Jean M. Hoffman

The company’s BlueWave LED system emits a narrow-band of visible light centered on 410-nm wavelength. Top output of 2,500 mW/cm2 in an 8-mm diameter spot lets Blue- Wave cure the MD 1000 adhesives quickly and at cooler temperatures.

EP41SMED adhesive mixes in a 5:1 ratio by weight and cures within 24 hr at room temperature. The epoxy bonds to most materials and can join dissimilar substrates.

The tape has earned Mining Safety and Health Administration approval number P-07-KA080005- MSHA. The product’s durability and moisture resistance make it suitable for repairing and splicing mining cable on-site.

Fiat set visual appeal as a top priority for designers working on both interior and exterior components of its new 500 model — launched last year to commemorate the car’s 50th anniversary.