From the resistance of a control knob to the feel of a handle, Rencol Components explores how seemingly minor design decisions can have a major influence on perceptions of quality.

Sam Oliver, Managing Director of Wessex Resins & Adhesives shares a unique insight into why PRO-SET Epoxy is becoming the solution for supporting cost-efficient and sustainable manufacturing practices within automotive and composite industries.

Both welding and adhesives have their uses, their pros and cons, and areas where one is preferable to the other. Here the experts at Permabond try to compare the two approaches fairly to give you a better understanding of when to use either method.

With Thomson's Movotrak Cobot Transfer Unit (CTU), Rodriguez is offering a collaborative reach extension for cobots for the first time. The solution extends the workspace by a movable 7th axis and enables a cobot to be deployed at multiple stations within a production line. This allows production processes to be structured more flexibly and robot systems to be utilised more effectively.

Mid-life rail carriage upgrades present a powerful opportunity for maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) teams to introduce higher-performance, industry-compliant and passenger-focused improvements that deliver operational and experiential gains, writes Stewart Beck, Global Product Manager, Southco.

Standard latches are not up to the job when high IP protection classes, vibrations and tight manufacturing tolerances matter. Compression latches are used when a defined sealing compression is required in addition to the closing function. EMKA has evaluated the recent market demand and identified three typical requirement profiles.

Josh Scanlon, Area Sales Manager at automotive assembly tools manufacturer Desoutter Tools, explains how connected fastening systems can help automotive manufacturers maintain process control as production environments become increasingly complex.

Indexing plungers can be found practically everywhere. And Berger Tools has them in every shape, size and type. Now the company added yet another version: the indexing plunger with operating lever.

Rising material costs, tighter production schedules and increasing demand volatility are changing how manufacturers assess efficiency. Dave Gregory, Area Sales Manager at assembly tools manufacturer Desoutter Tools, explains why rework is no longer a downstream issue and how greater visibility at the point of assembly is becoming critical to controlling it.

Power limitations, tight spaces and complex security setups have traditionally made Bluetooth access hardware difficult to implement - especially in mobile, retrofit or remote environments. Southco's new Battery-Operated Single Output Bluetooth Controller eliminates these barriers with a fully self-contained, plug-and-play solution that delivers long battery life, simplified installation and secure mobile access.