Here, Intertronics outlines how it assisted a wearable electronic device manufacturer by providing a solution which enabled the bonding of polycarbonate in a tracking component. The manufacturer was using a cured silicone material for a fitness tracking component. While cured silicone was chosen because it addressed skin contact requirements, bonding it to polycarbonate was seemingly impossibl...

Simpson Strong-Tie has introduced the Titen HD heavy-duty mechanically galvanised screw anchor, a code-listed way to provide high anchoring strength in both interior and exterior construction applications. Designed for use in cracked and uncracked concrete, as well as uncracked masonry, this new expansion of the Titen HD line is a cost-effective and versatile anchoring solution ideal for sill...

Here, bigHead Bonding Fasteners outlines its composite fastening solutions to the rail industry, providing components which are reliable, reduce operating costs as well as vehicle weight. Rail industry OEMs face considerable pressures on all fronts. In rolling stock manufacture, companies are striving to achieve overall weight reductions of around 30% in order to meet their goals in terms of s...

Walter has expanded its product range of solid carbide drills with the addition of DB131 and DB133 Supreme. The market for micro drills keeps growing. This is largely driven by the increasing desire for ever smaller technology as well as intricate components, such as those used in medical technology or mechanical engineering. When used in combination with the DB131 Supreme fully coated micro pi...

Master Bond has announced the release of its new product, EP41S-5Med. The two part epoxy system features a high temperature resistance and is electrically insulative, therefore making it suitable to be utilised in medical electronic applications. EP41S meets the requirements of ISO 10993-5 for non-cytotoxicity and can be used for bonding, sealing, and coating in medical devices. This epoxy was...

Wera has introduced its new compact Zyklop ratchet, equipped with a bit magazine to allow for versatility and fast tool changes. The new tool can be used as both a ratchet and a ratchet screwdriver, as the head is lockable at 0°, 15° and 90°. The fine toothing with 72 teeth also allows a low return angle of 5°. Strong magnets at the tool end allow for non-locking mounting of bits while helping...

3M has recently unveiled its new medical adhesive that can stick to the skin for up to 28 days and is intended for use with a wide array of health monitors, sensors, and long-term medical wearables. Coated with a pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive, the new adhesive, 3M™ Medical Tape 4578 is ideally suited for longer wear applications. The product can also be stored for up to a year. Prior to...

Hilti Group has introduced the Kwik-X Dual Action Anchor system which combines the high performance of adhesive anchors with the installation speed and simplicity of screw anchors. The company states its new solution is the first of its kind on the market. Comprised of the Kwik-X pre-portioned adhesive capsule and the Kwik HUS-EZ screw anchor, the system provides the necessary performance for...

Advanex Europe has recently announced that its Kato 10-32, 1/4-28, and 5/16-24 ranges of inserts have been added to TS200 after passing the final qualification testing in November 2022. The AGS3700-3799 specification, formerly owned by the Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC), is for wire thread inserts made from Nimonic 90 material and silver plated to be used in high temperature appl...

DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker, has announced the release of its ATOMIC™ 20V MAX Brushless Cordless ½ inch Drill/Driver and ATOMIC™ 20V MAX Brushless Cordless ½ inch Hammer Drill, its shortest 20V MAX drill/driver and hammer drill in DEWALT’s portfolio. At only 5.88 inches, DEWALT states the drill/driver provides users with up to 16% more power, while the hammer drill, measuring 6.49 inc...