Pac-West 2026 Spring Conference & Tabletop Show
The Pacific-West Fastener Association (Pac-West), headquartered in Seal Beach, CA, USA, hosts its 2026 Spring Conference & Tabletop Show at
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Improved Collection Efficiency with New Warehouse
Sunco Industries held a completion ceremony for its new warehouse on October 1, 2025. Around 50 attendees, including the company
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The Traveling Salesman Spends 10 Minutes with…
The fastener industry relies heavily on multi-million dollar manufacturers and master importers that supply the majority of the parts that
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Supply Chain Trends to Look Out For in 2026
Supply chains are in a new era where disruption is the norm and agility defines success. 2026 looks set to
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Patents for February
Nut for Securing a Sanitary Faucet to a SupportUS Patent 12534889Published January 27, 2026Inventor: Felix Muehling, GermanyAssignee: Grohe AG, Hemer,
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Fastener Technology Buyers’ Guide digital edition is available for free courtesy of Pat Mooney Saws
The Fastener Technology Buyers’ Guide is an invaluable tool for decision-makers to fill their needs for fasteners and precision-formed parts, capital
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The Importance of Sales Representatives and Education in the Fastener Industry
Kyle Lindsly-Roach, Director of Sales & Marketing and Jo Ann Morris, Managing Partner at E-Z LOK’s Southwest sales representative firm,
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Award-Winning Servo-Driven C-Frame Press
MC Fastening Solutions, Shelby Township, MI, USA, a division of MC Machinery Systems, Inc., continues to push the boundaries of
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Reinventing the Fastener: Turning Heads Across Industries
For decades, threaded fasteners have been treated as necessary but forgettable components to be hidden, covered or sealed. Now, a
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Fastener Components for Robotic Systems
When it comes to building high-performance robotic systems, precision engineering fasteners are responsible for securely connecting parts, enabling precise movement
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The Traveling Salesman Spends 10 Minutes with Michael Topolewski, Jr.
Traveling Salesman (TS): Michael, you and I have seen each other at trade shows and in passing for many years,
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Hex Socket Set Screws — Including Nylon and Brass Tips — Are ALWAYS 3A per IFI
The Critical Difference Between 2A and 3A Threads Thread class defines how tightly a fastener fits with its mating part—and
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Sustainable Steelmaking in Practice
From its founding, Kadimi’s leadership set out to prove that industrial growth and environmental responsibility need not be at odds.
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How to Train Your Sorting Machine with Artificial Intelligence
Thanks to the advanced use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, Dimac Srl, the world’s pioneer in the automatic inspection of
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Inspection Process Reliability Enables Quality Control with a Zero-Defect Strategy
Automated inspection systems ensure that everything runs smoothly without human intervention. But who checks the quality inspection systems? With increasing
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History of Automated Inspection Equipment
An industry veteran looks back on more than 50 years of work in the automated inspection industry. Fifty+ years ago,
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Case Study: Air Quality Overhaul for a Cold Heading & Thread Rolling Manufacturer
THE PROBLEM: Unacceptable Particulate and High Maintenance Costs A leading cold heading and thread rolling manufacturer faced a significant air
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Rebuilding the Future of Fastener Manufacturing
For more than a century, the fastener industry has relied on machines that were built to last—Hartfords, Waterbury Farrels and
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Refurbish Instead of Replace: Modernizing Fastener Manufacturing Machines
In today’s fastener manufacturing landscape, efficiency and precision drive profitability. Every second of downtime, every inconsistency in output and every
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Considerations for Machine Repair, Rebuild & Remanufacture
Reed Machinery, Inc. is the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) for Reed, Hartford and Waterbury machines. Although Reed has been producing
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