Adhesion problems across the plastics industry are prolific. Bonding of 2D and 3D products, plastic-to-plastic, plastic-to-metal and plastic-to-composite, can be nearly impossible without pretreatment. However, pretreatments alone do not solve the problems without accurate measuring and understanding the surface conditions of the substrates. Many companies use dyne solutions … [Read more...] about Inspecting Surface Quality of Polymers – New Test Device
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Top Five Environmental Sustainability Trends in Manufacturing
by Brittany Willes, editor Plastics Decorating More than 30% of the world’s global energy consumption is attributed to manufacturing industries. In a world that is becoming increasingly concerned with matters pertaining to environmental protections and sustainability, many manufacturers are taking the initiative to develop more sustainable processes. The following are just … [Read more...] about Top Five Environmental Sustainability Trends in Manufacturing
Most Common Misconceptions about GDPR and Data Processing
by Eric V. Holtzclaw, chief strategist PossibleNOW The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) passed in the European Union (EU) in May 2018 and is one of the most popular topics of discussion among businesses who may or may not conduct business on an international level. Time and time again, businesses and even media publications have stated that the GDPR isn’t important … [Read more...] about Most Common Misconceptions about GDPR and Data Processing
Advances in Atmospheric Plasma Treatment for Polymer Adhesion
by Scott Sabreen, president The Sabreen Group, Inc. Atmospheric pressure plasmas are commonly used to improve polymer adhesion. The increased surface energy and improved wetting characteristics lead to significant adhesion improvements with adhesives, coatings and inks that cannot be attained without surface treatment. A recent advancement introduced by 3DT LLC enables … [Read more...] about Advances in Atmospheric Plasma Treatment for Polymer Adhesion
Adhesion Bonding of High-Performance Polymers
by Scott R. Sabreen, president, The Sabreen Group, Inc. High-performance polymers, including polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), polyetheretherketone (PEEK), polyetherimid (PEI), polyimide (PI) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), are among the most difficult plastics to bond. These plastics are used widely for applications needing high-temperature stability, broad chemical … [Read more...] about Adhesion Bonding of High-Performance Polymers