Aerodynamics are becoming more necessary to lower wind drag, cut fuel use and reduce greenhouse gases. Government regulations demand it (as in California) and it also saves money. The usual ways to do ...

Nearly every industry uses adhesives in some way, shape, or form. However, transportation industries—including aerospace, automotive, and marine manufacturers—are leading the pack in adopting the ...

Two-component acrylic adhesives for the structural assembly of metals — especially aluminum components — reportedly replace welds, rivets, and mechanical fasteners Two-component acrylic adhesives for ...

As more types of structural materials are used in cars and planes, joining them securely and reliably is getting complicated. A lot of work is being done to come up with new structural adhesive ...

Fasteners always will have a place in manufacturing assembly, but one of the Holy Grails of composites manufacturing is adhesive joinery that eliminates mechanical fasteners. Relieved of fastener ...

Henkel Corp.'s two new Loctite Structural AcrylicAdhesives are formulated to fixture in five to 20 mins and deliver peel andshear strength once cured. Loctite H8100 and H8110 Speedbonder ...