Adhesives are used to assemble a variety of products, including automotive and aerospace parts, appliances, consumer goods, electronics, furniture and medical devices. Among other attributes, adhesive bonding is ideal for joining dissimilar materials, such as glass, metal and plastic.

To improve throughput, boost quality and reduce waste, more manufacturers are using robotic dispensing. However, many engineers and operators lack the knowledge they need to harness the full benefits of the technology.