April/May 2026
The April/May issue of Fastener Technology is now available online. In this issue we cover the following topics and more.
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High-Performance Forming of Aluminum Wire for Aerospace Applications
Fastener Production with New Super-Fast Rotor Technology The aerospace industry is currently experiencing a period of strong growth, driven by
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Breakthrough: First Global Approval for a PFAS-Free Coating System
DÖRKEN is deeply engaged with the topic of “PFAS free” and already has several PFAS-free products — both basecoats and
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Major Nuclear Quality Accreditation driving Ris in Popular Alloy Materials
The UK’s leading manufacturer of precision drawn, flat and profile wire has taken just nine months to gain ISO 19443,
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All-in-One Bolt Manufacturing Machine: Hot Forming for Large Diameters
For the first time in the field of screw head forming, inductive heating is being used, which Aachener Maschinenbau (Amba)
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Join the Evolution of Fastener Innovation at the Charlotte Convention Center
Fastener Fair USA returns in 2026 as the premier USA event dedicated exclusively to the fastener and fixing industry, bringing
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Beyond the Grid: The Solar Future
Our last article, in the December 2025/January 2026 issue of Fastener Technology International (FTI) (pages 88 and 89), focused on
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Update on wire 2026: Fastener Making Technologies in Düsseldorf
The lists of all wire 2026 exhibitors are listed online at www.wire-tradefair.com, under the “Exhibitors & Products” tabs. The global
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You Can’t Automate This
Walk through any fastener plant, and you’ll see precision in motion: steel turned, cut, headed, coated and shipped with exacting
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Future Vision 2030 – From 2D Code to Digital Product Passport
From 2030 onwards, products in the EU are expected to carry a digital identity: the “Digital Product Passport” (DPP) will
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Development and Characterization of an Advanced Passivation Plant
Aluminum is a highly relevant technical material. Its use is increasing continuously in numerous industrial sectors due to its low
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Absorbing Centerline and Stack-Up Tolerances with Oval Compression Limiters
When assembling multiple components with two or morefastening/joining points, there is an increased importance onthe location of the Compression Limiters
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Tungsten Shortages and Price Hikes Are Impacting the Global Threaded Fastener Market
As tungsten costs surge and global supply tightens, the effects are being felt across the threaded fastener industry. From tooling
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The Fastener Problem Engineers Have Learned to Ignore – Until Now: Why Vibration-Resistant Fasteners Are Becoming Foundational to Industry 4.0
Every engineer has seen it. A stray bolt lying beneath a machine. A missing fastener discovered during inspection. A joint
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A Legacy Formed to Flex. Built to Last.
For more than six decades, Die Co. has been built on precision, perseverance and people. From its beginnings in a
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CBAM – The Definitive Period Experience
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, better known as CBAM. As of January 1, 2026, CBAM has officially entered its definitive period,
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Concrete Fastener Solutions for Warehouse and Distribution Centers
Online retail sales continue to grow each year. Estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau last month show that retail
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Patents for April
Adhesive Compositions for Anchoring FastenersUS Patent 12584049Published March 24, 20026Inventors: Desiree Nicole Snyder, Metamora, MI, USA; David Carlson, Rochester Hills,
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San Shing Fastech Corp. Celebrates 60th Anniversary Exhibiting at wire Düsseldorf
San Shing Fastech Corp. proudly celebrates its 60th Anniversary, reaffirming our long-standing commitment to precision, quality, and continuous improvement in
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February/March 2026
In the latest issue of FTI our editors and writers cover the following articles and more. Industry Events: Feature Articles:
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