Dow received five gold awards and one silver award in the categories of: materials science and engineering; manufacturing, logistics & transportation; and sustainability, which were presented at the annual 2021 Edison Awards ceremony.
Established in 1987, the Edison Awards have honored the best in innovation and innovators. Being recognized with an Edison Award™ is one of the highest accolades a company can receive in the name of innovation and business success.
Dow is the first company ever to receive five Gold Edison Awards in a single year.
Ideal for Consumer Electronic Devices
DOWSIL™ VE-8001 Flexible Silicone Adhesive by Dow won a gold award in the
Engineering & Material Science Adhesives subcategory.
DOWSIL™ VE-8001 is designed for foldable and rollable consumer electronic devices. Once cured by heat, it shows superior folding durability performance, which provides stable mechanical properties even after folding tests. The high tensile strength and appropriate elongation help to dissipate the stress that is generated during the bending and folding of the devices.
DOWSIL™ Crystal Clear Spacer won a silver award in the Engineering & Material Science Adhesives subcategory. A new technology enables the manufacture of crystal-clear silicone spacers that can be applied on substrates and develop durable adhesion. This unique feature was patented and used to create energy-efficient transparent refrigerator doors. Our invention reduces production cost and enhances the aesthetics and durability of refrigerator doors.
A.N. Sreeram, senior vice president, research & development, and chief technology officer, said, “
Thomas A. Edison was one of the world’s greatest and most prolific inventors who had a tremendous influence on our modern-day lives. His inventions centered on market needs just like Dow’s do today. It is an honor to receive these namesake innovation awards, which recognize that Dow technologies solve customer and societal needs, simultaneously deliver product performance and sustainability, while also creating value for our shareholders.”
Source: Dow