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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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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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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Patents for August
Patents as Compiled from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) by the editors of FTI for August/September 2023.
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Case Study: Long Life Planetary Thread Rolling Tools for the Production of Nails
In the following case study, we explain how Heroslam worked to assist a nail manufacturing company in improving the company’s thread rolling operations.
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Getting Value From Your Data
Data by itself has minimal value – the impactful part of data is what you do with it. Organizations that effectively extract value from their data gain a significant competitive edge, and this can be seen in business, sports, entertainment, media, shopping—all facets of our lives.
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Straight from the Show: Images, facts and news from 2023 Taiwan International Fastener Show
Taiwan International Fastener Show 2023 (Fastener Taiwan), organized by the Bureau of Foreign Trade, MOEA, co-organized by the Kaohsiung City
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Straight from the Show: Images & news from Fastener Fair USA
Fastener Fair USA 2023 was held in Nashville, TN, USA. Click here to see more from the show in the
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Straight from the Show: Images, facts and news from Fastener Fair Global 2023
The 9th Fastener Fair Global, International Exhibition for the Fastener and Fixing Industry, ended after three successful show days at
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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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