By Amy Hodgetts, content writer on behalf of Oasys Software Human induced vibration, or more accurately vibrations caused by human footfall, often conjures images of Millennium Bridge style swaying or collapsing buildings. But in reality, the ‘damage’ caused by human induced vibrations is less likely to ruin a structure and more likely to cause discomfort in people. Though not as dramatic as a...

Leading manufacturer of cable management products HellermannTyton has enhanced its range with the addition of products that have anti-bacterial properties. The range of protection products that include spiral binding, helawrap, flexible convoluted tubing and grommet strip can be manufactured from material that contains an anti-bacterial additive, meaning bacteria will not survive on the product...

For design and production engineers working in the commercial vehicle industry, EMKA has released updated guidance for locking solutions used in this sector. The guide offers guidance to this comprehensive product range of locking solutions for commercial vehicles, characterised by modular design, versatility and high-quality. The range includes locking solutions for utility vehicles such as tr...

Once again, springs from Lesjöfors are playing a critical role in a progressive student project - the Hyperloop concept. The Hyperloop concept is an initiative from Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX that gathers scientists, students, designers, programmers, venture capitalists and other businesses in cross-border development projects. The high-speed solution that Hyperloop is planned t...

Lohmann has introduced the new TwinMelt® technology – a bonding technology that simultaneously meets the needs of the market and protects the environment, making another big step to a reduced carbon footprint and sustainable adhesive bonding. This new technology allows for a combination of different materials, features and properties, as well as featuring new carrier materials, solvent-free acr...

Swedish manufacturer of premium stainless steel fasteners BUMAX, along with its sister company Bufab Denmark, partnered the Danish CeJacket project to develop more efficient methods to manufacture jacket structures for offshore wind turbines. The purpose of the Danish CeJacket project is to develop more efficient methods to manufacture the jacket structures that could potentially be used for of...

Designed for a wide range of bonding applications that require fast fixture, coating or surface cure, adhesives supplier Intertronics has introduced Born2Bond™ Light Lock, available in high viscosity and gel formulations for bonding, repair, coating or infilling applications. Light Lock offers typical instant cyanoacrylate adhesive (CA) bonding - typically by exposure to surface moisture - for...

Panduit, a manufacturer of electrical infrastructure solutions, has expanded its cable fastening series. Panduit's new edge clips are versatile, quick and securely attach directly to panel and frame edges. No drilling into the structure is required, maintaining the panel’s integrity. This allows cables or wires to be routed along or perpendicular to the edge, as required by the application. Att...

Developed to meet the growing demand for unique and efficient solutions made from biodegradable materials, ARaymond’s collection of biodegradable clips and twine have undergone extensive testing over this past year with the Comité Départemental de Développement Maraîcher (CDDM). The CDDM tests were carried out with 2 growers, Mr Louis VINET and Mr Jean-René BRIAND on properties in the west of F...

Spanish-based Smartfix Tecnologia e Innovacion S.L is able to work with customers to help choose the best rivet solution for their applications. Thanks to over 30 years of experience in the sector, Smartfix can offer a technical service to develop special rivet nuts with specific requirements according to customer specifications. The company also has a large stock of products, produced in its o...