In January ITW Automotive, in conjunction with SimScale, will hold a free webinar focusing on accelerating the development of plastic fastening components using cloud-native simulation. During the webinar ITW Automotive will showcase the use of non-linear structural analysis and how it has embedded cloud-native simulation in its early-stage design process. The presenters, Massimo Savi, project...

HAZET, the Remscheid-based tools and workshop equipment manufacturer, has added to its torque technology 5000-3CT product line with two new torque wrenches equipped with a ¼ inch reversible ratchet for bits. The wrenches have been designed to facilitate work in narrow spaces in a variety of industries, as its applications include maintenance and service work, as well as work on compact modules...

SKZ has launched a new research project to develop an innovative post-crosslinking pressure sensitive adhesive tape. Currently, the aim of the project is to develop and test the adhesive on microcapsules. The use of pressure sensitive adhesives in industrial applications is steadily increasing as they are an easy, safe and inexpensive to process. However, pressure sensitive adhesive can creep...

The Dynamic® tool brand, created by Gray Tools, has introduced a new line of tool organisers. The line includes several solutions for storing sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers and other small tools. Dynamic’s new product includes three types of socket organisers to accommodate various needs and applications. First, the magnetic socket organiser securely stores sockets in an upright position. Com...

Essentra is expanding its product ranges of security seals which the company will manufacture using a minimum of 45% recycled material. This is following a successful 100 million piece initial phase. Further security seal product ranges are also progressing through development phases and will be launched later in the year and throughout 2023.  The new polypropylene seals, Essentra Components st...

Here, Arnold addresses the relationship between technical cleanliness and leak tightness, which the company believes plays a crucial role in the reliable performance of fastenings in the electric vehicle sector. To ensure this balance, Arnold offers its Cleancon concept which guarantees technical cleanliness throughout the entire process. The fastening solutions manufacturer, based in Forchten...

Alcomex, part of the Lesjöfors Group, is a supplier to the door spring market in Europe. With an extensive range of products, Alcomex was able to provide one of its customers with an innovative solution that resulted in a long-term partnership between the two companies. ConDoor, a producer of insulated overhead doors for industrial and residential buildings who produces more than 50,000 doors...

Henkel has recently introduced an electrically conductive adhesive specially designed to accommodate the complexity behind compact camera modules. The adhesive possesses characteristics which allows it to safeguard thin, miniaturised substrates within mobile device camera components. The new Loctite Ablestik ICP 212 is a moisture cure chemically conductive adhesive which cures at room temperat...

Within its extensive portfolio, Dymax offers an innovative range of adhesives using light-curing technology, the 2000-MW series, which offers solutions for numerous problem areas in the manufacture of medical devices. The 2000-MW series has been formulated without the commonly used skin-irritating ingredients found in standard products and therefore meets the specialised requirements for medica...

bigHead has recently supported a team of engineering students by supplying composite panel fasteners for their project which aimed to design and manufacture a fuel-efficient prototype electric vehicle.   Team ETA, a team of 25 undergraduate engineering students from Somaiya Vidyavihar University (SVU), Mumbai, India are currently designing and manufacturing their vehicle prototype for the annua...