The electric hot melt adhesive applicator, commonly recognized as the glue gun, traces its origins to Robert H. Sams of the United States. He sought a faster, more efficient method than traditional liquid adhesives for assembling shoeboxes, leading to the development of this tool in the early 1940s while working at Procter & Gamble.
This invention significantly impacted various industries, from manufacturing and packaging to crafting and DIY projects. It provides a quick and strong bond for numerous materials, streamlining production processes and enabling creative endeavors. The controlled application of heated adhesive offered advantages over messy and slower-drying alternatives, revolutionizing adhesive use in countless applications.
