As the Covid-19 situation continues to spread around the globe, diagnosis is one of the key factors that can help combat and contain the outbreak. For this reason, the Primary Health Care Department for the Ministry of Health in Malta has worked to erect multiple Covid-19 testing stations for the population. Two of the makeshift stations, located in Hal Farrug and Luxol Grounds, urgently requir...

The most popular screwdriving tools from Wera Werkzeuge GmbH can now be called up in augmented reality (AR) on a tablet or smartphone and viewed in detail, as if a user was looking at the tool in their real environment. With the help of AR, the user will be able to see the tool on a tablet or smartphone – without the need for an App. The AR tool can then be placed on a workbench, workshop troll...

There is currently no vaccination or medication against the Coronavirus. Therefore, one precautionary measure is particularly useful - keep your distance. In many areas, floor markings may serve as a helpful tool, which is why tesa has donated over 100km of warning tapes to Corona clinics. "We are aware that in particularly sensitive areas, such as hospitals, so called social distancing tapes t...

Here we speak to Tom Francis, global segment leader for chassis and powertrain at Saint-Gobain S.A, about the importance of OEMs and engineers understanding the capabilities of fastening technology, as well as the role fastening technology can play within megatrends. When it comes to chassis and powertrain applications, what fastening solutions can Saint-Gobain provide? What are the benefits of...

With advancements in medical technology comes further use of electrical devices and greater hazard risks caused by the cables that power these devices. The HellermanTyton designed Cable Koala, a magnetic cable tie for fastening to metal services, provides a soft and flexible solution for cable management within a medical environment. Constructed out of TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer) material, He...

Eurobond Adhesives offer a broad range of high performance anaerobic adhesives and sealants to suit many different engineering applications. Eurobond points out that its adhesives and sealants not only offer engineers both high-quality and high performance, they also enable them so save money within projects. The Eurobond adhesive range includes a wide range of products, such as the oil toleran...

Böllhoff’s new generation of electro hydraulic Portable C setting tool enables users to adds more flexibility to their production. Böllhoff states the possibility to process RIVSET® fasteners, as well as WELTAC® elements, on the same base unit is an important asset that allows flexible combinations. Further development of the Portable series has added new advantages to the Portable C. It featur...

Atotech’s two-coat system, Zintek® 200 SL F, has been approved to meet the standards of two French OEMs for the protection of fastener systems. Jean-Louis Baudoin, Atotech OEM manager France, explains: “Atotech’s zinc flake coatings provide advanced corrosion protection and fulfil the requirements of a substantial number of OEM specifications. Featuring high corrosion protection, controlled fr...

The failsafe feature of drawbar springs from Lee Springs comes from an inherent design whereby the central compression spring is oriented so as to provide extension of its retaining structure when under load. This is of value in situations where it is completely unacceptable for the spring link to fail catastrophically as might potentially happen in garden swing seats. It also serves to provide...

Milwaukee®’s new M18 FUEL™ 18GS Narrow Crown Stapler is designed to deliver peak productivity on the jobsite and provide users with outstanding stapling performance without the hassle of a compressor and hose. The Narrow Crown Stapler leverages a nitrogen air spring mechanism with the power to sink staples to the proper depth in hard materials every time. It also comes equipped with tool-free d...