BOND TO THE FUTURE
A new adhesive developed by researchers at Japan’s Nagoya University incorporates a hydrogen-bonded styrenic thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) with impact strength 22 times greater than traditional epoxy-based adhesives, according to the university. (Credit: Atsushi Noro/Nagoya University) BOND TO THE FUTURE AUTOMOTIVE ADHESIVES ESSENTIAL IN THE PUSH FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES With the continued rise of electric vehicles […]
GETTING THE GLUE OUT
GETTING THE GLUE OUT ADHESIVES TO HELP HOLD IT ALL TOGETHER Adhesives have been both a literal and symbolic glue holding the automotive repair industry together. Working with adhesives is nothing new in collision repair, but the latest adhesives used in vehicle manufacturing may be unfamiliar to many repair technicians. This is why it is […]
SOLVING STICKY SITUATIONS
SOLVING STICKY SITUATIONS ADHESIVES THAT HELP KEEP IT TOGETHER Our industry functions at its best when all its parts are sticking together—a frame doesn’t mean much if there aren’t panels welded onto it, nor does a paint job without a proper sanding done beforehand. The glass and plastic components on our vehicles are no different, […]
