According to the Center for Automotive Research, adhesives are expected to become the most popular way to secure vehicle bonding, replacing spot welding, screws, bolting, rivets and all other joining processes. Researchers anticipate these changes through the mid-to-late 2020s, and say adhesives could make up about half of all vehicle bonding by 2030. Adhesives have …
Why Your Automotive Manufacturing Lines Need Tape
As tape manufacturers strive to expand their customer reach across different markets, the production needs of the automotive industry are ever changing. The use of steel in manufacturing vehicles is continually decreasing, creating more stress for engineers to find other solutions. Therefore, it’s important to know how automotive tapes can provide distinct advantages to automotive …
How the Automotive OEM Landscape is Changing
As the today’s manufacturing landscape continues to evolve, automakers are building ever more powerful, technologically-advanced vehicles. However, with new vehicle sales predicted to drop, according to the NADA, many OEMs are shifting toward new revenue streams to achieve success in this decade. Find out what these shifts are to ensure your company is keeping up. …
What Automotive Market Challenges Mean for Automakers, How Adhesives Help
While car companies try to keep sales growing as much as possible, certain challenges must be addressed in order to succeed in today’s market. Take a look at these challenges, what they mean for carmakers and how adhesives can help. Demand for Customization Consumers are beginning to want cars that match their personal interests. For …
