Structural Adhesives
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Technology Map Detailed Contents May 2004
Recent Developments
- Researchers Develop Smart Adhesive for Electronic Applications
- Lehigh Develops Temperature-Dependent Adhesive
- Mit Investigates Smart Surfaces
- Researchers Unveil Gecko Glue
- Montana Develops Novel Adhesives from Bacteria
- PHA Research Effort Continues
- USDA Turns to Bio-Based Materials
- Researchers Develop Nano-Velcro
- New-Car Smell Is Bad for One's Health
- BASF Completes Coatings Center
Updates
Importance of the Technology
The Technology in Brief
- Advantages
- Disadvantages
- Types of Adhesives
- Surface Preparation
- Surface-Analysis Techniques
- Application/Processing Techniques
- Curing Systems and Techniques
- UV-Curable Adhesives
- Adhesive Selection
- Design of Adhesive Joints
- Adhesive-Bond Testing
Commercial Development Parameters
- Timing
- General Constraints
- Demand Factors
- Synergistic Technologies
- Competing Technologies
- Required Resources
- Regulatory Factors
- International Scenario
Areas to Monitor
- The Ongoing Development of Alternative Joining Methods
- Environmental Regulations on the Adhesives Industry
- Potential Replacements for Lead Solder
- Adhesives and Automation
- R&D Opportunities to Improve Adhesives
- Academia and Industry Links for Technology Acceleration
- Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation
Implications of Commercialization
- Integrating Adhesives into Product Design
- The Internet and Adhesives
- Adhesives-Industry Challenge of Service
- Influence of New Players
- Novel Adhesives Technologies
- Environmental Concern
- Product Liability
- A Systems Approach
- Globalization, Mergers, and Acquisitions
Market Development
Applications
- Automotive/Transportation Uses
- Aerospace/Aircraft
- Building and Construction Industry
- Electrical and Electronics Industries
- Infrastructure
- Appliance/Consumer Applications
- Medical Adhesives and Devices