Patents for December 2023
USPTO Fastener Patents as compiled from: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) by the editors of FTI Fastener Having
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Optimas Announces Plan to Develop Fastener Manufacturing Facility in Monterrey Mexico to Support Regional Sourcing Strategies That Minimize Supply Chain Risk
Optimas’ World-class Manufacturing Expands Capacity to Near-Shore Production in North America Wood Dale, IL – October 10, 2023 – Optimas
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Innovative Plasma Cleaning Technology for Nails, Screws, Bolts, Washers, Clips and Bushings
Cooperation between WMV, Windeck, Germany, and aixACCT, Aachen, Germany, has resulted in an ideal combination of pre-cleaning and ultra-fine cleaning,
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Production of Specialist Wood Construction Screws
New All-in-One machine produces 80 full thread screws of up to 420 mm length in one continuous cycle directly from coil.
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Dual-Spindle Thread & Form Rollers
by Yair Wiesenfeld Videx Machine Engineering Ltd. A technical breakthrough in feed control technology is now allowing fastener machine tool
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Torsional Stength Test Is Critical In Many Screw Specifications
Mechanical fasteners (screws, bolts, nuts, rivet, etc.) must be both dimensionally and physically compliant to their applicable specifications to perform properly for end-users. Unfortunately, many fastener suppliers only evaluate the dimensional size of the parts they supply and ignore the required physical tests that evaluate the strength and fastening performance of the parts.
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Fastener Testing – The Brinell Hardness Test
by Alan Thomas, Zwick Roell Limited Today’s state-of-the-art hardness testing machines can be used in the widest range of applications.
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Patents for October
USPTO Fastener Patents as Compiled from: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Concrete Fastener US Patent 11739783Published August 29,
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Electrical Contact Resistance is Key
Kay Dierecks -Product Manager Fastener Technology; Kistler Group Bolted joints need to be highly resilient—they have to withstand enormous forces,
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Using Third-Party Fastener Testing Labs to Control Risk, Can Be — Risky!
by Carmen Vertullo, Carver Engineering and Manufacturing When it comes to the fastener supply chain, there are plenty of risks
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IFE 2023 Sneak Peek: Get ready for the ultimate fastener show
IFE 2023 is set to be one of the largest events in 5-plus years! Taking place at Mandalay Bay Convention Center, in Halls E & F, from October 9 to 11, 2023, the IFE event is North America’s most extensive B2B trade show for all types of fasteners, machinery and tooling as well as other industrial products used in a variety of industries including construction, aerospace, military, electrical and automotive.
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The Fastener Bucket Packing Solution
by Edward van der Ploeg, Commercial Director Weighpack B.V., Packaging Solutions Advanced bin feeding systems, vibrating hoppers, weighing and counting
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FSTNR Week Delivers with Many Opportunities
FSTNR Week, a premier event in the fastener industry, presented many events throughout the week of August 20, 2023. “Rugged
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The Traveling Salesman Spends 10 Minutes with Jose Miguel Janeiro
Traveling Salesman (TS): First of all, let’s talk about the name, JM Tor Par. Please tell us the meaning behind
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Why Fastener Redesign Is Often Necessary for Manufacturers
by Steve Adkins Director of Engineering Optimas Fasteners play a critical role in holding together structures ranging from automotive products
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Fastener Fair USA 2023: A Resounding Success in Nashville
The two-day event featured a diverse range of 200+ exhibitors (doubling the 2022 show size), showcasing the latest products, technologies and services that are shaping the fastener industry. Attendance was up by 25% from 2022, and all attendees had the opportunity to explore a wide variety of fasteners, adhesives, assembly tools and more, gaining valuable insights and discovering innovative advancements driving the industry forward.
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FSTNR Week 2023 Preview
by Nancy Rich, Executive Director, Mid-West Fastener Association (MWFA) There’s the saying, “Something for everyone”, but in the case of
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Wire Supplier Extends Employee Ownership As Sales Growth Continues
Alloy Wire International (AWI), which has two sites in the West Midlands and Yorkshire, in the UK, was purchased by
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New Screw Performance Testing Protocol
by Damien Berthe, International Business Developer, SGS Connectivity & Products SGS, Geneva, Switzerland, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification
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