Patents for October 2024
Patents as compiled by the editors of FTI for October/November 2024. IPR Solenoid Retaining NutUS Patent 12092142Published September 17, 2024Inventor:
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Articles
The Next Generation of Zinc Flake Coating Systems: PFAS-Free Technologies
The proposal to ban Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is currently on everyone’s radar. New products will help fastener makers.
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Alternative to Zinc Plating: Environmentally Friendly, Cost Effective, Water-Based Metallic Silver Coating
Premium Products Inc., Yorkville, IL, USA, has introduced AQUAZINC®, a water-based, cost competitive finish that offers superior corrosion and no
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To Roll or Not to Roll? – That is the Question!
In recent months, I’ve often been asked a similar question: “How can one justify rolling versus cutting a thread?” As
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The Best of IFE 2024: Top Take aways from the Fastener Industry’s Premier Event
The 2024 International Fastener Expo officially wrapped up, and what an incredible event it was! This year’s event exceeded all
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Pickling and Coating Wire Rod: A Focus on Efficiency and Productivity
The pickling and coating of wire rod is a critical process in the automotive industry, demanding high efficiency and productivity
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Packaging Roundup
Suppliers have responded to our call for the state-of-the-art in packaging equipment, tooling and technology. Click here to read more.
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The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
On October 1, 2023, the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) came into effect. The EU CBAM aims to limit
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The New CNC Transfer Bending Machine: Short Cycle Times, Quick Tooling & Flexibility
“Always the same cycle with always the same travels and setup times of hours and days” are a thing of
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Aerospace Fasteners Roundup
Compiled by the editors of FTI, suppliers have responded to our call for the state-of-the-art in aerospace fastener technology. Click
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Fastener Fair USA 2024: Celebrating Innovation and Growth in Cleveland
Straight From The Show Fastener Fair USA 2024 has once again proven itself as the premier event for the fastener
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Steel Manufacturer Upgrades Inspection Capabilities
A prominent steel manufacturer with a large bolt producing division in the Midwest recently installed a new VisionLab-X-300, 3D Fastener
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Company Profiles 2024 Edition
Fastener Technology International profiles the top companies of 2024 Click here to review 2024 Profiles
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Real AI Tools for Fastener Distributors
2024 is flying by and we are still under a deluge of articles and discussion about artificial intelligence. There’s no
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An Innovative Ratchet Fastener That Cannot Screw Loose
On the Shoulders of Giants Have you ever heard of Archytas of Tarentum? Back in 400 BC, he laid the
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Fastener Fair Italy Preview: The Essential Italian Showcase for Fastener and Fixing Technology
Fastener Fair Italy 2024, the biennial international event dedicated to the fastener and fixing systems industry returns to Milan, Italy,
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Genesis and Metamorphosis of Screws
by Jozef Dominik How Did it All Start? It should be emphasized that the characteristic element of the screw –
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Process simulation systems and developments
The next major release of the DEFORM® system for manufacturing process simulation has recently been launched. The new release introduces
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Ecommerce as Actionable Data: The Case for ERP as Information System
Imagine having a precision instrument that not only measures every facet of your operations with meticulous accuracy but also predicts
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