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GKN Aerospace-led project automates assembly of aircraft wing structure | ASD News

 (...) Among the novel processes being progressed through this STeM programme are: lightweight fixturing, reconfigurable tooling, automated part positioning, assisted deposition of sealant, metrology assisted robotics, lightweight drilling heads, ... [Read More]
2014/02/13

Arrow Fastener Introduces the PT50 Pneumatic Stapler | Woodworking Network

 SADDLE BROOK, NJ -- New from Arrow Fastener Co., the PT50 Pneumatic T50 Stapler is the company’s first pneumatic stapler and features a lightweight, compact design that provides versatility and the precision necessary for both construction and ... [Read More]
2014/02/11

PCC to decide on fastener stock by year-end | AMM | 11/02/2014

 Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) will reach a make-or-buy decision on gaining aerospace fastener stock capacity by year-end, its top executive said Feb. 6 in a live webcast during an investment industry conference in New York. (...) via PCC to ... [Read More]
2014/02/11

Chrysler Group Engineer Receives 2014 Black Engineer of the Year ‘Visionary… — AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ —

 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Chrysler Group Head of Fastener Engineering honored during 28th annual event Award recognizes leaders "whose lifetime performance marks a career that affects the careers of many others" Chrysler ... [Read More]
2014/02/11

U.S. Fastener Exports Achieve Strong Growth in 2013 | China Fastener .info

 U.S. exports of iron and steel fasteners (HTS Code: 7318) in 2013 grew 9.1% to $3.6 billion. The pace of export growth quickened in the second half of 2013. At the midpoint the rate of increase was 6.3%, global fastener news reports. However, ... [Read More]
2014/02/10

microPEM® TackSert™ Pins Introduce Alternative To Screws In Compact Electronics | PennEngineering News Releases

 New microPEM® TackSert™ pins introduce reliable fastener solutions to attach top panels securely to a base panel or chassis in compact electronic assemblies.  These pins provide practical alternatives to micro screws by eliminating the ... [Read More]
2014/02/10

Fastenerblog.net: Semblex Acquisition

 Posted by Traveling Salesman at 2/8/2014 2:18 PM Categories: uncategorized Another long time fastener company has been sold.  Semblex is now owned by South Korea-based Jinhap Company LTD.  This, after Semblex had developed a global alliance with ... [Read More]
2014/02/08

Anixter Fastener Segment Sales See Dramatic Improvement | China Fastener .info

 Anixter International reported sales in its OEM Supply segment, including Anixter Fasteners, increased 23.6% to a fourth quarter record of $247.6 million, "reflecting the continued ramp up of a contract in Europe and improvement in North America ... [Read More]
2014/02/07

Company invests $3 million; will make nails » News » Greensburg Daily News, Greensburg, IN

 By Boris Ladwig Daily News Greensburg Daily News GREENSBURG – An Indianapolis-based supplier of construction materials plans to invest about $3 million into a Greensburg facility to manufacture nails. Hahn Systems, which distributes ... [Read More]
2014/02/06

Fastenal January Sales Up 6.7% | Industry Distribution

 Winona, MN - Fastenal Company released the numbers for their January sales month, noting that net sales rose 6.7% year over year. Net sales in January of 2014 were $293,176 (Dollar amounts in thousands), up from $274,866 in the same month of ... [Read More]
2014/02/06