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Dispelling 10 myths about cyanoacrylate adhesives

31/08/2022

Cyanoacrylate adhesives (CAs) – also known as superglues or instant adhesives – are fast-curing adhesives suitable for bonding a wide variety of substrates, including metals, plastics, elastomers, and porous materials. Because these materials have traditionally come with many compromises, there are several myths surrounding their use.

British jewellery manufacturer achieves 100 percent bonding success

31/08/2022

For Bailey of Sheffield, a rapidly growing British manufacturer of stainless steel jewellery, the practical support offered by Henkel was key in identifying the optimal adhesives and methodologies necessary to deliver 100 percent bonding success rates.

Optically clear potting compounds

23/08/2022

Potting and encapsulation are common methods used to protect electronic and LED assemblies from shock, vibration, and the environment. In applications where it is important to be able to see through the material, manufacturers typically specify an optically clear product.

Envisage brings sustainable design to switch mobility’s next-generation electric bus

11/08/2022

Envisage Technologies, part of the Envisage Group, has worked with client Switch Mobility to deliver its 4th generation SWITCH e1 bus.

New 3D printing technology drives high-volume parts production

03/08/2022

Over the past two decades, we’ve seen 3D printing – also known as additive manufacturing (AM) – evolve from a rudimentary prototyping solution into a technology now deep-rooted within manufacturing. What was then a tool limited to a select group of industrial companies has flourished, transformed, and been delivered into the hands of designers, engineers and manufacturers all over the world.

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Dispelling 10 myths about cyanoacrylate adhesives

British jewellery manufacturer achieves 100 percent bonding success

Optically clear potting compounds

Envisage brings sustainable design to switch mobility’s next-generation electric bus

New 3D printing technology drives high-volume parts production