Fastener+Fixing Technology

Permanent solutions for pivot wear | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Pivot wear is a common problem with all types of machinery. Repairs involve a costly, time-consuming process with significant downtime and are often repeated several times over a machine’s lifet(...) via Permanent solutions for pivot wear | ... [Read More]
2017/09/25

Dr Stefan Nöken, member of the executive board of Hilti Group | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Executive Editor Phil Matten met with Stefan Nöken at Hilti’s corporate headquarters in Schaan, Liechtenstein. The conversation was wide-ranging but the most thought-provoking element was an incisive vision of how digitalisation of the ... [Read More]
2017/09/25

Combining excellence in corrosion protection | Fastener + Fixing Technology

20th September 2017 By Dr Matthias Hoch, worldwide business development manager CRC, Atotech Deutschland GmbH Ref: FFT170920 Unbeatable electrolytic zinc, zinc alloy and zinc flake solutions(...) via combining excellence in corrosion protect... [Read More]
2017/09/20

Optimas announces partnership with TVR | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Since it was announced that the new owners of TVR would be teaming up with road car design legend, Gordon Murray, to launch an all new sports car, the motoring community has been waiting for details. The wait was finally over at this year's Goodwood ... [Read More]
2017/09/19

SPIROL receives award at two manufacturing facilities | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Two of SPIROL International Corporation’s manufacturing locations have received the 2016 General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award for achieving operational excellence and quality control. This is SPIROL Canada’s fifth year and SPIROL ... [Read More]
2017/09/18

Why Adhesive tape is the future of the automotive sector | Fastener + Fixing Technology

The planned ban on petrol and diesel car sales by 2040 will change the automotive industry landscape, however companies like tesa say they are already positioned to support manufacturers. Whilst the announcement of petrol and diesel vehicles being ... [Read More]
2017/09/15

Fastener specialists prepare to meet their supply chain | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Fastener specialists are essential to advanced engineering. The precision of ensuring all fasteners are fixed into place is at the heart of high-performance engines and body manufacturing, from automotive to aerospace and beyond.(...) via Fastener ... [Read More]
2017/09/14

JJ Churchill saves time and money by incorporating 3D printing | Fastener + Fixing Technology

3D printing has enabled JJ Churchill to reduce the time it takes to prepare fixtures by 70% in its CMM quality inspection process, and lower costs by 50%. The company worked in partnership with HK3D to produce the fixtures, which are being used for ... [Read More]
2017/09/13

Maintenance free solutions | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Here Dr-Ing Hans-Albert Städler, customer engineering director Europe at Arconic Fastening Systems and Rings, looks at what the term ‘maintenance free’ truly means and the importance of providing maintenance free solutions.(...) via ... [Read More]
2017/09/12

TR Fastenings enters world of interactive product animations | Fastener + Fixing Technology

TR Fastenings is upgrading its online product catalogue with the introduction of exclusive new 3D models and animations to its website, which will allow users to move the product images around to see how they are installed and used with other ... [Read More]
2017/09/11