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IFE now accepting nominations for professional industry awards | Fastener Engineering

The team at the International Fastener Expo (IRE), the largest industrial fasteners and tooling & machinery event in North America, is hosting the Hall of Fame and Young Fastener Professional Awards. These awards honor outstanding leaders who ... [Read More]
2020/04/21

What is the difference between a lock washer and a vibration-resistant washer? | Fastener Engineering

Lock washers and vibration-resistant washers are designed to prevent a threaded fastener from loosening. The terms are often used interchangeably. However, there is a difference.(...) via What is the difference between a lock washer and a vibrati... [Read More]
2020/04/20

April 2020 Issue: Fastening Technology | Fastener Engineering

We’re in challenging times. Social distancing has become a way of life. Events and conferences are banned, borders are shut down, and several workplaces have temporarily closed or must work remotely. Companies deemed essential have implemented new ... [Read More]
2020/04/20

Hack COVID-19: Why Advance Components was prepared for the current challenges | Fastener Engineering

The team at Fastener Engineering has been reaching out to manufacturers and distributors to learn how essential companies are coping with the challenges of work during the COVID-19 pandemic.(...) via Hack COVID-19: Why Advance Components was ... [Read More]
2020/04/20

Impact of Industry 4.0: Keynote to open Fastener Fair USA | Fastener Engineering

Industrial distributors in many sectors are facing a reckoning as OEM customers automated the manufacturing operations. Parts suppliers in many sectors are heeding client demands for seamless connection to order and inventory management systems, ... [Read More]
2020/04/14

Hack COVID-19: Mudge Fasteners shares how it’s managing as an essential supplier | Fastener Engineering

In this audio interview, Fastener Engineering speaks with Marisa Mudge, marketing manager with Mudge Fasteners, Inc., a nationally recognized and essential component supplier.(...) via Hack COVID-19: Mudge Fasteners shares how it's managing as an ... [Read More]
2020/04/14

Like father, like sons: How the Slass brothers took Rotor Clip to the next level | Fastener Engineering

Launching a new company is no easy feat, even for the most ambitious of entrepreneurs. For Robert Slass, it took getting fired from one fastener company before he ventured on his own in 1957 and founded Rotor Clip — which has since become a global ... [Read More]
2020/04/13

FTI offers free webinar to support industry during COVID-19 | Fastener Engineering

The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), the nonprofit provider of fastener training opportunities, and Optimas Solutions, a fastening and supply chain solution provider, have announced a free webinar on Friday, May 1st, from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ... [Read More]
2020/04/13

Dyson acquires Ohio’s Accu-Tech Manufacturing | Fastener Engineering

Dyson Corporation, a U.S. specialty fastener and forging company, is expanding its manufacturing capacity and capabilities through the acquisition of business assets from Accu-Tech Manufacturing & Support Corporation.(...) via Dyson acquires ... [Read More]
2020/04/10

The International Fastener Expo provides update on September event | Fastener Engineering

The International Fastener Expo (IFE) 2020, the largest industrial fasteners and tooling & machinery event in North America, recently released a statement about the show, scheduled for September of this year in Las Vegas.(...) via The Interna... [Read More]
2020/04/09