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Newly invented robotic grippers can pick up strips of film that are 20 times thinner than a human hair

Posted on: 13 September 2023 Engineers at North Carolina State University have developed a robotic gripper that is gentle enough to pick up a drop of water, strong enough to pick up a 14-pound weight, dexterous enough to fold a cloth, and precise enough to pick up strips of film that are 20 times thinner than a human hair.

T-REX Tape extends partnership with Northampton Saints

Posted on: 12 September 2023 Northampton Saints has extended its agreement with Shurtape as the Club’s official DIY Tape Partner for a second season.

7th Global Tape Forum, Global Test Methods Committee Meeting & 2024 China Adhesive Tape Forum rescheduled to April 24 to 26, 2024, still in Shanghai

Posted on: 12 September 2023 At the Adhesive and Tape Annual Conference just concluded last week, the China Adhesives and Tape Industry Association (CATIA) promoted and released the 7th Global Tape Forum/Global Test Methods Committee Meeting & 2024 China Adhesive Tape Forum, which is scheduled in Shanghai from 24 to 26 April 2024.

Avery Dennison: PSA tape for building & construction

Posted on: 12 September 2023 Avery Dennison Performance Tapes announced the launch of a new line of high-performing pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape products for the building and construction industry.

Double the fun: a thin, double-sided electrotactile device provides different haptic sensations to each fingertip, enabling immersive VR experiences

Posted on: 11 September 2023 a thin, double-sided electrotactile device provides different haptic sensations to each fingertip, enabling immersive VR experiences

How to achieve true packaging sustainability

Posted on: 08 September 2023 No matter what products a company sells, chances are high that they include some sort of packaging.

Avery Dennison: Europe's largest thermodynamic solar plant inaugurated in Turnhout

Posted on: 07 September 2023 US company Avery Dennison on Wednesday inaugurated a thermodynamic solar power plant at its site in Turnhout, Antwerp Province.

tesa launches paper-based tear tape for shipping boxes

Posted on: 07 September 2023 tesa launches tesa® 51344, a tear tape with a paper-based option for shipping boxes and envelopes that provides a reliable opening experience for the end-user and helps simplify the recycling process.