Space 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 to meet precisely these challenges, as the experts at ARNOLD UMFORMTECHNIK explain.

George Moore of Permabond looks at adhesive properties, adhesive selection and use in the boding of 3D printed parts.

Permabond TA4611 and TA4550 belong to a special class of adhesives, known as multi-purpose adhesives or 'all-rounders.' They each have their own bonding specialty - TA4611's being low surface energy (LSE) plastics, and TA4550's, nylon - but both are also highly effective at bonding a wide variety of other substrates well.

New from Bollhoff is the RIVKLE Automation E setting system. This includes a feeding unit, a control unit, and HMI software. This machine combines performance and efficiency thanks to its new drive concept, perfectly monitored by Bollhoff's new web-based HMI software.

Zygology is highlighting the IFH Stud - the first ingress protection fastener from PEM that creates a watertight seal and meets ISO: 20653-2014 and IPX7 and IPX9K standards for ingress protection.

In industrial and commercial hardware, securing access without compromising usability is crucial. Quarter-turn locks - also known as cam locks - offer a simple, cost-effective solution, as the experts at FDB Panel Fittings explain.

Essentra Components has launched a new range of PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) fasteners, offering exceptional levels of chemical resistance, thermal stability and mechanical properties for extreme environments.

Norbar Torque Tools has launched the latest evolution to its compact battery torque multiplier range. Building on the success of the EBT-C launched in September 2024, the EBT-CA sets a higher standard in repeatable accuracy, connectivity and user control, with models available in both 750 Nm and 1,100 Nm capacities.

Master Bond LED422DC90 is a one component, nanosilica filled dual cure adhesive system engineered for high-speed fixturing and bonding of opaque substrates. This "side-bonding" capability allows for rapid polymerisation up to 3-4 mm in depth by exposing the adhesive to 405 nm LED light from an angle.