Bosch has announced 32 new cordless tools for various applications in the construction industry, including high-torque impact wrenches, screw guns and drills, designed to give solutions for heavy-duty jobs on site, such as concrete and woodworking.   The new 18V cordless tools will join Bosch Power Tools’ pre-existing CORE18V platform this year, meaning they all conform to the company’s one bat...

Norm Fasteners has partnered with Kalybe.AI to develop a mobile App, powered by an image processing-based AI algorithm, that can be used to identify standard fasteners. Standard fasteners, such as DIN 931 or ISO 15071, that are used regularly in industries and general DIY jobs can be confusing to identify considering the variety of standards – not forgetting the tailor-made fasteners also avail...

In a positive development for bolted joint security in European steel construction, Nord-Lock Group and PEINER Umformtechnik are now collaborating to provide a maintenance free structural bolting assembly – consisting of a PEINER HV bolt and nut according to EN 14399-4/-8, as well as a pair of Nord-Lock Steel Construction (SC) wedge-locking washers according to ETA - 20/0010. The essential idea...

Hilti has announced that more than 30 new cordless tools will be added to its pre-existing Nuron range which offers 70 battery-powered tools for various industries, including construction, mechanical and engineering, interior finishing, heavy industry and steel and metal work applications.   Following the successful launch of its cordless portfolio last year, which was the biggest launch in the...

With the launch of Loctite 3296 – a new dual cure adhesive – Henkel is expanding its range of active alignment adhesives designed for bonding lenses in ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) sensors, which are essential for precision and high sensor reliability. Today’s ADAS are increasing demand for high-resolution camera designs that can focus with ever greater accuracy. Perfected functio...

Enerpac Tool Group, specialised in manufacturing high pressure hydraulic tools, has announced the release of the ERAK-Series Reaction Arm Kits for its Enerpac S and RSL (RSQ)-Series Square Drive torque wrenches, designed to both improve torque tool fit and enhance worker safety. The new reaction arm was created to enhance the most common Enerpac S and RSL (RSQ)-Series Square Drive torque wrenc...

Recently, Lohmann has launched its new high-tech adhesive tape portfolio which offers low-emission and low-odour products for bonding in vehicle interiors. All the products in this range are also produced in an energy-efficient manner. The double-sided pressure-sensitive tapes of the new DuploCOLL® LE (Low Emission) 59xxx range are manufactured in water. This energy-saving manufacturing proces...

Walter Tools has released two new solid carbide milling cutters, the MD340 and the MD344 Supreme. The latest additions to Walter’s portfolio are certified for ISO P materials and are suitable for universal applications. Despite a growing trend towards lightweight construction, steel machining still represents a significant market share. Recently, Walter has provided two more effective tools fo...

For the first time in 500 years, large parts of the Procuratie Vecchie in Saint Mark’s Square, Venice are being opened to the public. fischer’s fastening products, such as the fischer PowerFast II screw and the FIS EM Plus injection mortar were used in the five-year project to reinforce ceilings and replace old fastenings such as wooden pegs and riveted joints, as well as for many other applica...

In recent years, there has been a trend across multiple industries encouraging organisations to move towards more sustainable methods. Here, ARaymond reviews the growing demand for sustainable adhesives across end-use industries, the automotive industry especially, and how the company continues to move towards sustainable development. “Within the context of our ongoing commitment to sustainabl...