Emergence of New Application Areas

The adhesive coating industry has seen significant growth in recent years due to the emergence of new application areas across various industries. Adhesives are now being used in areas that were not considered viable some time back. For instance, the use of adhesive coatings in the medical device industry has grown exponentially with products like wound care dressings, transdermal drug delivery systems, and surgical incise drapes increasingly using advanced adhesives. The advantages of adhesive coatings like flexibility, breathability, and hypoallergenic properties make them suitable for sensitive medical applications.

Another major growth area has been in wearables and consumer electronics. With smartwatches, fitness bands, and virtual reality headsets becoming common, adhesive coating manufacturers are developing ultra-thin and flexible adhesive solutions that provide robust bonding on delicate and flexible substrates. 

Adhesive Coatings play a vital role in encapsulation and assembly of various components in compact form factors. They help make devices shatterproof and water-resistant while allowing for ease of use. The demand for such specialized adhesive formulations from the consumer electronics industry continues to surge.

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