Catastrophe theory is a branch of mathematics that looks at sudden and often unexpected change – such events are usually both good and bad. They can be anything from a bent ruler suddenly flexing the other way to the spread of a new virus – and they’re not unforeseen by everyone. Bill Gates warned of a virus pandemic five years ago. However, selling prevention is always much harder than selling...

With electric and hybrid vehicles increasing in popularity, it’s important to have the proper insulated, VDE approved tools to safely carry out the work required. A key component of any automotive workshop is socketry and it’s no different for electric and hybrid vehicles. To help meet this rising demand British distributor Draper Tools Ltd has a huge range of socketry, including a series of VD...

Here Hilti Group focuses on the requirements for structural steel and cladding applications and how its product range has developed to meet the needs of these applications. What are the main challenges you face when producing products for structural steel or cladding? How do you overcome these challenges?“Hilti is a worldwide manufacturer and provider of construction products, services and soft...

Henkel has developed a new magnet bonding tape – Loctite EA 9536 – which offers easy assembly and high material expansion for electric motors. Strong magnets are essential components to optimise the performance of electric motors. Manufacturers are looking for efficient and safe solutions that can fix these magnets into their position in the rotor, while compensating manufacturing tolerances. W...

Assembly pins are certainly not a new invention, but JW Winco has once again been able to enhance fully developed parts according to the application and combine them with other standard securing parts to create the new GN 2342 series. Stainless steel assembly pins from the GN 2342 series are available in all common diameters from 8mm to 20mm, and in various standardised lengths. Three differen...

Lee Spring Ltd is playing an active role globally in the manufacturing of critical components and supporting quick lead times essential to the Covid-19 pandemic response, by prioritising critical products needed for medical devices including life-saving devices, testing and diagnostic equipment, and the general supply for hospital equipment. Lee Spring has been supporting medical customers for...

ARaymond Agriculture is tackling virgin plastics by developing biodegradable solutions and prime quality recycled plastics for farmers and growers worldwide, including biodegradable fastening solutions. In order to meet the growing demand from clients for efficient and recyclable products, the company says, this range of biodegradable fastening solutions meets the same high standards of quality...

Bostik has launched Born2Bond™, a new range of innovative engineering adhesives designed for ‘by the dot’ bonding for a range of different manufacturing sectors – from electronics through to high-end luxury goods. The range includes new low odour formulations, which enable a more comfortable manufacturing environment, and low blooming solutions that are a critical feature for applications where...

It may come as a surprise to hear that top music artists have performed on stage and in the studio with wave springs. When examining potential uses for wave springs, aerospace, automotive and medical applications are usually the first that come to mind – not live music. Here Justin Lawrence, applications engineer at fastening and fixing supplier TFC Ltd, explores the more unusual applications f...

Bantam Tools® has announced its newest machine, the Bantam Tools desktop CNC milling machine, designed to make the manufacture of aluminium parts faster and easier. Bantam Tools® explains that the desktop CNC milling machine is fast, easy to set-up and comes with software that allows for predictable outcomes, including automatic material location, and bringing aluminium prototyping to a more ac...