Space-Comm Expo is the UK’s largest and only exhibition dedicated to the commercial future of space for business, defence and aerospace. Taking place on the 7th – 8th June this year, the third Space-Comm expo promises to drive growth across the space sector.   With over 150 exhibitors and 3,000 visitors attending the event in 2022, Space-Comm Expo has grown by 75% since its launch in 2021. The...

Chemique Adhesives has recently developed Polyped 1, a VOC free, one component pedestal adhesive that has been specially formulated for bonding raised flooring pedestals to concrete subfloors. Requiring no mixing, this moisture curing polyurethane adhesive has been developed for pedestal installation and repair or refurbishment applications. The adhesive exhibits a thixotropic nature which hel...

Here Dr Bill Eccles, from Bolt Science, discusses how if several bolts of the same size are tightened by the same method, there will still be variation in the preloads of each bolt as they won't all have the same value. This variation is influenced by a multitude of factors, such as variation in friction characteristics in the thread and under the nut face, thread form and pitch variations, or...

DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, has announced the release of the new 20V MAX Brushless ½ inch Drill/Driver and Hammer Drill. These tools have been specially optimised for the toughest, heavy-duty jobs on the construction site. Engineered for optimal speed, control and precision in a multitude of jobsite applications, the drills each feature a two-speed transmission, a variable spee...

Dymax has recently announced the release of its 9200-W series of light-curable adhesives which have been manufactured to remove known skin irritants, thus making them suitable for consumer electronic and wearable device applications. This new product portfolio addresses skin-sensitivity concerns related to assembling end-user consumer electronics wearables such as fitness trackers, smart watch...

WEVO-CHEMIE GmbH has developed silicones and adhesives specially designed for fuel cell applications in electric vehicles, and their low gas permeability has been confirmed by ZBT, the hydrogen and fuel cell centre in Duisburg. Hydrogen-based fuel cells achieve high performance and are energy-efficient, hence they have considerable potential for powering electric vehicles. Also, no harmful emis...

Dow has recently announced the expansion of its silicone sealant products to offer photovoltaic (PV) module assembly materials. The newly launched DOWSIL™ PV Product Line, with six silicone-based sealants and adhesives solutions, can be used in frame sealing, rail bonding, junction box bonding and potting, and building integrated photovoltaics installation materials. The global transition to ca...

EJOT ANCHOR FIX® is a simple, efficient and free dimensioning program for heavy duty anchorages. The software was developed to simplify the work of civil engineers, planners and technicians. Recently, EJOT has announced the newest version of its pre-dimensioning software. Users can perform complex calculations quickly and easily, by comparing different fastening possibilities and calculating t...

Atlas Copco Tools & Industrial Assembly Solutions has achieved two landmark approvals from the UK’s Accreditation Service (UKAS) for on-site calibration for measuring both the torque (BS EN 7882:2017) and, crucially, angle parameters (VDI/VDE2648-1) for torque transducers up to 1,400Nm and 360 degree, respectively.  A further accreditation for the on-site calibration of torque wrenches (BS...

Designed for the automotive industry, Laser Tools, a Tool Connection brand, has developed a 24mm crows foot wrench which allows the use of an extension and torque wrench when removing BMW engine injectors. Manufactured to be used in conjunction with the Laser 7335 injectors puller kit for BMW and Mini B38 and B48 engines, the new 24mm crows foot wrench allows the use of an extension and torque...