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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August/September
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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Anchoring USA Presence with Strategic Open House in Detroit
Nedschroef Machinery, a leading global developer of cold and warm forming machinery, hosted its inaugural Open House in the United
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How to Check the Quality of Your Metal Parts
In a smart zero-defect factory, continuous improvement relies on awareness and the ability to develop efficient, fault-tolerant automated processes. Here,
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IFE 2025 Preview: Same Great Show with Exciting New Additions
The International Fastener Expo (IFE) is gearing up for a highly anticipated 2025 show, scheduled for September 15-17, 2025, at
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Straight from the Show: International Paris Air Show
The 55th edition of the International Paris Air Show, held from June 16 to 22, 2025 in Paris, France, once
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Better Results with One-Third Less Energy
Dephosphating is one of the most important steps in the manufacture of cold-formed, high-strength screws. The use of a new
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Simulation RoundUp
Suppliers have responded to our call for the state-of-the-art in simulation software and technology. Click here to read in the
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Investing in the Future: Equipment Upgrade Enhance Safety and Efficiency
At Brainard Rivet Company, we are always looking for ways to improve our processes, enhance efficiency and ensure the safety
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Reinventing Blind Fastening: The Design Strength & Future of a New Threaded Insert
In industries where strength, reliability and ease of assembly are non-negotiable, fastener technology must keep pace with evolving materials and
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Towering Public Art Secured with Wedge Locking Washers
A gigantic pink structure looms above the Olskroken traffic junction in the Swedish city of Gothenburg. About the size of
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Data is the Critical Element, Even With AI
In a world of “Artificial intelligence! Artificial intelligence! Artificial intelligence!” it is easy to overlook that all software engines that
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Next Generation of Tension Control Bolts
Tension control bolts have long been a staple for a select group of fabricators and erectors. It has been my
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Tech Brief: Movement in All Directions
They are classics in the world of conveyor systems: ball transfer units. They are the first choice whenever it is
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Clean Rooms, Fasteners & Sealants
For many, the concept of clean rooms construction comes primarily from Hollywood depictions like in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, where the
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Patents for August 2025
USPTO Fastener Patents Compiled from: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Tool Assembly for Tensioning Tower Bolts of a
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