PPG's aerospace business is a leading provider of high-performance coatings, adhesives, sealants, transparencies, and engineered materials. With a strong emphasis on quality, reliability, sustainability, and innovation, PPG offers tailored solutions for aerospace OEMs, engineers, defense contractors, and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) shops. Key areas of focus include advanced sealant application methods (especially 3D printing), high-strength adhesives, protective coatings, and

DuPont is a global leader in advanced materials, with a significant focus on its diverse adhesive portfolio. These adhesive solutions are engineered to address complex challenges across various high-performance industries, including automotive, electronics, construction, packaging, and medical applications. Far beyond simple bonding, DuPont's adhesives act as fundamental technological components that enable next-generation product design, enhance structural integrity, and contribute to critical

The aerospace industry demands exceptionally high standards for technical products, materials, and suppliers, driven by critical requirements such as minimizing weight, ensuring structural integrity under extreme conditions, and adhering to stringent safety regulations, particularly regarding fire safety. Adhesives are pivotal in meeting these challenges, offering significant advantages over traditional mechanical fasteners in terms of weight reduction, improved stress distribution, enhanced ...

PACTAN silicone pastes and sealants, manufactured by Tremco CPG, are characterized by high temperature resistance, strong adhesion, and suitability for industries such as electronics & electrical components, automotive Industry, appliance manufacturing, construction & glazing, aerospace and railway, and industrial machinery.   In the appliance manufacturing (white goods) industry, for example, PACTAN is commonly used for sealing and bonding oven doors, cooktops, dishwashers, and other

France-based Rescoll manufactures the INDAR primer, a revolutionary product designed to address the challenges of recycling and repairing products that rely on strong adhesives. While modern adhesives are crucial for product performance, they often hinder the end-of-life processes, leading to waste. INDAR primer functions like any other primer, compatible with various adhesives, and crucially, does not compromise the product's original strength. Its unique feature is the ability to thermally

Tesa has an extensive range of adhesive tape solutions specifically designed for consumer electronics, including smartphones, tablets, AR/VR devices, and smartwatches. For various tape categories such as structural bonding, functional, and display lamination solutions, they maintain a high commitment to sustainability through recycled materials and innovations like "Bond & Detach" for easier disassembly. This episode highlights Tesa's global presence and comprehensive technical

Dow's DOWSIL™ silicone sealants and foams - specifically tailored for industrial, appliance, and maintenance applications - are known for their durability, wide temperature stability, weather and chemical resistance, strong bond strength, and electrical properties. This chemistry comes in various formulation options, including RTV, heat-cure, and hot-melt types, as well as one-part and two-part systems, and silicone foams. In this episode, we will also talk about the importance of surface

Henkel offers comprehensive solutions for automotive electronic components, addressing key industry trends like autonomous driving, electrification, and heat generation. This episode features Henkel's product portfolio (LOCTITE®, TEROSON®, BERGQUIST® and TECHNOMELT®) across various applications such as ADAS components, control units, displays, infotainment, sensors, actuators, and wire harnesses. We detail specific thermal management, bonding, connecting, protecting, and sealing solutions,

The BETAMATE™ line of structural adhesives from DuPont are one- and two-component epoxy systems for bonding various materials like steel, aluminum, and composites. These adhesives offer significant advantages over traditional joining methods, such as increased load-bearing capability, improved vehicle aesthetics, and enhanced corrosion protection due to continuous bond lines. They are designed to streamline manufacturing processes by often eliminating surface preparation and bonding through oils,

Huntsman Advanced Materials has an extensive range of specialty material solutions for the aerospace industry, including void fillers, adhesives, and composite systems. These products contribute to higher performance, increased productivity, and reduced maintenance costs by enabling lighter weight designs, optimized production processes, and enhanced durability. Product applications includes manufacturing, assembly, and repair, from internal cabin components to external aircraft structures.  This

We are surrounded by processed and packaged food, but how did we get here? Inspired by "The Material Advantage " by Bernie Bulkin, Taylor and Andrew explore the topic of food packaging. From prizes offered by Napoleon to patent theft, the history of food packaging is an interesting one.Thanks to Bernie Bulkin for sending us copies of the book to read. You can find an Amazon Link to the Book [HERE] The Materialism Podcast is sponsored by the American Ceramics Society. Visit them, at this

The History of Chemistry is itself an academic discipline, and in this episode we explore the history of chemical history. We start with chemist Thomas Thomson, and work our way forward in time, through the various books on the subject, the founding of the History of Chemistry Section of the American Chemical Society, various chemical-history journals, the Science History Institute, and the Royal Society of Chemistry's Historical Group. Support the show Support my podcast at https://www.patr...

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As part of the US HUPO sponsored "Alt Proteomics" series highlighting alternative proteomics things, Ben and Ben sit down to talk with Dr. Cristiana Lungu, University of Stuttgart.US HUPO Webinar linkKeywords: optoproteomics; biomolecular condensates

Dental composites are getting simpler, but does that make things more confusing? In episode 30 of the Bonding and Beer Dental Podcast, Dr. Rolando goes in depth on what he believes to be the top 3 trends in composite dentistry today: Universal composites, Simplified shades, and composite warming. Visit our website! It's the perfect place to submit questions, suggestions, and learn more about the show: https://info.bisco.com/bonding-and-beer-landing Follow us on Instagram to stay updated wit...

In this continuation of our two-part series, Melissa and Jam dive into the intriguing chemistry behind color film and Polaroid photography. The episode picks up from the previous discussion on black and white film, focusing on color theory and how it applies to both traditional and instant photography. Listeners will learn about the science of additive and subtractive colors, how multiple layers of dye-sensitized silver halide work together to capture images, and the unique processes involved in

In this episode of No Filter with Kobo, Gabby and Elsie are back to explore a side of sunscreen that’s often overlooked, but essential for daily use: texture. From velvety sticks to weightless fluids and creamy hybrid emulsions, they dive into how feel, finish, and format can make or break the SPF experience.They’re joined by three Kobo formulators from around theglobe—Maria Garcia Alvarez (EU), Isabella Bagni Nakamura (Brazil), and Adriana Games (US)—each bringing insights into the formulation

🎙️ Episode 6: Inside the Unit – Scientific Math How I Use Sig Figs, Density, and Real-World Connections to Build Chemistry Confidence Show Notes: In this episode, I break down my Scientific Math unit—a standalone unit designed to give students the foundational math skills they need to succeed in Chemistry. I’ll walk you through: Why I teach Scientific Math as a standalone unit, how I tackle topics like sig figs, scientific notation, and density My favorite labs, demos, and student