{"id":165210,"date":"2025-07-09T07:37:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T05:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=165210"},"modified":"2025-07-03T13:07:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T11:07:32","slug":"bond-debond-recycle-tesa-opens-new-debonding-on-demand-laboratory-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/bond-debond-recycle-tesa-opens-new-debonding-on-demand-laboratory-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Bond, debond, recycle \u2013\u00a0tesa\u00a0opens new Debonding on Demand laboratory in Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/07\/Eroffnung-des-Debonding-on-Demand-Lab-in-Singapur-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"(from left to right) - Prof. Dr. Andreas Lendlein (Head of Tech. Business Development &amp; Science Office tesa), Dr. Ingrid Sebald (CEO Technology, tesa), Michael Schardt (German Embassy Singapore), Dr. Norman Goldberg (CEO tesa), Beh Kian Teik (CE A*STAR) and Andreas Gunnestrand (Head of Region APAC) at the opening of the Debonding on Demand lab Singapore.\" class=\"wp-image-165234\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.499267935578331;width:756px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/07\/Eroffnung-des-Debonding-on-Demand-Lab-in-Singapur-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/07\/Eroffnung-des-Debonding-on-Demand-Lab-in-Singapur-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/07\/Eroffnung-des-Debonding-on-Demand-Lab-in-Singapur-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/07\/Eroffnung-des-Debonding-on-Demand-Lab-in-Singapur-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/07\/Eroffnung-des-Debonding-on-Demand-Lab-in-Singapur-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/07\/Eroffnung-des-Debonding-on-Demand-Lab-in-Singapur-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/07\/Eroffnung-des-Debonding-on-Demand-Lab-in-Singapur-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(from left to right) &#8211; Prof. Dr. Andreas Lendlein (Head of Tech. Business Development &amp; Science Office tesa), Dr. Ingrid Sebald (CEO Technology, tesa), Michael Schardt (German Embassy Singapore), Dr. Norman Goldberg (CEO tesa), Beh Kian Teik (CE A*STAR) and Andreas Gunnestrand (Head of Region APAC) at the opening of the Debonding on Demand lab Singapore. \u00a9 tesa SE<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reliable in use, removable when needed&nbsp;\u2013 Next-gen adhesive solutions that can be precisely and residue-free removed<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovation hub with impact \u2013&nbsp;Accelerating customer-specific developments through local partnership with A*STAR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enabling circularity&nbsp;\u2013 Debonding on Demand technologies provide foundation for recycling and reuse in high-tech applications<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tesa.com\/en\/\">tesa<\/a>, international manufacturer of adhesive tapes and self-adhesive product solutions, is laying the foundation for future adhesive tapes with the opening of a state-of-the-art Debonding on Demand development laboratory. The new innovation hub in Singapore will be established as a permanent location in&nbsp;tesa&#8217;s technology network to drive customized development and scaling of removable adhesive solutions, particularly for customers in the automotive and electronics industries.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The strategic partnership between&nbsp;tesa&nbsp;and A*STAR, Singapore&#8217;s lead public sector R&amp;D agency, combines research expertise with industrial networks to accelerate development of market-ready solutions. This collaboration advances adhesive technologies while strengthening Singapore&#8217;s position as a hub for advanced manufacturing and circular economy innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Singapore: Strategic development location for Debonding on Demand technologies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>tesa&#8217;s Debonding on Demand laboratory in Singapore focuses on developing new polymer concepts for the electronics and automotive industries. Singapore was chosen for this strategic investment due to&nbsp;tesa&#8217;s regional headquarters presence and the country&#8217;s innovation leadership. Proximity to leading universities&nbsp;and collaboration with A*STAR were key factors. The lab strengthens&nbsp;tesa&#8217;s Asia-Pacific presence alongside operations in Vietnam, Thailand and India. With approximately 6% of annual turnover invested in developing new products and technologies, and 100 new innovations yearly,&nbsp;tesa&nbsp;maintains its adhesive technology leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>tesa&nbsp;CEO Dr Norman Goldberg<\/strong> explains: &#8220;At&nbsp;tesa, we don&#8217;t just innovate \u2013 we push boundaries. Our Debonding on Demand technologies will be a future game-changer, enabling strong, durable bonds that can be easily removed on demand. This breakthrough will transform product repair, recycling, and reuse, helping industries reduce waste and embrace circularity without compromising performance. With our new Debonding on Demand laboratory, we are setting an important milestone in the further development of these pioneering technologies and are delighted to be starting operations together with strong partners like A*STAR at our side.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sustainable technologies meet customer requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With its Debonding on Demand technologies,&nbsp;tesa&nbsp;is hitting the pulse of the times and meeting customer requirements for repairable and recyclable products and components. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Our Debonding on Demand technologies will enable a completely new approach to product design. Sustainability is integrated as an essential part of applications and system solutions from the very beginning. This will create new perspectives for entire industries regarding manufacturing and life cycle management,&#8221; emphasizes <strong>Dr. Ingrid Sebald, Board Member Technology at&nbsp;tesa<\/strong>. &#8220;The Debonding on Demand lab in Singapore&#8217;s vibrant innovation ecosystem serves as the perfect launch pad to establish these breakthrough technologies for the global market and industry customers, making an important contribution to the circular economy.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/07\/R7M14693-1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Welcoming speech by Dr. Ingrid Sebald, CEO technology \/ tesa\" class=\"wp-image-165238\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.499267935578331;width:598px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/07\/R7M14693-1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/07\/R7M14693-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/07\/R7M14693-1-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/07\/R7M14693-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/07\/R7M14693-1-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/07\/R7M14693-1-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/07\/R7M14693-1-1-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Welcoming speech by Dr. Ingrid Sebald, CEO technology \/ tesa \u00a9 tesa SE<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cA*STAR is pleased to partner&nbsp;tesa&nbsp;in developing advanced adhesive technologies that enable new possibilities in product design, sustainability, and circularity. This collaboration reflects our broader efforts to work with industry in translating research into solutions that support next-generation manufacturing,\u201d says <strong>Professor Lim Keng Hui, ACE, Science &amp; Engineering Research Council at A*STAR<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New concepts already in the pipeline<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Backed by a strong interdisciplinary network and a technology partner like A*STAR,&nbsp;tesa&nbsp;plans to make groundbreaking advances in polymer chemistry, adhesive formulation, and coating technologies. The aim is to develop new solutions and improve existing Debonding on Demand concepts. The partners intend to test up to 20 new Debonding on Demand concepts in terms of performance and application relevance via a standardized process. Promising concepts&nbsp;will then be further developed and scaled up in line with customer requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Debonding on Demand lab will begin operations on July 1, 2025 with its first group of experts, engineers, and technicians. Additional team members will follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About&nbsp;tesa&nbsp;SE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a multinational company,&nbsp;tesa&nbsp;develops innovative adhesive tapes and self-adhesive product solutions for various industries, commercial customers, and end consumers. There are already more than 7,000&nbsp;tesa&nbsp;adhesive solutions that help improve the work, products or lives of our customers. Today, the focus is on sustainability and energy-saving processes.&nbsp;tesa&nbsp;invests in the development of environmentally friendly products and solvent-free manufacture processes as well as in the use of renewable energy sources at its locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>tesa&nbsp;is active in 100 countries and operates plants in Germany, Italy, China, the USA, and in Vietnam. Around three quarters of the&nbsp;tesa&nbsp;Group\u2019s sales (2023: EUR 1.7 billion euro) are generated by applications for industries. Together with its international clients,&nbsp;tesa&nbsp;develops innovations that are customized at product and process level. Already more than 130&nbsp;tesa&nbsp;tapes may be installed in an electric car and over 70 in a smartphone. In the printing and construction industries, too,&nbsp;tesa&nbsp;is constantly penetrating new segments and countries with its special adhesive tapes. The company generates almost one quarter of its sales with products for end consumers and professional craftsmen. 300 applications, such as the legendary&nbsp;tesafilm\u00ae, make life easier or, when it comes to insect protection, even make it a bit more pleasant.&nbsp;tesa&nbsp;counts among the world\u2019s leading manufacturers of adhesive solutions. Since 2001,&nbsp;tesa&nbsp;SE is an independent 100% affiliate of Beiersdorf AG (i.e., NIVEA, Eucerin, la prairie) with approx. 5,200 employees today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>tesa, international manufacturer of adhesive tapes and self-adhesive product solutions, is laying the foundation for future adhesive tapes with the opening of a state-of-the-art Debonding on Demand development laboratory. 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