According to Bolt Science, up to 47% of structural node failures are due to loosened bolted connections, which is a serious problem designers are trying to solve, guided primarily by data from manufacturers and distributors of locking elements. In response, Ferodom Ltd has developed the Tiger Power Timer – a software which assesses the effectiveness of locking elements.  When trying to solve th...

UK Construction Week (UKCW) London celebrated its most successful edition to date when it returned to ExCeL London 7th – 9th May. The show welcomed record visitor numbers and featured a wealth of exclusive brands, an in-depth CPD-accredited education programme with over 160 hours of CPD credits, global exhibitors, as well as a range of innovative new features. UKCW London saw over 300 exhibitor...

As the automotive industry pivots towards electrification, OEMs are seeking new solutions to enable them to incorporate more electronic components in their product designs, sustainably and effectively. Henkel is helping to meet this challenge with an extensive portfolio of high-performing innovations. Its latest development is LOCTITE® AA 5885, a one part (1K) polyacrylate UV-curable solution f...

One of the main attractions of Fastener Fair Global is the opportunity to assess new products and services that exhibitors have introduced to the market – and this year’s show was no exception – underlined by the three winners of the Route to Fastener Innovation Competition, sponsored by Fastener + Fixing Magazine. With the three winners announced during the second day of the show, the Route to...

From 19th – 22nd November 2025, the 9th International Istanbul Hardware Fair will open its doors to thousands of professionals, manufacturers, buyers, and decision makers from all corners of the globe, at the renowned Istanbul Expo Center, Turkey. Its previous edition welcomed 29,755 professional visitors, proving once again that Istanbul is not just a cultural and historical bridge between con...

Installing the new 7.7mm Gtreriv rivets from Rivit with battery powered riveting tools is now possible, thanks to compatibility kits for the RIV720.  Rivit, a company specialised in fastening solutions, has introduced the new compatibility kits for its battery powered riveting tool RIV720 and Gtreriv rivets – particularly used for installations in green and sustainable energy sectors such as ph...

ZAGO Manufacturing Co, a pioneer in high-performance sealing fasteners and switch boots, is excited to announce the launch of its fully localised Spanish language website. Building on last year’s successful Italian and German site rollouts, this new portal delivers the same seamless, user-friendly experience to customers across Spain and Latin America. Visitors to the Spanish site will find an...

In this article, Patrick Faulkner, lead engineer at Accu, looks at how to measure a screw effectively to ensure the right fastener is selected for an application. “In engineering, precision is everything, and that principle extends right down to the smallest components, including screws. Whether an engineer is designing a robotic arm, constructing industrial machinery or assembling components f...

Dr. Hönle AG will present its wide range of modern UV curing devices at the Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart from June 3rd to 5th, 2025.   Featured for discussion will be the curing of UV adhesives used in the production of cell contact systems. In this process, individual battery cells are combined into modules, interconnected via cell connectors, and finally combined into an overall storage s...

A landmark 10th edition of the international exhibition for the fastener and fixing industry, Fastener Fair Global, ended after three successful days at Messe Stuttgart, Germany.  Around 11,000 trade visitors from 84 countries came to see the latest fastener and fixing solutions for manufacturing, construction and industry. This year’s event placed a strong emphasis on innovation and specialist...