OSHA Plans ‘Safe + Sound’ Week Aug. 11-17

The U.S. Department of Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) recently reported that American businesses spend approximately $177 billion annually on costs related to occupational injuries and medical care. Join companies across the country doing something about it Aug. 11-17 by participating in Safe + Sound Week activities. Roofing contractors and others in the skilled trades […]

Nordson Introduces New VersaBlue II Melter for Adhesive Dispensing

Nordson has launched VersaBlue® II Melter, an advanced adhesive dispensing system specifically designed to meet the evolving needs of the hygiene market. Applications include baby diapers, adult incontinence products, and feminine hygiene products. Developed by the Global Nonwovens division of Nordson, the VersaBlue II Melter builds on the proven success of the original VersaBlue series. […]

McGill Scientists Turn Marine Waste into Sustainable Medical Glue

An interdisciplinary team of researchers at McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, has developed an ultra-strong, environmentally friendly medical glue, or bio-adhesive, made from marine waste. The discovery has promising applications for wound care, surgeries, improved drug delivery, wearable devices, and medical implants.  “Being able to produce glues that can close wounds or make something strongly adhere to the […]