What if seals could be created directly on your part—no cutting, no insertion, no seams? In this episode of Adhesion Matters, we dive into Henkel’s Sonderhoff Formed-in-Place Foam Gasket (FIPFG) technology, a system that applies liquid foam directly onto components where it cures into seamless, precise, and highly resilient gaskets. We explore how polyurethane systems like FERMAPOR K31 and silicone foams like FERMASIL are transforming sealing in industries ranging from electronics enclosures and automotive modules to household appliances and e-mobility charging stations.
Beyond technical performance, we highlight how FIPFG advances sustainability—eliminating waste from punched gaskets, reducing energy with room-temperature curing, and offering long service life through exceptional compression recovery. We also examine the role of automation and robotics in enabling consistent, scalable application.
Whether you’re an engineer, product designer, or operations manager, this episode shows why the future of gasketing is being shaped—in place.

How do you seal the most elusive molecule in the universe? In this episode of Adhesion Matters, we explore the unique role adhesives and sealants play in the hydrogen economy. From membrane–electrode assemblies (MEAs) in fuel cells to valves, pipelines, and high-pressure tanks, hydrogen’s small size creates extraordinary challenges: permeation, embrittlement, and cyclic fatigue.
We highlight sealant chemistries that can stand up to these demands—including silicones, fluorosilicones, and hybrid polymers—and explain how companies like Dow and Henkel are engineering hydrogen-ready sealing solutions. We also dive into ISO and SAE test standards that define allowable leak rates and durability benchmarks, and look ahead at innovations such as self-healing sealants and seal-in-place gasketing.

Whether it’s cars, trucks, ships, or stationary power, hydrogen fuel cells depend on adhesives that keep the smallest molecule safely under control. This episode shows how the right chemistry is critical for scaling the hydrogen future.

Why must a medical adhesive stick—and then let go—without harming the skin?
In this episode of Adhesion Matters, we dig into the science—and the sticky business—behind pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) designed for everything from surgical dressings and wearables to wound care patches. We compare key chemistries—silicones, acrylics, and hydrogels—and show how each serves specific medical purposes like temperature resistance, conformability, or moisture management.

We break down the rigorous ISO 10993 standards for biocompatibility, including critical tests for cytotoxicity, sensitization, and irritation. We also spotlight how companies like Dow and Henkel navigate those standards while enabling modern device manufacturing through UV-cure imaging and fast assembly.

Finally, we look ahead to what’s next: from bioresorbable adhesives and smart, medication-releasing patches to PFAS- and solvent-free formulations—showing how the next wave of medical adhesives aims to stick safely while innovating boldly.

Whether you're a materials engineer, regulatory specialist, or just fascinated by where adhesives intersect with healthcare, this episode reveals how smart chemistry keeps us safer—and more comfortable—on the skin.