Raw Material Selection for High-Quality Steel Wire Production
Steel wire is a critical input material for a wide range of industrial applications including automotive fasteners, springs, bearings, chains
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Straight From the Show: News & images from wire 2026
Despite major geopolitical challenges, disrupted supply chains, high tariff s and scarce raw materials, the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany, were
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Beyond the Limits: Tungsten Composite Materials for Demanding Industrial Applications
advantages: through tailored tungsten composite materials, extensive in-house manufacturing capabilities and above all, expertise that goes beyond mere material knowledge
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2026 Taiwan International Fastener Show Exhibitor Profiles
Fastener Taiwan 2026 delivered exactly what the global fastener community has come to expect from one of the industry’s most
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Preview of Fastener Fair Italy
The fifth edition of Fastener Fair Italy 2026 has secured 200+ exhibitors, reinforcing its position as Italy’s essential showcase for
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An Engineer’s Guide to Fasteners in Confined Spaces
Engineering rarely happens in ideal conditions. When projects unfold in cramped enclosures, deep recesses or tightly packed housings, the choice
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June/July 2026
In the June/July issue of FTI we cover the following topics and issues. Industry Events:• Report on wire 2026• Reports
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Patents for June/July 2026
Patents for the Fastener Industry as compiled by the editors of FTI from the United States Patent and Trademark Office
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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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