In an effort to advance silicones for LiDAR and related automotive sensor applications, Shin-Etsu Silicones of America, Inc., Akron, Ohio, (SESA: A U.S. subsidiary of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd., Japan) is introducing their UV-Activated Dual-Cure Silicone Series which includes KER-4410 and KER-4440 as the focal points. Silicones contain compounds that feature a main chain of … [Read more...] about Shin-Etsu Silicones Introduces Ker-4410/Ker-4440

Arkema, Colombes, France, finalized the acquisition of Ashland’s Performance Adhesives business. This operation marks a major step in Arkema’s strengthening of its Adhesive Solutions segment, and fully aligns with the Group’s strategy to become a pure Specialty Materials player by 2024. Ashland Performance Adhesives offers pressure-sensitive adhesives, in decorative, … [Read more...] about Arkema Finalizes the Acquisition of Ashland’s Performance Adhesives Business

Keyland Polymer, Cleveland, Ohio, and polySpectra, Berkeley, California, announced a partnership to provide UVMax® powder coatings to COR Alpha 3D printed parts. This collaboration will enable the direct digital fabrication of end-use polymer components for a wide variety of applications. The surface color and texture of the UVMax® coating can be tailored to make COR Alpha … [Read more...] about polySpectra and Keyland Polymer Announce Partnership

Carbon, Redwood City, California, is further expanding the capabilities of its idea-to-production platform by introducing the all-new EPX 86FR, a flame-retardant photopolymer resin that uses Carbon’s patented dual-cure process. This follows the recent announcement of the M3 Series printers and the general availability of the Carbon Design Engine. EPX 86FR is a photopolymer … [Read more...] about Carbon Unveils Flame-Retardant Resin

We live in chaotic times. There is no need to list the causes; every business owner can name four or six mind-boggling issues that have cropped up in the past couple of years. Here are a few tips for getting through the next wave, onslaught, surge, development or reversal. Stop expecting things to return to normal “Business as usual” just isn’t anymore. We will not be … [Read more...] about Top 5 Tips for Coexisting with Today’s Business Chaos