Bonding with ASI

Welcome to Adhesive & Sealants Industry's "Bonding with ASI" podcast, where you can listen to some of the industry’s leading voices. We’ll discuss key topics and trends affecting our guests’ businesses and the adhesive and sealant industry as a whole.Subscribe today to stay informed on:*Raw materials availability**Regulatory issues**Manufacturing processes**Leading-edge technologies, high-tech applications, and more*

Bonding with ASI is a business podcast hosted by www.adhesivesmag.com, with 90 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

www.adhesivesmag.com hosts Bonding with ASI, a business show with 90 episodes published.

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  Why Silicone Is So Difficult to Bond

  Sep 29, 202615 min

  Silicone offers exceptional flexibility, durability and chemical resistance, but those same properties make it one of the most difficult materials to bond. In this episode, Bonaventure Mutuku of Boston Industrial Solutions explains the chemistry behind silicone's low surface energy, why traditional bonding methods often fall short and how manufacturers have approached the challenge over the years. He also discusses the testing and validation required to ensure long-term bond durability in demanding industrial applications.

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  Why Slip Hazards Are Different in Adhesive Manufacturing

  Sep 28, 202617 min

  Adhesive and sealant manufacturing plants present unique walking-surface challenges as mixing operations, material transfers, washdowns and routine production can quickly change floor conditions. In this episode, Scott Sargent, vice president of sales and marketing at SlipNOT, explains why slips often occur when surfaces change unexpectedly rather than when they remain consistently wet or slippery. He discusses common trouble spots throughout formulation facilities, the limitations of temporary slip-resistant products, and why manufacturers should evaluate walking surfaces as part of facility design rather than after an incident occurs. Sargent also shares practical insights on improving worker safety while reducing downtime, maintenance and long-term operating costs.

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  Making Adhesives Work: Materials, Converting and Collaboration

  Sep 22, 202619 min

  Brian Asik of Custom Fabricating & Supplies (CFS), discusses how custom converting helps manufacturers solve complex bonding and assembly challenges, the trends shaping the converting and adhesives markets, and how the company is working with customers to develop innovative solutions for today's manufacturing environment. Brian is senior vice president of CFS. In this role, he is responsible for directing sales, product development, and manufacturing operations.

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  What Caddisflies and Hydrogel Research Can Teach Us About Medical Adhesives

  Aug 28, 202615 min

  Medical wearables are requiring adhesives to remain attached longer while managing moisture, movement, skin compatibility and sustainability. Karen Parker, editor of ASI, discusses new research examining how caddisflies produce adhesive silk underwater and how MIT engineers created a breathable hydrogel using interconnected microscopic air channels. The studies point to different approaches researchers are exploring to develop medical adhesives that can perform in wet, biological environments without sacrificing other critical properties. Sponsored by:

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  Supply Chain Finance for Adhesives and Sealants Manufacturers

  Aug 21, 202612 min

  Adhesives and sealants manufacturers often face long cash conversion cycles, purchasing raw materials months before finished products are shipped and customer payments arrive. In this episode of Bonding With ASI, Cole Reifler, founder and CEO of Zenith Group Advisors, discusses how supply chain finance can help manufacturers improve cash flow, strengthen supplier relationships and better manage inventory during periods of tariff uncertainty and supply chain disruption. The conversation explores working capital strategies, inventory planning and practical financial tools that can help adhesives and sealants manufacturers invest in growth while maintaining production continuity.

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