Film and paste adhesives, wet peel-ply and potting compounds enable the aviation industry to utilize advanced materials that contribute to lightweighting, more efficient designs, and improved sustainability.

The 21^st century has seen the continued rise of “smart” devices. Within two short decades the Internet of Things (IoT) has become embedded into virtually every facet of global culture.

Vehicle lightweighting is a continuing pursuit for automotive designers. What started as a way to reduce emissions has become an imperative as automakers (OEMs) continuously innovate to remove even more weight to make way for battery packs that power battery electric vehicles (BEVs). 

The use of in-vehicle electronics will continue to grow at a rapid rate over the next 10 years to reach approximately 50 percent of a vehicle’s value before 2030. Adhesive and sealant solutions ensure that in-vehicle electronic systems and overall vehicle electronics perform at optimal levels to deliver an intelligent, connected experience for driver safety and satisfaction. 

Safety is of critical importance in any vehicle, regardless of propulsion system. While electric vehicles (EVs) are required to meet the same Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards as conventional vehicles powered by internal combustion engines (ICEs), they present new safety challenges. To mitigate these emerging risks, the automotive industry is working to design-in technologies that ensure the highest level of active and passive safety protection.

Henkel’s BONDERITE® LineguardX offers whip-smart manufacturing technology that provides early warnings of pending danger, stepped-up quality, a reduced scrap rate, less downtime and virtual customer services. 

The metal alloys that are shaped for today’s automobiles, aircraft and other highly engineered products require a table with a dozen columns to list their full chemical composition. 

One of the most stubborn challenges today’s manufacturers encounter is getting their components properly cleaned and keeping their washer and dryer environments residue free.

All automakers are facing the challenge of reducing their CO2-emissions and improving their sustainability. An important building block of their strategy is weight reduction by using more lightweight materials, such as aluminum. However, the high amounts of aluminum used lead to challenges such as sludge, that need innovative process solutions.