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MacLean-Fogg buys Metal 3D printing pioneer Formetrix | Torque-Expo

Fastener solutions provider MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions has acquired the assets of 3D printing specialist Formetrix, LLC.(...) via MacLean-Fogg buys Metal 3D printing pioneer Formetrix. [Read More]
2021/05/27

Special fasteners, new bolting tests & more in new Torque Magazine | Torque Expo

The brand new enhanced digital issue of Torque Magazine is live online now, with news, views, innovation insights and more for the fastener, tool and related industries.(...) via Special fasteners, new bolting tests & more in new Torque ... [Read More]
2021/05/27

Basics of heat treatment | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Over 500 fastener companies worldwide are producing on furnaces from AICHELIN Group, including mesh belt furnace and cast link belt furnace lines. All of which can be used by fastener manufacturers for a wide range of products – from micro ... [Read More]
2021/05/27

GESIPA UK celebrates 50 years | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

On 4th March 1971, Dr Hans Georg Biermann – founder of GESIPA – bought a small UK-based company from West Yorkshire that at the time was known as Rivetcraft Ltd. Fifty years later and GESIPA UK has become a leading threaded fastener manufacturer ... [Read More]
2021/05/27

Fast Trade fasteners used in the Bernabeu Stadium | Fastener + Fixing Technology

The new Santiago Bernabeu Stadium currently under construction in Madrid, the home of football team Real Madrid, is being held together with structural bolts supplied by Fast Trade, the business unit dedicated to the marketing and distribution of ... [Read More]
2021/05/27

Tensile tests on screws for the automotive sector | Fastener + Fixing Technology

ElleDi Srl, a manufacturer of wheel bolts and wheel nuts for the automotive industry based in Carmagnola near Turin in Italy, ensures its products meet the automotive supplier tests by using a universal testing machine – inspekt table 250 kN, ... [Read More]
2021/05/27

Fastener guide for electric vehicles | FAST

This guide aims to inform as to which fasteners are best suited for the EV market – including commercial and personal vehicles, transportation and infrastructure – as well as how Optimas as a supplier can provide the knowledge and advice.(...)... [Read More]
2021/05/26

STAFDA to hold in person workshops during Orlando Convention | Torque-Expo

The Speciality Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA) has announced that it will hold in person workshops during its Orlando Convention 24-26 October.(...) via STAFDA to hold in person workshops during Orlando Convention. [Read More]
2021/05/26

Barton Cold-Form to invest in machinery | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Barton Cold-Form, the UK manufacturing division of Optimas Solutions and expert in cold forging technology since 1932, has announced machinery and technology upgrades totalling approximately €3 million.(...) via Barton Cold-Form to invest in ... [Read More]
2021/05/26

Çetin Cıvata – taking the right steps | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

In a world where everything is changing rapidly and competition is growing day-by-day, Çetin Cıvata is looking to take the right steps in its investment strategy, as well as rely on the strength that comes from its roots as an experienced manufa... [Read More]
2021/05/26