The new mucus-derived glue prevented the buildup of bacteria while keeping its ... which has been a longstanding technical challenge.” To stick to a rock or a ship, mussels secrete a protein-rich ...

When is a hot glue stick not a hot glue stick? When it’s PLA, of course! A glue gun that dispenses molten PLA instead of hot glue turned out to be a handy tool for joining 3D-printed objects ...

Scientists have now created a new adhesive that combines the stickiness of mussel’s natural glue with the slimy, germ-repelling nature of mucus. Trying to stick wet surfaces together is an ...

The new mucus-derived glue prevented the buildup of bacteria ... which has been a longstanding technical challenge." To stick to a rock or a ship, mussels secrete a protein-rich fluid.

The last touch is a glue stick magazine that drops new sticks into a funnel on top of the extruder, and it’s printing a Benchy. At this point you might be asking why go to all this effort ...

A second firm, BioPolymers Corp. of Farmington, Conn., has just gotten a patent on a synthetic version of the glue. But, Waite feels, neither firm will be able to take full advantage of this new glue ...

Some customers have reported a quirk where it is impossible to load another glue stick in unless the original stick is finished. The feeding mechanism just doesn’t grab the new stick until it's ...

The team’s new glue-making approach could also be adjusted to incorporate ... which has been a longstanding technical challenge.” To stick to a rock or a ship, mussels secrete a protein-rich fluid.