The CONFAST® double anchor is an expansion anchor suitable for use in a variety of masonry base materials, such as brick, block or concrete. Double expansion anchors are designed for anchoring into concrete, brick or block base material. Inserting a machine threaded bolt into the anchor expands the double expansion anchor against the concrete at two points. The CONFAST® double anchor is made fr...

European Springs & Pressings, part of Lesjöfors, has delivered springs with critical functions to one of the world's leading suppliers of applications for stabilising buildings in earthquake areas in the south-west of England. Vexcolt Ltd, a producer of expansion joints and movement control joints, designs and manufactures joint systems that enable buildings to absorb up to one metre of mov...

Pushing up productivity in a bonding process often means improving yield or quality. An engineer will look at the production with one question - what gains can we get in accuracy and repeatability to make us more productive? Improving the precision of processes in small incremental ways can deliver a significant return on investment. Here Simon Gibbs, product specialist at Intertronics, explain...

FATH GmbH is known for its mechanical engineering components and LEAN products, but is now also offering rapid antigen tests for the detection of corona infection via the newly formed FATH Medical GmbH and its distribution channels. FATH Medical is now actively working on making Covid-19 Antigen rapid tests available to all companies, gastronomers, pharmacies, nursing homes and doctors. Via the...

The number of licensed electric cars has increased significantly around the world. With over 1.16 million new registrations in 2019, China is number one. German suppliers are involved in the Chinese e-mobility market, including fischer automotive systems GmbH & Co.KG, with its vehicle interior components.  Purchasing an electric car is an attractive option in China. A couple of months ago,...

Acrylate and silicone have dominated the medical adhesive market for years, however the adhesives currently available require device engineers to choose between strength and wear duration, or comfort and pliability. To fill the gap in the market, 3M announced the next generation of silicone adhesives, 3M™ hi-tack silicone adhesive tapes. The first of its class is the 2480 3M™ single coated medi...

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems recognised 27 suppliers, including the Parker LORD Dayton, OH, and Erie, PA locations, for extraordinary contributions to delivering advanced products and services. Parker LORD received an ‘ELITE Supplier Award’ for helping Lockheed Martin deliver crucial capabilities, such as the design and manufacture of components for active vibration control. “Supp...

NORMA Group has awarded its ‘Innovation Excellence Award’ to a team of employees, whose project focused on developing a quick connector for thermal management systems in electric and hybrid cars - the eM Twist, which was launched in 2020. Dr Michael Schneider, CEO of NORMA Group, at the virtual award ceremony, said: “It is our mission to be a market leader in joining and fluid handling technolo...

Developed in conjunction with Laser Tools Racing kart driver Cody Eustice and his race mechanic, together with input from another driver, Jacob Ashcroft, Laser Tools has launched its new 36 piece karting tool kit, part number 8058. It has everything the budding racing driver will need on a race weekend to keep their kart maintained, on track, and race ready. All the necessary tools are included...

UK-based Future Rooms designs, manufactures and installs a range of garden rooms that create space in any garden. Until recently, the company was buying SIP panels that were ready built from an outside source, now the company manufactures these in-house using a single component, moisture curing polyurethane adhesive from Chemique Adhesives. A SIP panel, or sandwich panel as they are also known,...