Master Bond Whitepaper Library

IEEE Spectrum brings you latest technical whitepapers about the most pressing topics within the adhesive industry. Master Bond has been developing the best epoxies, silicones, polyurethanes, polysulfides, UV cures and other specialty systems since 1976, and continues to solve specific design and manufacturing problems in a variety of industries. The whitepapers below are composed to help further understanding of important criteria considerations in adhesive selection. Topics include practical suggestions on applications, properties, curing, viscosity and much more.

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• Enhancing the Long-Term Reliability of Electronic Assemblies with Conformal Coatings
  Modern electronics have become part of our daily lives and the sophisticated electronic circuitry at the heart of these devices and systems must be reliable. Conformal coatings act as a barrier between the electronics and the environment, protecting the areas they cover while strengthening delicate components and traces. Find out more about how conformal coatings enhance the reliability and longevity of electronic printed circuit boards.
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• Epoxy Innovations Drive Adhesive Bonding Growth
  Whereas once mechanical fasteners may have been the assembly option of choice, tremendous strides in polymer chemistry over the past few decades have made epoxy resins technically and economically superior. In this white paper, we explore the various performance characteristics of adhesive technologies and their use in modern applications across many industries.
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• Flip Chip Assemblies with Underfill Encapsulants
  The development of epoxy based underfill encapsulants marked a turning point for flip chip technology, and the semiconductor industry. Underfill encapsulants are carefully formulated to ensure flowability, an acceptable CTE, and other desirable properties. In this white paper, we explore what properties are required for effective underfills to ensure reliability and quality in flip chip applications.
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• How To Simplify and Improve Fastening in Medical Devices
  Modern adhesives offer medical device engineers a leg up with new options to simplify fastening and improve performance as medical devices and materials continue to advance. When faced with often hostile environments of human bodies and hospitals, modern, well-designed structural medical adhesive compounds can be used safely for disposable and reusable medical devices. Master Bond's white paper explores the advantages of various adhesive chemistries, their properties and features.
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• Clearly Superior Epoxies for Optical Applications
  As technology in the optics industry continues to advance and improve, careful consideration of the properties of epoxies must be evaluated. When determining the most effective adhesive to be used in opto-electronics, medical and other optic related industry applications, trade-offs of key characteristics should be assessed. Here is a guide to the different properties to consider, their benefits and potential disadvantages and advice on how to prioritize these factors for the success of the application.
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