Daniel Rivalin

How makers democratize the manufacturing industry | MIC

The maker movement — a term used for independent inventors, designers and tinkerers — is helping reimagine the idea of the “factory” that many of us once knew. As new technologies and tools, like 3-D printers and social media platforms, ... [Read More]
2017/12/15

Kyocera to acquire Ryobi power tool business | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Kyocera Corporation has agreed to acquire the majority of shares of a company to be established from the split of Ryobi Limited’s power tool business. The acquisition is expected to complete in January 2018. Through the acquisition, Kyocera aims ... [Read More]
2017/12/15

Defeating the heat with innovative silicone adhesives | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Thermal Management is the hottest topic in electronics at the moment - effective control of heat is an increasing concern among today's electronic device manufacturers and, as products become more compact and powerful, the need to dissipate damaging ... [Read More]
2017/12/15

China’s Fastener Imports and Exports in the first ten months | Chinafastener .info

According to data from the Customs, China’s fastener exports reached 2,355,751 tons with value of 4,019,949,327 US dollars during the months from January to October in 2017. The top five fastener export destinations for mainland China were US, ... [Read More]
2017/12/15

Japanese Fastener Industry in Urgent Need of Tackling the Decrease of Electroplating Plants | Fastener World Inc.

Japanese electroplating plants are decreasing in numbers. This is a nerve-cracking problem for local fastener makers who need to outsource fastener electroplating. The shutdown of some electroplating plants in the Greater Tokyo Area forces fastener ... [Read More]
2017/12/14

FIJ Reports 2016 Results of Japan Fastener Industry | Fastener World Inc.

The Int’l Committee Director of Fastener Institute of Japan (FIJ) Mr. Ookawa, on behalf of FIJ, reported the production and fastener trade statistics of Japan fastener industry in 2016. In 2016, Japan produced 3,010,056 tons of fasteners (up ... [Read More]
2017/12/14

KFFIC Reports 2016 Results of Korean Fastener Industry | Fastener World Inc.

The Int’l Committee Director of Korea Federation of Fasteners Industry Cooperatives (KFFIC) recently reported the production and fastener trade statistics of Korea fastener industry in 2016. The domestic Korean fastener production in 2016 was 1.03 ... [Read More]
2017/12/14

Specialty Screw Corporation is Honored with 2017 Bronze Supplier Performance Award | Specialty Screw Corporation

Detroit, Michigan – Nov. 28, 2017 – Adient, who is the world’s largest automotive seating supplier, honored their 2017 Supplier Performance Award Winners. Award winners were recognized for their leadership, commitment to excellence, and ... [Read More]
2017/12/14

Essentra Acquires US Nylon Fasteners Distributor Micro Plastics | interactive investor

LONDON (Alliance News) - Plastics and fiber supplier Essentra PLC said on Wednesday it has acquired Micro Plastics, a US manufacturer and distributor of nylon fasteners and other plastic components. The company was acquired on a cash and debt-f... [Read More]
2017/12/14

Wiha takes home German Brand Award 2018 & Focus Open Silver Award 2017 | Fastener + Fixing Technology

The Wiha magazine bit holder LiftUp 26one® has now garnered four design awards. In October 2017, both the German Brand Award 2018 and the Focus Open Silver 2017 went to the Black Forest hand tool manufacturer for this product innovation. Combining ... [Read More]
2017/12/14