HellermannTyton, manufacturer and supplier of cable management solutions, has recently joined forces with cable assembly manufacturers, Telecom Connections Ltd, to streamline its production lines and reduce manual operations.  With the aim to reduce downtime and move away from manual methods of fitting cable ties to its cable assemblies, Telecom Connections approached HellermannTyton for a solu...

The universal channel system FUS by the fischer Group of Companies is being used to fasten the pipes, ventilation ducts and cable trays in the extensive renovation and expansion of the Central Hospital, Finland. In total, 300 different products from fischer’s range of installation and fixing systems and electrical installations will be fitted in the Lapland Central Hospital. The project will ex...

DELO Industrial Adhesives has launched the DELO MONOPOX HT2999 adhesive with exceptionally high temperature stability, developed primarily for the automotive industry and mechanical engineering. High temperature resistant adhesives are in particular demand for electric motors and power electronics, as many products that are currently on the market show a clear drop in performance at temperature...

Standard parts and components supplier, WDS Components Ltd has released a stainless steel version of its ball lock mechanism. The new product line provides extra durability and rust-free use for the accurate locating and locking of fixture plates and subplates to machines. The ball lock mounting system ensures repeatable positioning, reducing set-up time and making secure installation of plates...

In the Hungarian city of Budapest, contractors are working hard on the renovation of three Southern Connection Railway bridges. This renovation project is part of the cities overarching South Circle Train project. edilon)(sedra’s Corkelast® ERS will be installed as the track system on all three bridges, 1.498m of track in total. Duna Aszfalt Kft will install the tracks, ensuring no disturbance...

The UTSCM for compliance to ISO 6789:2017 provides an efficient means of calibrating and testing manually operated torque screwdrivers to international or company specific standards and specifications. The UTSCM applies the torque to the tool via a tooth belt drive connected to a stepper motor and an AWS microcontroller. The larger belt pulley holds an adaptor designed to fit a specific model o...

Alongside the extensive support programme it provides customers, from initial inquiry through to purchase and manufacturing products, Beardow Adams Ltd has now established an adhesive optimisation platform (AOP) to benefit them further. This new platform gives direct, UK-based customers the opportunity to get the best from their adhesives, reduce production downtime, as well as save on costs fr...

Dymax, manufacturer of rapid light curing materials and equipment, and Intrepid Automation, specialist in additive manufacturing and automation services, are working together to bring 3D printing to market faster. Along with the reliability and consistent post-cure capability of Dymax light-curing systems, Intrepid is partnering with Dymax to help create total solutions for digital manufacturin...

The first high-speed rail line is currently being built in Mexico. Steel anchors by the fischer Group of Companies are being used during the tunnel construction to secure escape routes for future passengers.         Mexico’s Secretariat of Communications and Transport (SCT) has been building the new rail line since 2014 to reduce con- gestion in Mexico City and to shift traffic from the streets...

Medical device design engineers need adhesive solutions that are both gentle and secure to help support device compliance by end users. 3M has therefore announced its latest addition to a new class of silicone adhesives that balances strength, flexibility and comfort – the 2484 3M™ Single Coated Medical Film Tape with Hi-Tack silicone adhesive on Liner. The 2484 3M Hi-Tack silicone adhesive is...