Medical device engineers strive for compact designs for a variety of reasons, and in many cases this requires compact components. To help designers optimise the size of their devices, Simon Ward, technical manager at TFC, highlights the capabilities of wave springs.

For time-critical applications where timely delivery of even a latching mechanism may be vital, the online team at FDB Panel Fittings offers a solution that encompasses ex-stock urgent delivery of a wide range of cam latches with barrel body and inserts.

For electronics and medical device manufacturers who need to dispense small volumes of liquid with high precision and accuracy, the preeflow eco-PEN XS 180 from Intertronics enables the volumetric dispensing of 0.25 µl quantities.

FDB Panel Fittings offers a range of standard quarter-turn locks which use industry-standard cut-outs for ease of fitment to cabinets and enclosures across the industrial and office environment.

Kevin Brownsill, head of technical: learning and development at adhesives specialist Intertronics, shares guidance on bonding specialist medical plastics.

Every server blade containing valuable data needs to be secured into a server rack, and the technology for securely mounting and latching sensitive electronic components into the enclosure is just as critical as mounting components to the mid-plane/back-plane or securing PC board components to a sheet-metal sub-pan, as the experts at Southco explain.

Ensuring that you have all consumables, C-class parts, fasteners and other needed items easily available to your operatives can often be an essential part of production. Staytite can help you administer that efficiently, without it consistently requiring your attention.

Paul Whitehead, strategic accounts manager at Intertronics, explains how manufacturers can avoid the introduction of voids during the processing of potting compounds.

Henkel Adhesive Technologies has developed a new sealant for cans used in the food industry. DAREX WBC 711 was designed specifically for irregular ends of tinplate or aluminium cans lined by shower head or die lining application.

Bostik will be celebrating 40 years of continuous innovation of its bio-based Thermelt product range at Productronica from 14-17 November in Munich.