Preview & Exhibitor Spotlights on IFE 2026
International Fastener Expo (IFE), North America’s largest fastener trade show, today announced a new chapter for the event and the
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August/September
Atmosphere Control in Bell Annealing Furnace
Temperature control is essential in any heat-treatment process; the atmosphere inside the process chamber is equally important. Without proper atmosphere
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Securing the Defense Supply Chain: CMMC Compliance for Fastener Manufacturers
Fastener manufacturers have long played a critical role in the defense industrial base. From aerospace assemblies and armored vehicles to
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From Forging Dies for Automotive and Aerospace to Precision Components for Semiconductor Manufacturing
Celebrating its 60th Anniversary, San Shing Fastech Corp. in Taiwan continues to strengthen its position as a trusted global partner
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Simulation Tools for Securing Every Stage of Fastener Manufacturing
Fasteners such as screws, bolts, nuts, washers, studs or rivets are designed to operate in highly demanding environments, where even
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The Bill of Materials for Your Product Data
It’s Monday morning, and the EDI feed to your largest customer is down. Not a connection error. A data mismatch.
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Optimizing Cold Forging Designs Through FEA and Progression Design Software
In this study, the manufacturing of a socket head cap screw is reviewed. Three alternative progression designs, each using a
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Industry 4.0: Connected Quality Control for a Smarter Factory
In today’s manufacturing environment, quality control is no longer limited to detecting defective parts. As Industry 4.0 technologies become increasingly
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Expanded Precision Fastener Line: High-Performance Confirmat Screws
A Confirmat Screw is a specialized fastener designed for assembling cabinet carcasses and flat-pack furniture. As an industry leader, Tingray
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Managed Fastener Solution Drives Manufacturing Efficiency
Supply Technologies helped UK luxury home manufacturer Prestige Homeseeker improve manufacturing efficiency after introducing a fully managed fastener and assembly
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Focus on the Fatigue Endurance of Stainless Steel Fasteners
Stainless steel fasteners are used in many industrial sectors where high corrosion resistance is required inaddition to mechanical performance. Applications
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August / September 2026
In the August/September 2026 Edition of Fastener Technology International, we cover the following articles and more. Industry Events: Articles &
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Patents for August/September 2026
Screw, System Comprising a Screw and a Plate, and Method for Producing a ScrewUS Patent 12,678,206Published July 14, 2026Inventors: Andreas
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Got Fastener Training?
As we roll into the last half of 2026, there are plenty of training opportunities still available from the experts
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August/September 2025
The August / September 2025 issue of Fastener Technology International is now available online. In this issue we cover the
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When Fasteners Fail: Pinpointing the Cause Through Steel and Process Analysis
In any engineered system, fasteners carry a big responsibility. Fastener failures—whether immediate or delayed—can compromise product performance, jeopardize safety and
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Manufacturing Strategies for Fasteners Exposed to Cyclic Loading
The Kemper Arena (now the HY-Vee Arena) is an iconic structure located in the historic West Bottom District of Kansas
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Fastener Bracket Failure
Fasteners often secure brackets to automotive structures. Some brackets secure a rotating shaft bearing housing to a vehicle frame, which
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Train Derailment Caused by the Loosening of Two M10 Nuts
A seemingly trivial mistake involving two M10 nuts and washers resulted in a set of circumstances arising that ultimately caused
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The Advanced Fatigue Analysis: New Methods in Fastener Testing
Manufacturers, designers and fastener users want to know if their products will continue to perform well during everyday use. New
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