One day, all the answers
TodayThe strapline of MachineBuilding.South is "all the answers in one day". And that's no idle boast; it's an event where you can get different viewpoints on specific issues, uncover new ideas for your business, discover new products and services, evaluate a range of different solutions, and keep yourself ahead of the curve.
bigHead launches major update to digital content
TodaybigHead has launched a major update to its digital content to make it easier for engineers and designers to access the information they need. By opening up these resources, bigHead aims to help customers solve fastening challenges with confidence.
Permabond 751 - An advanced, flexible cyanoacrylate
1 day agoPermabond 751 is a new, advanced flexible cyanoacrylate developed using the latest in adhesive technology. Offering an optimal balance between flexibility and strength, 751 is suitable for use in many adhesive applications and stands out for its biocompatibility.
Infinitely variable tolerance compensation
1 day agoThe use of FLEXITOL manual and automatic tolerance compensation systems from Bollhoff permits greater manufacturing tolerances, thereby allowing for more cost-effective production methods.
The evolution of connection technology
2 days agoThe transformation of the automotive industry calls for new solutions - including in the field of fastening technology. ARNOLD UMFORMTECHNIK demonstrates how technological diversity, increasing demands, and regulatory pressure are translated into robust, production-ready solutions.
Matching structural adhesives to the right applications and processes
6 days agoStructural adhesives provide strong, load-bearing joints for industrial and engineering applications. Specifying one involves weighing up technical and process requirements. Here, Kevin Brownsill, Head of Technical: Learning and Development at adhesives specialist Intertronics, shares advice on what to consider when specifying a structural adhesive for a high-performance application.
The perfect option is almost never available
7 days agoThe best available option. That's not the same as perfect. The best available option is always available. Perfect almost never is. Here, Peter Swanson, Executive Chair and Founder of adhesives specialist Intertronics, explains why perfect should never be the enemy of good when selecting an adhesive for your application.




