05/08/2019 Fasteners are playing a major role in the electric vehicle revolution As the automotive market continues to evolve and environmental and economic pressures increasingly demand a shift towards sustainable solutions and lower carbon emissions, Electric Vehicles (EV) is ...
10/02/2019 Corrosion is always a challenge, but in some conditions it becomes an overwhelming concern Corrosion is the perennial enemy of most mechanical fastening systems, but certain, high-corrosion environments make the problem even more acute and means the use of very specific materials and ...
01/08/2018 Fastening innovations broaden the options of design engineers A number of recent mechanical fastening and joining developments are creating new design opportunities for a variety of applications.
11/06/2018 Highlights from FAST Live FAST Live is the only dedicated fastening, bonding and assembly exhibition for design engineers, production professionals, manufacturers and buyers and has become the best place to see and discuss ...
05/04/2018 How is it possible to create reliable ground or earth connections to vehicle body panels? One of the long-term issues in the automotive industry has been how to create reliable ground or earth connections to vehicle body panels. The traditional method of welding nuts, studs or nut stud ...
06/11/2017 PianoArc struck a chord with its circular and curved keyboards. But, an assembly challenge nearly made the design a one hit wonder PianoArc keyboardists, designers and technicians have rocked the music scene by blending music and technology to present an instrument that wows performers and audiences alike. But, while PianoArc’s ...
04/09/2017 The fixing solution winning favour across industries The use of reinforced lightweight materials, such as honeycomb sandwich panels, are increasingly important elements of modern engineering design, a trend that is rapidly pushing the exotic materials ...
06/07/2017 Nasa’s next Mars Exploration Rover will carry the most advanced sensor system ever sent to the Red Planet When Nasa’s new Mars Exploration Rover blasts into space in the nose of an Atlas V rocket in 2020, it will carry seven scientific instruments that should help to establish whether it’s feasible to ...
02/06/2017 Low-cost, highly effective solution for waterproofing electronic devices The trend in consumer electronics has always been to make them faster, smarter, and with ever-expanding capabilities. But waterproofing has become the new focus of global electronics manufacturers ...
03/10/2016 First of the Mohicans A novel design could revolutionise the torque coupling world dominated by universal joints and gear couplings. Tim Fryer found out more.
10/06/2016 Latest twist on composite connections Back in 2012 Eureka covered in an interesting development in fastening technology called Rotite. Getting new technology adopted, particularly when it is primarily aimed at the aerospace and ...
15/04/2016 Colouring stainless steel Applying innovation to a mature market is never easy. However, one Shropshire based fastener start up did just that, and the results have been a colourful success. 1 comment
10/02/2016 Joining solutions moving fast Joining materials in safety critical applications should not be underestimated. A fastener that costs a tiny fraction of the total bill of materials could have catastrophic, and expensive ...
10/02/2016 Fastener production forges into the future As fasteners become more complex, meeting the demands of futuristic designs that save weight and materials, component strength and productivity have become key considerations. Specifying a fastener, ...
10/11/2015 One fix for the whole mix Having a single fastening technology to deal with every material from metals to composites sounds like joined up thinking!
13/02/2015 The quarter turn fastener has proved a mainstay in panel fastening over the years It all started around 80 years ago, when William Dzus, an American engineer of Ukrainian descent, filed a patent for a turnlock fastener intended to be used to secure skin panels on aircraft and ...
11/11/2014 Novel fixing technique has potential beyond the automotive sector There are various ways of making cars perform better. You could gain speed by utilising a jet engine, but that may be counterbalanced by the cost of installing and running it.
10/09/2014 Preview: Engineering Design Show 2014 In the three years since its inception, exceeding expectations has become the norm for the Engineering Design Show.
13/06/2014 Trends in the design of electronic goods affect the choice of fasteners Where once it was believed that design would always be predicated on the need to take things apart and repair or recycle them, the fact is that the opposite has increasingly become true. Electronic ...
10/04/2014 How are fastening methods being used to reduce weight in the automotive industry? The need to reduce weight in automotive design is an ongoing obsession for the industry that shows no signs of abating. Where every gram counts, then, it should come as no surprise that fastening ...
12/12/2013 View from the top: Growing gains Fastening supplier TFC's growth over the last few years has been extensive. Here, Paul Fanning talks to the company's MD Morgan Burgoyne about the philosophy that underpins it.
15/08/2013 Can Phillips top what has become the most famous screw thread in the world? It is the most famous screw thread in the world. The Phillips screw drive – that's the system used to turn a screw – is known by just about everyone. Indeed, when asking for a screwdriver the follow ...
15/08/2013 Fixing the composite question Strong as many engineering composites are, they can be easily damaged by a fastener that would give excellent service when joining metals. A second limitation on the use of metal fasteners with ...
13/12/2012 View from the top: Commercial evolution TFC is extending its services to help customers reduce costs and make more profit. Simon Fogg finds out how.
13/11/2012 Advanced materials benefit fastener manufacturers There has been a trend in recent years of using unconventional materials on conventional parts and components. Whether it is to remove weight, offer superior performance, allow performance in ...
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