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Daniel Rivalin

Advances in riveting and mechanical fastening | The Fabricator

 When you think of riveting, you might think it’s a mature technology where not much new happens under the sun. You’d be right, but only partly. Yes, riveting is old technology. Place a rivet in a hole, apply pressure to and deform the tenon to ... [Read More]
2020/03/05

Fastener Distributor Index Continues Rebound in Feb., Though Outlook Dips | Industrial Distribution

 FCH Sourcing Network’s monthly Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) gained more positive ground in February after January’s major rebound, though the index’ near-term outlook waned further amid fears of supply chain disruption tied to the ongoing ... [Read More]
2020/03/05

Fastener manufacturer cuts energy use in half in attempt to reduce emissions | Fastener Engineering

 Here’s an accomplishment worth striving for — a Swedish manufacturer of high-strength stainless steel fasteners, BUMAX, has reduced the energy it uses for heating and electricity at its Åshammar facility by over 50 percent since 2011. The aim ... [Read More]
2020/03/05

Advanced vibratory feeder control system | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

 REO AG states that it is launching the world’s most advanced vibratory feeder control system in early 2020 – the REOVIB MFS 368. Having a compact design, it combines a wide range of applications with a wide range of security mechanisms and ... [Read More]
2020/03/05

Rivit meets different market needs with stainless steel | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

 Specialising in the production and distribution of fastening systems, Rivit Srl is able to offer a comprehensive range of products to satisfy the most demanding customers.(...) via Rivit meets different market needs with stainless steel | Fastener ... [Read More]
2020/03/05

An innovative fastening approach for thin sheet metals and modelling by finite element method | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

 Nowadays weight reduction studies have gained importance for a wide variety of industries, but especially in automotive and aviation. When it comes to weight reduction there are two main activities that are being carried out.(...) via An innovative ... [Read More]
2020/03/05

Screw failures blamed for derailment | The Standard

 An East Rail Line train derailed last September after screws failed as the MTR Corp's management admitted the maintenance team had a knowledge gap. MTR managing director Adi Lau Tin-shing said: "On behalf of the corporation, I sincerely apologize ... [Read More]
2020/03/04

Böllhoff Group acquires shares in Gillis Aerospace – Aerospace Manufacturing Magazine

 The Böllhoff Group has announced it has acquired shares in Gillis Aerospace, a French manufacturer of fasteners for the aerospace industry to further expand its presence in the aerospace sector.(...) via Böllhoff Group acquires shares in Gillis ... [Read More]
2020/03/04

DCR Systems Creates Fastener Solution for Collision Shops | BodyShop Business

 DCR Systems has introduced a new product for the collision repair industry, the DCR Systems Inventory Table. It was created by the DCR Systems team to make the repair planning process, and ultimately, the reassembly process, more effective. The ... [Read More]
2020/03/04

Results 2019 | Bossard

 The Bossard Group once again posted solid results in the 2019 financial year: In a difficult market environment, sales rose by 0.6 percent to a new high of CHF 876.2 million (in local currency: +1.9 percent).(...) via Results 2019 | Bossard. [Read More]
2020/03/04