Inkwood Research has published the report titled "ASIA PACIFIC STYRENIC BLOCK COPOLYMER MARKET FORECAST 2017-2023". According to the report, Asia Pacific market is accelerated to grow from 2017 to 2023.

The thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPV) market is expected to grow at a rate of around 7% from 2015 to 2019, according to a report from Technavio. Olefin-based copolymer TPV has a high abrasion resistance and is being used to replace conventional styrenic thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) in its commercial and industrial applications.

SCIGRIP, a global manufacturer of specialty methacrylate adhesives, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Glue Boss Incorporated, an Indiana-based manufacturer of high-performance surfacing adhesives.

A team of researchers has made a breakthrough in 3D printing materials field by developing a group of 3D printable, extremely stretchable, UV-curable (SUV) elastomers.

The global modified bitumen market was valued at $13.22 billion in 2015 and is expected to reach $19.29 billion by 2021, witnessing a CAGR of 6.5% from 2016 to 2021, according to a recent report published by MarketsandMarkets.

The global wearable medical devices market is estimated to increase to $27.8 billion by 2022. According to Dow Corning, adhesive technologies will drive the wearables market growth.

Some researchers are exploring a new idea for a biomimicry adhesive on the basis of the chemistry used by Arachnocampa glow-worms.

According to a recent report titled "Global Electronic Adhesives Market 2017-2021" published by Technavio, the global electronic adhesives market is estimated to grow steadily from 2017 to 2021, and witness a CAGR of close to 10% throughout the forecast period.

Bostik, a manufacturer of adhesives and sealants, has released its newest product Bostik Climb as a single-component adhesive solution for installers of hardwood floors, staircases and wall coverings.

The global thermoplastic elastomers market is estimated to grow steadily from 2017 to 2021 and witness a CAGR of 7.78% during the forecast period, according to a new report titled “Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market 2017-2021” from Technavio.

Henkel, a leading global supplier of high performance light cure acrylic, silicone, epoxy, and polyurethane adhesives used in critical applications such as medical and electronic device as well as transportation vehicle assembly, is developing new light cure resins for Stereolithography (SLA) and Digital Light Processing (DLP) 3D printers. The first of these materials will be commercialized in 2017.

Techsil, an adhesives technology company based in the United Kingdom, has announced that its new solvent-free UV-adhesive Vitralit VBB-2N LV is suitable for bonding of elastomeric materials.