June/July 2026
In the June/July issue of FTI we cover the following topics and issues.
Industry Events:
• Report on wire 2026
• Reports on the 2026 Taiwan International Fastener Show
• Feature on IFE 2026
• Images from Fastener Fair USA 2026
• Preview of Fastener Fair Italy
• Reports from IFI, MWFA, Pac-West, MAFDA & NFDA
Feature Articles:
• Integrated Inspection Advances Support Zero-Defect Fastener Manufacturing, by Danielle Crittenden
• Defect Detection in Aerospace Fasteners, by Alan Ocana
• Intelligent “Gatekeepers” for Fastener Dimensional and Surface Defect Inspection
• Torx Quality Control: Fast, Unfailing, Pioneering, by Melania Mencarelli
• International Fastener Expo 2026 Enters a New Era for the Fastener Industry, by Linette Dao
• Engineered Automated Packaging Solutions, by RJ Dennis
• Raw Material Selection for High-Quality Steel Wire Production, by Deiva Subramanian and Agan
• Beyond the Limits: Tungsten Composite Materials for Demanding Industrial Applications
• An Engineer’s Guide to Fasteners in Confined Spaces, by Patrick Faulkner
Roundup Article: Thread Rolling
Spotlight Article: Tapping
Plus…Industry, Corporate, Regional, and Product News; USPTO Patents; Byline Columns