Japan

Construction for Tokyo Olympics 2020 Delayed by Insufficient Bolt Supply | Fastener World Inc.

Tokyo Olympics is going to welcome visitors from around the world next year, but the construction for the event is currently reported to be seriously delayed by “bolt supply”.(...) via Construction for Tokyo Olympics 2020 Delayed by Insuffici... [Read More]
2019/04/17

Japanese Nitto Seiko Develops Collar-less Self-tapping Screws | Fastener World Inc.

In recent years the Japanese automotive industry started a boom of lightweighting and has increasing demand for automotive self-drilling screws.(...) via Japanese Nitto Seiko Develops Collar-less Self-tapping Screws | Fastener World Inc. [Read More]
2019/02/20

Japanese KTC Works with Hitachi on AR-Enabled Bolt Fastening System | Fastener World Inc.

KTC worked with Hitachi and YAMAGATA and developed a bolt fastening system that displays the fastening position of bolts on a headmount display via AR technology.(...) via Japanese KTC Works with Hitachi on AR-Enabled Bolt Fastening System | ... [Read More]
2019/02/14

Japanese OSG Announces Plant Expansion and Initiative Towards Industry 4.0 | Fastener World Inc.

OSG, maker of screw tappers, thread gages and tool bits, announced a plant expansion and "OSG 4.0" Project in a press conference on January 15.(...) via Japanese OSG Announces Plant Expansion and Initiative Towards Industry 4.0 | Fastener World Inc. [Read More]
2019/01/30

Japanese KOBELCO to Increase 30% of Wire Capacity in China | Fastener World Inc.

KOBELCO announced it will increase the capacity of cold formed wires in China. These wires will be used to manufacture bolt, nuts and other critical parts for cars.(...) via Japanese KOBELCO to Increase 30% of Wire Capacity in China | Fastener ... [Read More]
2019/01/25

Japanese Nitto Seiko Introduces NX500T3 Bolt Fastening Device | Fastener World Inc.

Embedded with torque sensor, Nitto Seiko's NX series bolt fastening device has been widely used by the automotive industry since its rollout to fasten safety critical components.(...) via Japanese Nitto Seiko Introduces NX500T3 Bolt Fastening ... [Read More]
2018/12/30

Japanese SIT Develops Anti-Loosening Petal Fastener | Fastener World Inc.

SIT (Kyushu, Southern Japan) developed Petal Fastener used to prevent bolt and nut loosening.(...) via Japanese SIT Develops Anti-Loosening Petal Fastener | Fastener World Inc. [Read More]
2018/12/14

Japanese SoftBank Introduces Drone Technology Applicable to Construction Bolt Loosening Inspection | Fastener World Inc.

Japanese SoftBank Introduces Drone Technology Applicable to Construction Bolt Loosening Inspection. via Japanese SoftBank Introduces Drone Technology Applicable to Construction Bolt Loosening Inspection | Fastener World Inc. [Read More]
2018/12/12

Bespoke break-off torque solution | Fastener + Fixing Technology

When foreign objects on the track damaged the underside of one of the newly commissioned Class 800 trains, Hitachi Rail needed a new approach to maintenance that would safely and effectively resolve the issue. This led the train manufacturer to seek ... [Read More]
2018/09/20

UK company Gripple expands in Japan – Industry Europe

UK-based wire fastening manufacturer Gripple has cemented its position as a global player with the opening of its latest office in Japan.(...) via UK company Gripple expands in Japan - Industry Europe. [Read More]
2018/08/09