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Bossard Denmark moves into a new technology and logistics center | Bossard Group

 The Bossard Group has made larger investments in the past few years towards expanding the Group’s own infrastructure. The relocation to this new technology and logistics center in Hvidovre, near Copenhagen at the beginning of the year was in line ... [Read More]
2016/02/10

4 Tips for Stronger Blind-Rivet Joints | Fasteners content from Machine Design

 Engineers who design products assembled using blind rivets should heed these four rules that are unique to the commonly used fastener: (...) via 4 Tips for Stronger Blind-Rivet Joints | Fasteners content from Machine Design. [Read More]
2016/02/09

Plas-Tech Coatings Introduces New Process For SPC11, Earns Fastener Coater Certification | Fastener World

     In response to DuPont's new line of SPC11-compliant Teflon® fastener coatings, Plas-Tech Coatings has developed a new process for coating application under SPC11 and, in turn, has earned the company's approval by Intech Services ... [Read More]
2016/02/09

SI® THREADED METAL INSERTS FOR PERMANENT INSTALLATION IN PLASTIC MATERIALS – PennEngineering News Releases

 SI® threaded inserts from PennEngineering® provide durable and reusable metal threads in plastic materials to accept mating hardware and subsequently allow for access to an assembly whenever required.  Unlike fixed and unyielding joining methods, ... [Read More]
2016/02/09

Corporate Finance Associates advises G.L. Huyett on its successful acquisition of Precision Specialties,… — /PRNewswire/ —

 The Chicago office of Corporate Finance Associates ("CFA"), a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately-held, middle-market businesses is pleased to announce it was the exclusive advisor to G.L. Huyett in its acquisition of Precision ... [Read More]
2016/02/09

Fastenal sales dipped 1.6 percent in January – Industrial Supply Magazine

 Fastenal reported sales in January of $308.35 million, a decline of 1.6 percent from the $313.47 million in January 2014. With 20 business days for the month compared to 21 in January 2014, daily sales of $15.4 million were up by 3.3 percent from ... [Read More]
2016/02/09

The Airbus Shopfloor Challenge | Robohub

 In this episode, Andrew Vaziri speaks with Curtis Carson, Head of Research and Technology in Industrial Strategy and Systems at Airbus. They speak about the Airbus Shopfloor Challenge to be held at ICRA 2016, and discuss the need for a new generat... [Read More]
2016/02/09

Patent Issued for Cannulated Torque Device and Tip Engagement (USPTO 9241751) – Commodities (COMMODIT) News – InvestorPoint.com

 From the background information supplied by the inventors, news correspondents obtained the following quote: "This disclosure relates to a driver tool and, in particular, to a medical use torque-limiting driver that disengages at a predetermined ... [Read More]
2016/02/09

Artur Fischer: Creator of the screw anchor was a prolific inventor – The Globe and Mail

 Artur Fischer, who revolutionized the construction industry with his 1958 creation of the plastic expanding screw anchor, has died. He was 96. Mr. Fischer died peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on Jan. 27, according to a statement ... [Read More]
2016/02/09

Fastener Industry Notes Chinese New Year – Global Fastener News – USA

 The fastener industry is getting ready for the Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year's Day is the first day of the Chinese lunar calendar. This year it begins on Monday, February 8th. (...) via Fastener Industry Notes Chinese New Year - Global ... [Read More]
2016/02/09