Inserts – Lowering Your “Installed Cost”
The application of plastics to engineering design remains high. To make full use of a wide range of plastic materials
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Fastener Focus
Case Study: A Time-Critical Solution
The world’s most instantly recognizable vehicle, the trusted London black cab, has been on an exciting journey, transforming into a
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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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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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What are compression limiters?
by Erich Neuhaus, Sherex Fastening Solutions, LLC Compression limiters are typically cylindrical components made of steel, stainless steel, brass or
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Fasteners Play Role in Universe Research
by Marleen Seilheimer Exactly one year ago, what is currently the sharpest image of the remote universe in existence was
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The Ideal Cast for a Supporting Role in Timber Construction
by Katharina Maria Siegel-Rieck, fischer Electronic Solutions The fischer Group of Companies is launching the latest generation of Power-Full II
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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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Metal Stampings & Fabrications Provider Celebrates 115 Years
Kickhaefer Manufacturing Company, LLC (KMC), headquartered in Port Washington, WI, USA, is celebrating 115 years in business in 2023. KMC
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Succession Planning: Preparing to Sell Your Business
by Ian C. Perry and Roman A. Basi Small business owners listen up. Do you know what happens to your
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Inventory management systems
by Paul Przyby, Opitmas Traditional vendor managed inventory (VMI) programs track part ordering, fulfillment and replenishment in fasteners. But a
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The Traveling Salesman spends 10 minutes with Deanna Ellis
Traveling Salesman (TS): Deanna Ellis, your title is “Plant Manager of Elgin Fastener’s Telefast Division”. To my knowledge, in the
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Come to Chicago in June for NDFA’s 2023 Annual Meeting
There are great educational programs lined up for the NFDA 2023 Annual Meeting, from June 13 to 14, 2023, at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in downtown Chicago, IL, USA. The event will include educational and networking sessions for all guests.
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Advantages of Rolled Tubular Spacers Over Cut Tubing
Tubular Spacers are generally used to separate / space two components from each other by a distance equal to the length of the Spacer.
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Sealing Fasteners Optimize & Protect Wind Turbines in Any Weather
USA-based wind-turbine manufacturer
uses American-made sealing screw
manufacturer in its supply chain.
The Traveling Salesman Spends 10 Minutes with Bob Chiricosta
Let’s jump right in and talk about the big topic at hand. Nashville! Fastener Fair USA 2023 will be held in Nashville, TN, USA. What feedback are you getting so far from the fastener industry?
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CNC Radial Former for Special Forms & Self-Locking Fasteners
David C. Willens, Ph.D., Director, Research & Development, Kinefac® Corporation, Worcester, MA, USA, says, “To meet the demands of specialized
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New Innovative Round Body Rivet Nut
An innovative round body rivet nut that has superior strength, performance and spin-out over typical standard round body rivet nuts.
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