Posted on: After presenting its new corporate identity in January, French textile group Compagnie Chargeurs Invest (CCI) has reported a revenue of €729.6 million for fiscal 2024, equivalent to a growth of 11.9%, and of 10.7% in comparable terms.

ASC Webinar on public policy implications for the U.S. adhesives and sealants industry free to Afera Members

Posted on: The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) offers Afera Members free access to its upcoming webinar “Election 2024: Public policy implications for the U.S. adhesive and sealant industry” with ASC President Bill Almond on Thursday, 27 February 2025, 17.00-18.00 CET.

Selecting pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes for use with Mica in EV batteries (Whitepaper)

Posted on: The EV battery industry is evolving rapidly, pushing the need for advanced materials that are thinner, lighter and safer. Pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes have emerged as a preferred solution for bonding mica materials in a battery pack.

Navigating regulatory changes: A tape industry perspective

Posted on: To support the needs of the European adhesive tape industry, the Regulatory Affairs Working Group (RAWG) at Afera keeps tabs on all the E.U. policy updates.

Sticky sparks: How everyday tape is powering the future

Posted on: Scientists have found a way to turn static electricity into usable energy using a simple, cost-effective triboelectric nanogenerator with heavy-duty tape.

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