What are Smart Surface Solutions? The ongoing expansion of megatrends such as IoT and digitalisation is pushing the demand for printed sensors and antennas that are applicable to differently shaped surface structures. As an industry-leading supplier of printed electronics materials and services, Henkel are leveraging these megatrends to create smart surface solutions that are not…

Printed electronics are flexible and thin electronic components which are made during the process of printing specialised and functional ink formulations onto a variety of substrates. One of the most efficient production methods, printed electronics allow for high-volume, high-throughput and cost-effective manufacturing. In recent years, the printed electronics market has seen a surge in popularity…

UV Curing is a speed curing process in which high intensity ultraviolet (UV) light is used to create a photochemical reaction that instantly cures inks, coatings, adhesives, and other materials. A highly popular technology, UV light curing is used by manufacturers in a vast range of industries thanks to its extensive list of benefits such…

Ellsworth Tooling Solutions is the official UK distributor of RAMPF Composites and Tooling Solutions. Since our partnership began in June 2017, we have been distributing a comprehensive range of RAMPF’s tooling products such as board materials, pastes and close contour systems. A German-based manufacturer, RAMPF is well established within the tooling sector and have been…

A basic question that many design engineers have when thinking about assembling their products is: What are the differences between adhesives and sealants, which jobs are they best at, and how do I decide which ones to use for which materials and applications? Because adhesives and sealants can sometimes be made of similar materials, with…

Glue Dots are pre-formed, pressure sensitive adhesives which will stick to almost any surface. Developed by Glue Dots International, they are a quick, easy and truly versatile adhesive option. Offering many unique benefits, Glue Dots have become a staple adhesive choice in industries such as packaging, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and manufacturing. Read on to…