After the postponement of Space Tech Expo USA until 10th – 12th May 2021, show organisers have announced the launch of Space Tech Expo Connect – a new digital event brand that will help businesses stay connected. The Space Tech Expo USA show was postponed after the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center. where it was scheduled to be held, cancelled all mass gathering events up to and...

By Jo Morris, marketing director at Fastener Training Institute The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) provides fastener product and technical training, with the goal of enhancing fastener use, reliability and safety. The organisation’s objective is to elevate the level of technical understanding and the expertise of individuals in the fastener industry, worldwide. FTI started in the early 1970...

Thanks to its manufacturing techniques, procedures, and years of expertise, Aerotight Manufacturing Ltd has built a reputation for reliable and high-quality products, including the renowned Aerotight® nut. Aerotight Manufacturing, the in-house manufacturing division of Apex Stainless Fasteners Ltd, became part of the business in 2005, after Premier Screw and Repetition Company went into adminis...

By Jackie Hackett, director of global sales and marketing, APM Hexseal Exposure to environmental substances such as water, chemicals, dirt, and salt, can cause significant damage to electronic equipment and systems. Depending on the system and the contaminant, contact can trigger system outages or lead to complete system failure. Either of these conditions leads to unplanned downtime, increased...

Techsil has acquired Glueline Ltd, a UK-based adhesive stockists and distributor. Paul Hughes, chairman at Techsil, commented:“Glueline Limited has been servicing the UK manufacturing sector with structural adhesives for over 20 years. I’m delighted to be adding this successful adhesives business into our group. Glueline has some excellent customer and supplier partnerships, and as a part of a...

Respiratory assistance devices are currently part of the products that can make a big difference to Covid-19 patients. Switzerland-based Hamilton, a manufacture of ventilation solutions, is doing everything it can to meet demand by increasing its production capacity by 50% compared to last year. At the heart of this production increase are several Tornos machines, which are running at full capa...

By Peter Swanson, managing director of Intertronics ‘It works in practice, but does it work in theory’ is a phrase commonly used to describe situations in economics. The same can be applied to adhesives applications, where the data sheet may not always give the same insights as practical observations and tests. This article explains why developing an adhesives process requires more than just th...

Lee Spring has announced it has a full range of military specification springs in its catalogue. The MIL-SPEC (Military Standards) range consists of a wide range of springs including the Compression MS24585 and Extension MS24586, both of which can be customised to suit specific applications. MIL-SPEC springs adhere to the United States Defence Standard and have been used in America to help achi...

By Jeremy Scholefield, director of strategic business, TR Fastenings Ltd For over 25 years, TR Fastenings has been working with leading healthcare organisations and their subcontractors as a total solution provider of fasteners and ‘Cat C’ products. TR has therefore geared up its capacity to support the medical technology industry during this critical time. The current landscapeThe outbreak o...

Wiha states its new speedE® II electric screwdriver is faster, stronger and more versatile in design, and promises even more application advantages – with two material protection levels of 0.4Nm and 1Nm. With its voltage proof slimBit interchangeable system (up to 1,000V AC), the speedE® II electric screwdriver also offers users maximum safety and flexibility, as well as intuitive and easy hand...