Popular “Japan Quality” Header Delivered to Vietnam
Asahi Sunac Corporation (formerly known as Asahi Okuma Industrial Company Ltd.) of Aichi, Japan, marks 83 years since its establishment.
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June/July
Where and Why is the Prestressing Force of Bolted Joints Lost?
Answering question in the title requires seriously means thoroughly knowing the behavior of bolted joints during assembly and in operation.
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Fastener Fair Global Report
A landmark 10th edition of the International Exhibition for the Fastener and Fixing Industry, Fastener Fair Global, ended last week
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The Traveling Salesman Spends10 Minutes with… Anders Green
Traveling Salesman (TS): OK Anders, I see you at all the trade shows and you are very active on LinkedIn
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Special Applications Require Special Screws – Beyond Typical Standards
In machine and plant construction, components are often attached with screws to allow for easy detachment later. But specific technical
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The Largest Fastener Show in Asia: Fastener Expo Shanghai 2025
As the world’s largest fastener producer, China’s huge manufacturing market and complete supply chain system provide broad development space and abundant raw material supply for fastener manufacture. In addition, as China continues to increase investment in technological R&D and innovation, the technological progress and industrial upgrading of the fastener industry have been greatly improved, helping China’s fasteners to form dual advantages in terms of quality and price. Not only the product quality is good, but also the price is relatively low, making Chinese fasteners have a high-cost performance in the global market.
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Patents for June 2025
USPTO Fastener Patents as Compiled from: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) by the editors of FTI Wall System
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June/July 2024
Read the digital edition here for the following articles: Industry Event Coverage: Features: Roundup Article: Thread Rolling Spotlight Article: Tapping
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Patents for June 2024
USPTO Fastener Patents Compiled from: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) by the editors of FTI for June 2024
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Solving the Toughest Inspection and Sorting Problems
Attica Automation is a leading designer and manufacturer of inspection machines for multiple industries including the fastener industry. Each machine
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Aerospace Fastener Producer Selects Preferred Automated Inspection System (AIS)
General Inspection, LLC, Davisburg, MI, USA, installed another Gi-100DT automated inspection system (AIS), this time in California, for a large
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From Tradition to Innovation
Over the years, Mectron has embarked on a remarkable journey, transforming inspection systems from traditional methods to the forefront of
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External Thread Inspection in Screws and Bolts
The traditional method for thread inspection is profile control using backlighting, derived from automating manual profilometer checks. While precise, this
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A Challenge to Improve Fastener Inspection Leads to Highest Speed and Quality Ever
Regg Inspection, a company based in Milan, Italy, has designed and manufactured high-precision inspection machines with high-speed and high-quality controls
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Innovative Robotic Automation Solutions Shape the Era of Industry 4.0
NRM Mühendislik, a technology company that manufactures robotic automation systems for all companies in the manufacturing sector, operates under Norm
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Detection of the Finest Cracks and Scratches
Inspecting the surface for the smallest grooves and scratches, especially on an inhomogeneous surface, is a major challenge with conventional
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Thread Rolling Roundup
Compiled by the Editors at Fastener Technology International Suppliers have responded to our call for the state-of-the-art in thread rolling
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A Perfect Fit: Why 3D Printed Ceramic Threads Could be the Future of Fasteners
Ceramic threaded fasteners stand as barriers against extreme conditions, with highly sought-after properties such as electrical insulation, non-magnetism and resistance
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Improving the Performance of Stainless Steel Screw Connections
Corrosion-resistant stainless steel is widely used in industry and trade due to its outstanding properties. Despite its numerous advantages, particularly
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Spotlight On Tapping
by Mike McNulty, Editor, Fastener Technology International (FTI) Taps are used to put an internal screw thread in a nut
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