Abstract: Provided are a variety of snap cure apparatus configuration and corresponding methods for operating each such apparatus in order to snap cure an adhesive composition. Each of the configurations includes at least one vertical stack of heater blocks whereby the horizontal area required for conducting the snap cure processing may be reduced. Depending on the configuration utilized, two or more transfer devices may be required to remove the substrate(s) from a conveyor, index the substrate(s) through the heater blocks to apply the predetermined thermal cycle and return the cured substrate to the conveyor. Similarly, depending on the particular adhesive utilized, the number, relative temperatures, and duration of the substrate(s) on each of the heater blocks may be adjusted to provide the desired degree of curing.