Hot-melt adhesives are used in a wide range of applications. They seal cardboard cartons; bond veneer to plywood; attach appliqué to fabric; and secure carpeting in automotive interiors.

CUPERTINO, CA--Apple Inc. and Foxconn Technology Group may build a new factory in the United States to produce display panels.

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For mass-production on assembly lines, UV- and light-curing adhesives offer significant advantages over other joining methods.