Introduced in the 1990s in footwear industry, Polyurethane Reactive Hotmelt Adhesive, so called PUR or PURHM, to react with moisture in the air and creates strong crosslinks, which enable them to deliver excellent bonding characteristics and durability. In adhesive technologies, PUR hotmelt is the popular solution for bonding applications relating to packaging and woodworking. 

NASA's Artemis program to return to the moon, fifty years after the last humans walked there, is understandably gaining widespread media interest. 

Digitalization as Essential

‘Digitalization’ is a word used broadly these days. It describes everything from the way we order consumer products on electronic devices to our car-driving experience and the automated efficiency of smart factories. Indeed, digitalization has wide-ranging applications with far-reaching implications. Data-informed eCommerce, predictive AI, 5G and IoT all serve to drive cost optimization, resource conservation, ultra-personalization, and global connectivity, creating value for customers and consumers.

Digitizing operations, communications and customer experiences are vital to Henkel – so much so, in fact, that the company launched a new business unit, Henkel dx, to push the digital innovation envelope and leverage the power of data and analytics across company manufacturing operations, product development, consumer engagement tools and sustainability initiatives.

A regular podcast series where experts from the metals industry discuss innovations that improve quality, efficiency, sustainability and safety.

Special educational program covering coating solutions, lamination technologies and the practical applications for your unique production

The Expert Talks webinar series offers in-depth discussions with experts on diverse topics.

Enabling sustainability across the metal packaging value chain

Why it’s time Eastern European manufacturers prioritized eco-friendly initiatives.

Sustainability — it really is the current buzzword that features almost everywhere you look. And so it should be, as the effects of climate change are manifesting across every corner of the globe, with frightening speed and devastation.

Enable faster production speeds with highly fluorescent adhesives for high speed inspection

The TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team races in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the most innovative motorsport series.

One-stop process portfolio for all needs in metal surface treatment