Structural Adhesives

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May 2004

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Recent Developments

• Researchers Develop Smart Adhesive for Electronic Applications
• Lehigh Develops Temperature-Dependent Adhesive
• Mit Investigates Smart Surfaces
• Researchers Unveil Gecko Glue
• Montana Develops Novel Adhesives from Bacteria
• PHA Research Effort Continues
• USDA Turns to Bio-Based Materials
• Researchers Develop Nano-Velcro
• New-Car Smell Is Bad for One's Health
• BASF Completes Coatings Center

Updates

Importance of the Technology

The Technology in Brief

• Advantages
• Disadvantages
• Types of Adhesives
• Surface Preparation
• Surface-Analysis Techniques
• Application/Processing Techniques
• Curing Systems and Techniques
• UV-Curable Adhesives
• Adhesive Selection
• Design of Adhesive Joints
• Adhesive-Bond Testing

Commercial Development Parameters

• Timing
• General Constraints
• Demand Factors
• Synergistic Technologies
• Competing Technologies
• Required Resources
• Regulatory Factors
• International Scenario

Areas to Monitor

• The Ongoing Development of Alternative Joining Methods
• Environmental Regulations on the Adhesives Industry
• Potential Replacements for Lead Solder
• Adhesives and Automation
• R&D Opportunities to Improve Adhesives
• Academia and Industry Links for Technology Acceleration
• Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation

Implications of Commercialization

• Integrating Adhesives into Product Design
• The Internet and Adhesives
• Adhesives-Industry Challenge of Service
• Influence of New Players
• Novel Adhesives Technologies
• Environmental Concern
• Product Liability
• A Systems Approach
• Globalization, Mergers, and Acquisitions

Market Development

Applications

• Automotive/Transportation Uses
• Aerospace/Aircraft
• Building and Construction Industry
• Electrical and Electronics Industries
• Infrastructure
• Appliance/Consumer Applications
• Medical Adhesives and Devices

Players