Adhesion Matters
Adhesion Matters pulls back the curtain on the remarkable world of adhesives—the invisible technologies quietly revolutionizing everything from smartphones and EVs to Hollywood effects and wind turbines. We guide listeners on a deep-entangled journey through innovation, sustainability, and the surprising human stories behind the products that hold our modern life together.
Adhesion Matters isn’t just about chemistry—it’s a storytelling lens on how sticky stuff shapes our world. Every episode reveals that adhesives do more than bind—they enable durability, safety, and innovation across industries. Tune in if you’re curious about the overlooked tech that really holds things together.
Episodes
51 episodes
Seamless Sealing: Henkel’s Sonderhoff FIPFG Foam Gasket Technology
What if seals could be created directly on your part—no cutting, no insertion, no seams? In this episode of Adhesion Matters, we dive into Henkel’s Sonderhoff Formed-in-Place Foam Gasket (FIPFG) technology, a system that applies liquid...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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15:31
Sealing the Smallest Molecule: Adhesives for Hydrogen & Fuel Cells
How do you seal the most elusive molecule in the universe? In this episode of Adhesion Matters, we explore the unique role adhesives and sealants play in the hydrogen economy. From membrane–electrode assemblies (MEAs) in fuel cells to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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14:47
Sticking Safely: Medical PSAs, Biocompatibility, and ISO 10993
Why must a medical adhesive stick—and then let go—without harming the skin? In this episode of Adhesion Matters, we dig into the science—and the sticky business—behind pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) designed for everythin...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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12:05
Adhesives at Sea: Structural Bonding and Safety in Modern Shipbuilding
Welcome back to the Adhesion Matters podcast. How do adhesives survive salt spray, constant shock, and the world’s toughest fire standards? In this episode, we dive into the unique challenges of marine and shipbuilding applications...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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15:41
From Heat to Miniaturization: How Adhesives Are Reinventing PCB Manufacturing
Welcome back to Adhesion Matters. Adhesives have quietly evolved from simple bonders into indispensable, high-performance materials in PCB manufacturing—critical for thermal management, electrical performance, and environmental resilie...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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21:36
Bonded for Safety: How AS/EN 9120 Certification Ensures Aerospace Adhesives Integrity
In this episode of Adhesion Matters, we shine a light on one of aviation’s unsung heroes: adhesives. These advanced chemical formulations are increasingly replacing rivets and bolts in aircraft and spacecraft—but only when handled with...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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22:57
PFAS-Free Adhesives: The Roadmap
In this episode of Adhesion Matters, we explore the urgent transition toward PFAS-free adhesives—a shift driven by environmental concerns, strict regulations, and growing public awareness.What You’ll Learn:...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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28:50
Bonded for Wind: Inside the Blade Bonding Revolution
In this episode of Adhesion Matters, we power up to explore adhesive bonding in wind turbine blades—unpacking the engineering breakthroughs, production hurdles, and future trends that are shaping blades for a sustainable energy ...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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30:36
How the Adhesive & Sealant Council Is Powering Innovation, Sustainability & Workforce Growth
What if the future of electric vehicles, green buildings, even everyday packaging rested on something as deceptively simple as glue? In this episode of Adhesion Matters, we dive into the world of the Adhesive and Sealant Council (AS...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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19:03
Superglue of the Future: AI-Powered Hydrogels That Stick Underwater
Welcome back to Adhesion Matters. Ever wondered if we could engineer glue so powerful it works underwater and endures tides? This episode dives into a wild, near-futuristic breakthrough that merges big data, bio-inspired ch...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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19:42
Invisible Lifesavers: Adhesives Transforming Medical Devices
Have you ever paused to think about what holds those tiny, life-saving gadgets in place—like the adhesive on your wearable monitor or the seal inside a stent? In this episode, Adhesion Matters unpacks the quietly powerful role that adh...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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18:46
Silicone Masks for Hollywood (Zhermack)
Ever watch a movie scene where a character rips off another face and thought, “How did they make that look so real?” In this episode, Adhesion Matters pulls back the curtain on the dazzling world of hyper-realistic silicone ma...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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13:36
Meet the 10 Visionaries Reinventing Adhesives
Welcome back to Adhesion Matters. Ever stop to think what’s really holding your smartphone, car, or skyscraper together? This episode reveals the unsung heroes behind the adhesives that empower our modern world. We spotlight the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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16:27
Industry Shakeups: How M&A is Reshaping Adhesives
You might not think about what holds our world together—but that invisible hero is adhesives. In this insightful episode, Adhesion Matters dives into how mergers and acquisitions have quietly transformed this foundational—and surprisin...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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21:10
TECHNOMELT® Uncovered: Henkel's Heat-Melt Revolution
Ever thought that hot glue sticks are just for crafts? Think again. In this episode of Adhesion Matters, we go beyond the DIY trope to uncover the industrial powerhouse behind Henkel’s TECHNOMELT® hot melt adhesives—and how they...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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12:56
Thermal Runaway: How Adhesives Help Stop EV Batteries from Exploding
What if one tiny cell could tip a whole EV battery into an uncontrollable blaze? In this high-voltage episode of Adhesion Matters, we expose the silent, high-stakes role adhesives play in preventing—and even containing—thermal runaway....
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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22:01
Tiny Bonds, Timeless Precision: Adhesives in Watchmaking
Can you imagine a luxury timepiece—sleek, precise, elegant—held together not just by screws or lugs, but by invisible champions: adhesives? In this episode of Adhesion Matters, we turn the spotlight on how modern adhesives have quietly...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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20:46
BETAFORCE™: How DuPont Glue Powers the EV Revolution
What if I told you that something as seemingly simple as adhesive is reshaping the future of electric vehicles and sustainable manufacturing? In this episode of Adhesion Matters, we take a deep dive into how DuPont’s BETAFORCE™ ...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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11:37
Why Pharma Labels Stick: Adhesives Behind Your Medicine
Every time you pick up a medicine bottle, the label might barely catch your eye—but behind that label lies a hidden world of innovation and safety. In this episode of Adhesion Matters, we dive deep into how advanced adhesives ensure th...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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18:31
Adhesive Dispensing Technology
What if the invisible gear behind your smartphone, EV battery, or medical patch was not software—but the precision adhesives that hold it all together? In this episode of Adhesion Matters, we explore the quietly powerful world of ad...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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17:09
Movie Magic Glue: Adhesives Behind the Scenes in Film
Imagine the most stunning zombie makeup, miniature spaceship models, or dramatic set pieces—and think about what actually keeps them together. In this Adhesion Matters episode, we dive into the secret art form of adhesives in Hollywood...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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18:22
Inside the U.S. Adhesive Market Boom
Think adhesives are mundane? Think again. In this episode of Adhesion Matters, we pull back the curtain on the massive—and rapidly evolving—U.S. adhesive market, revealing the high-stakes innovation and economic power behind the produc...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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29:49
Adhesive Plot Devices: How Glue Tells the Story in Films
Next time you watch a movie, notice how something as simple as super glue or duct tape can suddenly shift from prop to plot twist. In Adhesion Matters, we shine a spotlight on the often-overlooked but profoundly impactful role adhesive...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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11:08
Loctite’s Legacy: How One Glue Built an Empire
Have you ever wondered what keeps modern manufacturing from unraveling—everything from electronics to automotive parts? In this episode of Adhesion Matters, we trace the remarkable journey of LOCTITE®—from its groundbreaking ori...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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18:16
From Rivets to Glue: How Adhesives Built Modern Trains
All aboard for a journey behind the scenes of modern rail engineering! In this enlightening episode of Adhesion Matters, we explore how adhesives have evolved from background players to central pillars in rail car design and constructi...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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20:44
