SIFER, an international tradeshow has been uniting stakeholders in the rail industry for more than twenty years. The 13th International Exhibition of Railway Technology will take place from 28 – 30 March 2023 at Lille Grand Palais in France. After two challenging years affected by the pandemic, the organisers at Mack-Brooks Exhibitions announced the return of the show. 15% of registered exhibit...

Ganter has recently been awarded two design awards, the German Design Award and the iF Design Award, for its stainless steel design series manufactured for various applications including tools, robotics and standard parts. Developed alongside the Fürth-based design agency Corpus-C, the product series was designed to optimise functionality and ergonomics while lowering production and operating...

Dow has announced its new, fully updated online academy – Dow’s Electronics Protection & Assembly Academy – that automotive OEMs to gain a deeper understanding of the benefits and use cases for silicones in automotive electronics applications while also developing a skillset that allows them to identify new opportunities for innovation. The Academy lessons can be completed at the user’s own...

Here, Specialinsert Srl outlines the importance of fasteners within the maritime industry and which components are the most reliable in an industry prone to harsh environments and corrosion. Fasteners are an essential component of the maritime industry, where they are used in a variety of applications, including shipyards, boats, yachts, fishing vessels, merchant vessels, boat accessories, off...

EJOT has announced a new version of its ANCHOR FIX® pre-design software, a simple, efficient and free design software for heavy-duty anchorages. The software was developed to facilitate the work of civil engineers, planners and technicians.  Users can carry out complex calculations in no time at all, calculate the safest option and thus determine the optimal products for the individual project....

H.B. Fuller, a supplier of adhesives, has announced the launch of Swift®melt 1515-I, its first bio-compatible product compliant in IMEA – India, Middle East, and Africa. The tape has been specially designed for applications in the medical industry. Swift®melt 1515-I delivers effective high tack, secure and quick bonding, under high temperature and with shear resistance. The product is for micr...

Screws constitute a fundamental part of any DIY or construction project. Here INDEX – A Perfect Fixing looks at the wide variety of types available and how users ensure they choose the right one. Depending on their size, thread, head or tip, different types of screws and effective for different purposes. For instance, a fundamental part of a screw is its head and drive, which together determine...

Here, KVT-Fastening outlines the advantages of its composite solution – bigHead fastening elements – which are available in a wide variety of designs and offer a reliable fastening of components. Lightweight materials have become indispensable in the construction of modern racing and sports cars, but also yachts and luxury watercraft. Modern composite materials have numerous advantages, as the...

LUSAN is a manufacturer and distributor with a wide range of products including its Fixbolt sleeve anchor and best selling blister packs, which it supplies to a wide range of industries. LUSAN Fijaciones y Anclajes’s flagship product is Fixbolt – a metal anchor in Grade 8.8 with CE certification and available in multiple diameters. LUSAN also has a wide range of wedge anchors in steel and stain...

The newly developed HAZET SmartHolder socket set 2300SH-1 from the Remscheid-based tool manufacturer is a practical 39-piece tool holder, equipped with the new fine-tooth reversible ratchet from HAZET. The socket set is made up of a newly designed ¼ inch mini all-steel fine-tooth reversible ratchet, a magnetic bit holder, two adapters, six ¼ inch sockets and 29 bits with the most common drives...