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.

The global aerospace interior adhesive market is estimated to reach $1,101.7 million by 2021, at a CAGR of 5.35% from 2016 to 2021, according to a new report published by MarketsandMarkets.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) supported by the ASC Global Resources Committee released the 2015-2019 Water Based Adhesives in North America Market Report on February 7, 2017. The report focuses heavily on interviews with end users in key sub segments.

The global medical adhesives and sealants market is expected to grow steadily at a CAGR of above 9% from 2017 to 2021, according to a recent report from Technavio.

Avery Dennison announced on February 6, 2017 that it has agreed to acquire Yongle Tape Co., Ltd. for the purchase price of $190 million, subject to customary adjustments, with additional earnouts of up to $55 million to be paid on the basis of the achievement of certain performance targets in the next two years.

According to the researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology, earwax may hold the secret to advanced adhesives for technological applications.

Kraton Corporation announces the price rises of its global SIS and SBS on January 30, 2017 and January 27, 2017 respectively. The price rises would take effect February 1, 2017 subject to the terms of any applicable contracts, according to the company.

The global elastomers market is expected to reach $92.36 billion by 2021, growing at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2016 to 2021, and medical applications segment is projected to be the fastest-growing application segment of the global elastomers market, according to a report released by ReportsnReports.

H.B. Fuller recently reported its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2016. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2016 was $39.1 million. Net revenue for the fourth quarter was $574.9 million, a 4.9% increase compared with the fourth quarter of 2015.

Akron Ascent Innovations (AAI) says that it has developed a dry adhesive that can stick to almost anything without leaving a residue, and partners with Velcro to market the new adhesives.

In the first month of 2017, SBS (Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene) in the Chinese market still maintains the high price as in 2016, and continues to rise despite the largely reduced demand from SBS’s downstream market due to the Lunar New Year.