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Every year since 1973, the National Inventors Hall of Fame® has honored another class of world-changing Inductees. Our 2026 class has just been announced, and we are excited to introduce you to each of the visionary creators, innovators and entrepreneurs who will be inducted this spring.
Read on to discover the 2026 National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees and learn about the impact they’ve made!
Donald Alstadt
Chemlok® Rubber-to-Metal Adhesive System
Chemist Donald Alstadt invented Chemlok, a revolutionary rubber-to-metal adhesive system that is used across many industries, including the automotive, aerospace, agriculture, off-highway, defense and energy markets. Today, Chemlok and Chemlok-derived technologies are used in almost every vehicle in the world.