RTP Company's new series of functional thermoplastic elastomer compounds - RTP 6002 and RTP 6003 - have been specifically developed for improved bonding in two-shot or insert-overmoulded applications. Threadlocking adhesives are being used to prevent fasteners being loosened by vibration, and sealants are helping to avoid corrosion, on a Eurostar train named the Entente Cordiale. Paul Stevens reports Lohmann Adhesive Tapes Group's Duplocoll LSE (Low Surface Energy) is an innovative pressure-sensitive adhesive system that has been designed to perform on most low-energy materials available on the market. There are over 18 different generic types of adhesives to choose from, of which there are numerous sub-types and hybrids. Couple this with the fact that there are hundreds of suppliers to contact and thousands of commercial grades of adhesives to choose from, and it can be seen why the task of selecting an adhesive is often enormous. Adhesives offer numerous benefits compared with alternative joining methods, such as improved impact resistance, structural integrity, enhanced aesthetics, simplified assembly and reduced manufacturing costs.