MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions (MFCS), a US-based supplier of original equipment automotive components, has launched the Threadstrong® brand of aftermarket wheel fasteners. Brad Southwood, MFCS vice-president of sales and marketing said: “MacLean-Fogg is known as the leading OEM supplier in North America for high performance, decorative wheel fasteners. It’s always been frustrating to us to s...

Vossloh, a long established and supplier of rail infrastructure products and services, has further strengthened its position in the important high-speed rail market in China. The order, worth nearly €40 million, covers rail fastening systems for the construction of a new 200km high-speed rail link between the cities of Laixi and Rongcheng in the eastern Chinese province of Shandong. Deliveries...

Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is already being used in many different industries – including textiles. Until now, photocuring polymers or silicone have often been used for such applications. However, polyurethane can also be used thanks to what’s known as Liquid Additive Manufacturing (LAM). To this end, Wevo-Chemie GmbH has developed tailor-made reactive resins that improv...

The introduction of the original TAPTITE® fastener elevated the application of thread forming screws, resulting in the term high performance thread rolling screws. Here, Research Engineering & Manufacturing Inc (REMINIC) looks at both types of screws and their differences. Both thread rolling and thread forming designations are used interchangeably in our industry, but what’s the difference...

As the speed of technology and trends in consumer behaviour accelerates, companies around the world are evolving quickly and TR Fastenings is no exception. TR’s latest product launch of compression limiters has been developed to meet the growing global demand from multi-sector manufacturers developing products using plastics, particularly in the EV space. Compression limiters reduce the stress...

SPIROL International, has maintained its certification to AS9100 for its manufacturing facility in Ohio, in addition to the other quality certifications including IATF16949,  ISO 9001,  NADCAP Chemical Processing, NADCAP Laser Beam Machining. AS9100 is among the highest international quality management standards for the aircraft, space and defence industries. AS9100 is managed by the Internatio...

Permabond’s structural epoxy adhesive, ET5428 has been successfully used for many years by engineers and manufacturers, for the structural bonding of metals, composites, ceramics and plastics. Available in both cream and charcoal to match GRP and carbon fibre, this two part epoxy is a firm favourite particularly in the composites industry where it provides the ultimate in adhesive performance,...

The inspired thinking that engineering apprentices can bring to high-tech manufacturing businesses is perfectly illustrated in a project that has helped EJOT UK to improve the efficiency of one of its main production lines. Josh Mozer, who joined EJOT UK as an engineering apprentice at the age of 16, has successfully completed a project to develop a unique machine which has improved productivit...

With major car manufacturers announcing a move to fully electric manufacture by 2030, is battery end-of-life management ready to meet demand? Here, Eric Requin, team leader for advanced business development at ARaymond, shares his insights on opportunities and challenges with battery recycling. Can you give an overview of battery recycling in the EV industry as it stands? “Whereas car parts rec...

Evonik is expanding its portfolio of amorphous poly-alpha-olefins for the adhesives industry to include a sustainable product range. The new products are marketed under the brand name VESTOPLAST® eCO and consist of more than 90% ISCC PLUS certified, mass balanced sustainable material. The use of these sustainable raw materials significantly reduces CO2 emissions compared to the qualitatively eq...