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Embellie chez Agrati après des années de galère | La Voix du Nord

 L’usine de vis Agrati de Vieux-Condé, dans le Valenciennois, était dans la tourmente après la crise de 2008. Reprise par un groupe italien en 2010, elle vient de démarcher quelques nouveaux clients en Allemagne et au Japon. Des signaux ... [Read More]
2019/11/21

Bufab opens new sourcing office in Ningbo, China | Torque-Expo

 Bufab has significantly enlarged its investment in China in terms of sourcing, with the opening of a Sourcing Office – Bufab Supplier Chain Management (Ningbo) Co Ltd – earlier this month (5 November 2019).(...) via Bufab opens new sourcing ... [Read More]
2019/11/19

Boeing’s humans step in after robots can’t handle assembly of 777 aircraft | SMH

 Score one for the humans. After four years of trial and error, Boeing is dumping the robots that build two main fuselage sections for its 777 jetliners and the upgraded model known as 777X.(...) via Boeing's humans step in after robots can't handle ... [Read More]
2019/11/14

FAA expands Boeing 737NG crack inspections | Flight Global

 The US Federal Aviation Administration has mandated that airlines with Boeing 737NG aircraft that have completed a high rate of flight cycles must re-inspect hardware known as "pickle forks" that connect a wing to a fuselage.(...) via FAA expands ... [Read More]
2019/11/14

City’s fastener units resume production after 4 months | Ludhiana News – Times of India

 Ludhiana: City’s ailing fastener industry, including automotive manufacturing units, has begun production of vehicles. These units were shut down from the past few months and were taking a toll on the fastener industry.(...) via City’s fastener ... [Read More]
2019/11/08

[Made in France] “La productivité française est une des meilleures au monde”, pour le PDG d’ARaymond – L’Usine Nouvelle

 Alors que s'ouvre le salon du Made in France, MIF Expo, rencontre avec ARaymond, leader mondial des fixations et d’assemblage, notamment dans le secteur automobile. Née il y a 154 ans, cette ETI emploie un millier de salariés en France, dans ... [Read More]
2019/11/08

Designfax – Technology for OEM Design Engineers

 Fastening technologies and assembly techniques are evolving to meet continued demands for reliability, throughput, and ease of manufacturability. One trend sees designers involving parts manufacturers in early design phases to ensure design for ... [Read More]
2019/11/05

Fears of improperly secured fasteners leads to Ford USA recall | Torque-Expo

 Ford Motor Company has issued a safety recall for select 2019 Ford Expedition and 2019 Lincoln Navigator vehicles in North America.(...) via Fears of improperly secured fasteners leads to Ford USA recall. [Read More]
2019/11/05

Ramco’s Strux Clinch Nuts are ideal for aluminum applications | Fastener Engineering

 Although innovations are moving forward in steel and all metals, aluminum remains a popular choice for many fastening applications in auto making — and particularly when it comes to weight advantages and flexibility. Ramco, a provider and producer ... [Read More]
2019/11/05

Fastenal plans new office building on downtown Winona riverfront – StarTribune.com

 A public-private redevelopment initiative in Winona announced Thursday that Fastenal Co. will erect a major new office building on the city's downtown riverfront that eventually may house up to 600 employees.(...) via Fastenal plans new office ... [Read More]
2019/10/31