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Tesa strengthens circular economy with Debonding on Demand laboratory in Singapore
With a new development laboratory in Singapore, Tesa aims to advance the next generation of debondable adhesive solutions. The partnership with A*STAR is intended to connect research and industrial application more closely and thus support the circular economy.
The adhesive tape manufacturer Tesa is expanding its global innovation network and will open a new Debonding on Demand development laboratory in Singapore on 1 July. The aim is to create adhesive solutions that bond reliably yet can be removed cleanly on demand. Tesa particularly intends to support industries such as automotive and electronics in enhancing the repairability and recyclability of their products.
A key element of this initiative is the collaboration with A*STAR, Singapore’s leading public research agency. This partnership is designed to accelerate the development of market-ready solutions. Singapore was strategically selected for its proximity to research institutions such as Nanyang Technological University and its dynamic innovation ecosystem.
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Focus on new polymer concepts
The laboratory will mainly work on new polymer concepts, adhesive formulations and coating technologies. According to the company, up to 20 new Debonding on Demand concepts are to be tested and further developed if suitable. The findings will feed directly into customised solutions for industrial customers.
Tesa CEO Dr Norman Goldberg emphasises that these technologies will help to reduce waste and strengthen the circular economy without compromising performance. A*STAR also sees the partnership as an important signal for transferring research results more swiftly into industrial practice.
Sustainability as part of design
According to Tesa, sustainability is to be integrated from the outset into the design phase of new products. Dr Ingrid Sebald, Chief Technology Officer at Tesa, points out that these new adhesive technologies can improve the reusability and repairability of components and thus help entire industries progress towards a circular economy.
With the Singapore site, Tesa is expanding its presence in the Asia Pacific region, complementing existing locations in Vietnam, Thailand and India. The interdisciplinary expert team will be gradually expanded over the coming months to ensure the sustainable advancement of these technologies.
