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Introducing the tesa Technology and Product Development

Technologies

The tesa Technology and Product Development (TD/PD) stands at the center of tesa's innovation ecosystem, turning creative ideas into market-ready solutions

At tesa, we believe that true innovation goes beyond simply disrupting the status quo. Our Technology and Product Development team embodies this philosophy by translating creative concepts into tangible, market-proven solutions through systematic thinking and seamless collaboration.

Innovation is woven into our DNA at tesa. Through TD/PD, we don't just chase trends - we create sustainable solutions that truly matter to our customers.
Dr. Ingrid Sebald

Member of the Executive Board, Technology.

Get to know our TD/PD Department in 100 seconds

We maximize the performance of adhesives on every tesa tape by developing innovative coating processes that ensure the highest quality standards

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01Coating - Liquid processing

2 – 100 µm adhesive thickness with the highest levels of precision and options for optically clear products, solvent-based (net-solvent free) or solvent-free processes, and a variety of coating technologies (e.g. comma bar, slot die, screen printing).

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02Coating - Extrusion

20 – 3000 µm adhesive thickness with options to foam, add (black) color and functional fillers in a solvent-free process featuring die coating or calendar coating technologies.

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03Coating - Lamination technology

Multiple layers of various materials (building blocks of adhesives and backings).

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Optically clear adhesives

Our comprehensive assortment is designed to provide a solution for every display application.

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Reactive tapes

Reactive tapes are the ultimate solution for applications that demand exceptional adhesive strength.

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High performance foam tapes

Viscoelastic foam tapes offer unique high-performance profiles for demanding applications across various industries.

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Debonding on Demand

We develop next-generation adhesive tapes that deliver a permanent hold but can be easily removed in a variety of ways.

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