Sustainability enhancements in commercial construction are the wave of the future. With a growing worldwide population and greater environmental changes, the need for heating ventilation and air...

Energy-efficient, durable and long-lasting: these are just a few of the advantages of light emitting diode (LED) lighting technology, which is increasingly being deployed in a wide range of...

The electric vehicle (EV) upsurge continues unabated, with no signs of slowing down. According to Edison Electric Institute, the number of EVs on U.S. roads is projected to reach 18.7 million in 2030,...

Heat dissipation and thermal management are growing issues in the design of electric vehicles (EVs) and their components. Within the battery pack, heat is generated during the operation of the...

Permanently bonded assemblies in automotive exterior applications-such as emblems and decals, wheel weights and body side molding-require a high-performance, durable and reliable attachment technology...

The selection of an appropriate tape for a given application is critical to ensure ease of installation, proper adhesion, cleaner appearance and long-term reliability. Transportation applications have...

Fasteners and liquid adhesives are not going to disappear, but for many applications their replacements are already here. Bonding tapes, used in products that require assembly, mounting, fastening, or...

Demand for high-performance electrical insulation tapes is fueled by industrial needs. Aging electrical infrastructure, increased energy demands, modernization of the electricity grid, electric...

The value of a high-quality heat sealing tape is an important element in heat sealing machine applications. These machines apply high temperatures to plastic sheets or films to form air- or...

Molds are used extensively to lay-up large scale composite structures, such as wings, fuselages, propellers, antennas, wind turbine blades, boat hulls and vehicles (Figure 1). These molds are then...

Industrial tapes come in seemingly infinite permutations, all differing in adhesive type, backing materials, dimensions, physical properties and intended applications. Given the number of tapes on the...

Spacer tape, a key component in structural silicone glazing systems, maintains a uniform distance between the glazing panel and the structure, and provides a locating surface for the silicone...

The electric vehicle (EV) revolution continues unabated. In 2008, there were fewer than 500 EV charging stations in the United States; as of last year, there are over 47,000. As recently as 10 years...

The vast majority of vehicles on the road today are powered by traditional fuels, but make no mistake, electric vehicles (EVs) are making serious inroads. In 2016, 777,497 EVs were sold globally...

At Saint-Gobain Tape Solutions, a "flyaway" application is defined as any end use where the vehicle will indeed fly away. The aerospace industry has demanding expectations of the products used for...

The intense consumer demand for modern, new home appliances - also known as white goods - shows no sign of slowing down. There are several reasons for this trend. Affordable mortgage rates in the...

The engineering design of any automobile is extensive. From the engine to the power train and axles and wheels. Fuel systems. Steering. Restraints and safety systems. Infotainment....

It may come as a surprise to learn that as a means of transportation, passenger rail is on the rise. New commuter rail projects or expansions are slated for service in Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston,...

The building and construction industry has enormous influence in many matters, large and small. Its impact on the global economic and environmental situation and our daily life in residential,...

The global economy and our daily lives are heavily based on the availability of energy. Production, transportation, services, communication and the device you are reading this article on – there...

Especially in Europe, many countries, industries and private households are strongly dependent on natural gas, and geopolitical conflicts are worsening the energy supply situation through limited...