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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?

Before an adhesive can be applied, users need to be sure that surfaces have been properly treated to allow for maximum wettability.

Surface treatments are often needed when bonding low-surface energy substrates, but confusion between corona and plasma treatments clouds the decision of which process to use.

Staking has many uses and benefits, but the question of what materials to use is always a top consideration. Topics include epoxies, silicones, and hot melt.

Automation greatly impacts modern business and personal life, and this is particularly evident in applications involving machines used for dispensing and mixing.