Bulten completes divestment of its European contract manufacturing business
TodayBulten AB, through its subsidiary Bulten Fasteners AB, has completed the divestment of the Group's European automotive contract manufacturing business to Maelir AB. Bulten Fasteners AB's divestment of the Tianjin operation to a local investor group led by Kaikai Chen is expected to be completed in mid-October.
ND Industries facility expansion triples fastener threadlock material capacity
TodayND Industries has completed a major expansion of its chemical blending facility at its Troy, Michigan, USA campus. The expansion introduces a second dedicated production line for manufacturing and blending microcapsules - also known as microcaps or microspheres - significantly increasing the company's ability to produce its popular ND Microspheres Epoxy, ND Microspheres TA, and ND Microspheres Acrylic reactive threadlocking materials.
The battle for space inside the next generation of robots
TodayFrom 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.
Acid resistant, non-drip epoxy system withstands elevated temperatures
TodayMaster Bond EP62-1HTND is a two-component epoxy system formulated for bonding and sealing applications requiring high temperature capability and chemical resistance, particularly to acids.
Stop welding fumes at the source. Meet the ProtectoVac Max
7 days agoWelding fume and fine metal particulates don't hang about. They spread. The ProtectoVac Max from Weldability SIF captures them right where they're made, with direct-at-source extraction designed for workshop, demo bay, training bay, garage or on site.
The battle for space inside the next generation of robots
TodayFrom 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
9 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.
Adhesives versus welding for marine applications
27 days agoTECHSiL and 3M are challenging some long-held assumptions about how boats should be assembled and repaired. Welding and riveting will remain essential across the marine industry. However, they are no longer the only credible options available to designers, builders and repair professionals.
