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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.

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.

New study on the European adhesives market

Posted on: The new market study shows that adhesive products that are at least partially made from renewable raw materials or are biodegradable are currently gaining in importance.

Disposable and flexible smart electronic tapes for long-term biopotential monitoring

Posted on: A smart electronic tape (SET) acquires biopotentials in the form of a dry single-sided tape made from a combination of an ultra-stretchable conductive pattern on substrates with different functions.

Fiber-based transparent tape backing

Posted on: Made from renewable materials, Ahlstrom's MasterTape Cristal is a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic packaging tape that maintains comparable strength and transparency.

Adhesive technology training offer expanded

Posted on: Fraunhofer IFAM is intensifying its commitment to the field of adhesive technology training.

Evert Smit’s New Year’s message to Afera Members and the greater adhesive tapes industry

Posted on: Afera’s President discusses exactly how to reaffirm our vision and commitment as successful leaders while facing the challenges and opportunities of the year ahead.

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