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Exaptation: The innovation strategy the adhesive tape industry cannot ignore

Posted on: In a second article by Afera President Evert Smit in DICHT! Magazine’s current issue, he argues that in a rapidly shifting market, the adhesive tape industry must embrace exaptation—the evolutionary art of repurposing existing technologies—as a powerful, untapped path to innovation.

The “Swiss army knife” of adhesive technology? Adhesive tapes: often underestimated, yet they provide many answers to current challenges

Posted on: Interviewed by DICHT! Magazine, Afera President Evert Smit discusses how adhesive tapes are evolving into multifunctional, future-proof solutions that not only meet rising regulatory demands but also offer untapped potential across industries—from sustainable bonding to smart, robotic applications.

Global and European specialty tape pulse check

Posted on: The global specialty tape market, representing around 15% of total pressure sensitive tape demand, is poised for moderate but innovation-led growth driven by sectors such as EVs, medical wearables and construction.

Chemical industry at a crossroads: How tariffs could reshape 2025

Posted on: The chemical industry is poised for growth over the next two years, despite being amongst the worst impacted by the 2022-2023 energy crisis.

FEICA launches stakeholder forum to encourage collaboration and dialogue

Posted on: FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry, has launched a Stakeholder Forum, which is an initiative designed to foster long-term collaboration across the adhesive and sealant value chain. The inaugural session, was held on June 11 in Brussels and discussed the implications of the ongoing REACH revision.

Navigating the future of specialty tapes: Key takeaways from Afera European Tape Week 2025 agenda

Posted on: From sustainable chemistries to digital transformation, the entire value chain of specialty adhesive tapes takes centre stage in Thessaloniki.

PSTC Tape Week 2025: Real shifts, real questions

Posted on: PSTC Tape Week 2025 marked a turning point for the pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) industry, as discussions shifted from marketing claims to genuine progress in sustainability, circularity and advanced applications.

Avery Dennison unveils US-made bonding tape for solar panel manufacturing

Posted on: Avery Dennison Performance Tapes has introduced a new solar panel bonding portfolio featuring pressure-sensitive adhesives tapes for solar panel manufacturers. These UV-resistant solutions are automated into the solar panel design process.

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