EcoVadis gold for Lohmann: greater transparency and confidence for customers
1 day agoAfter earning Silver in 2025, the Lohmann Tape Group further improved its EcoVadis rating and achieved Gold for the first time. With 83 out of 100 points, the company ranks among the top 5% of all companies assessed by EcoVadis worldwide.
Rotor Clip closes a critical supply gap for major aircraft manufacturer
2 days agoRotor Clip has qualified and moved into production a new family of high-performance piston and sealing rings for aircraft pneumatic systems and bleed valves. The program closes a critical supply gap for a major aerospace manufacturer that had been unable to find a supplier capable of meeting the combined performance, volume, and delivery requirements for these components.
Thread grooves with the highest requirements
TodaySpace is at a premium in many automotive applications. As a result, less and less installation space is available for bolted connections. At the same time, however, the requirements for preload forces and the reliability of the connections are increasing. And the lowest possible overall connection costs are also important. A new thread-forming screw for direct metal fastening has been developed by ARNOLD UMFORMTECHNIK to meet precisely these challenges.
Heavy welding loads handled
TodayCylinders, welders and kit are heavy. Your back shouldn't pay for it. Weldability SIF offers a range of trolleys, barrows, racks and other essentials built to take the knocks and keep your workshop moving.
Ceramic coated sensor mounting weld brackets provide a tough solution
TodayFor over a decade Contrinex has offered exceptional weld-immune inductive sensors that are trusted across the automotive industry and assembly applications. Contrinex has repeatedly expanded its portfolio, to include a variety of choices of sensor sizes, including miniature sensors, plus the option of ACTIVSTONE ceramic coating, and accessories.
Thread grooves with the highest requirements
TodaySpace is at a premium in many automotive applications. As a result, less and less installation space is available for bolted connections. At the same time, however, the requirements for preload forces and the reliability of the connections are increasing. And the lowest possible overall connection costs are also important. A new thread-forming screw for direct metal fastening has been developed by ARNOLD UMFORMTECHNIK to meet precisely these challenges.
The battle for space inside the next generation of robots
16 days agoFrom humanoid hands and collaborative robots to autonomous systems and miniature surgical instruments, engineers are being challenged to fit increasing levels of mechanical and electronic functionality into ever smaller spaces. This is where wave spring technology can offer a significant advantage, as the experts at AFC Europe explain.
A guide to external snap rings
25 days agoExternal constant section retaining rings, commonly known as external snap rings, are designed to secure components on a shaft within mechanical assemblies. Installed into a machined shaft groove, the portion of the ring protruding from the groove creates a shoulder that retains components in place. Rotor Clip manufactures constant section snap rings in both external and internal configurations, with this guide focusing specifically on external snap ring designs.
