In March 2019, a sounding rocket is launched for research on the density and temperature of electrons in the lower ionosphere. The rocket's locking system includes leaf springs from Lesjöfors. The European research programme REXUS/BEXUS gives students the opportunity to launch space experiments in a sounding rocket. Two rockets, a Swedish and a German, are annually launched and are dedicated fo...

NORMA Group, a global market leader in engineered joining technology, is honoured as an outstanding supplier by Volvo Car Corporation. The Volvo Cars Quality Excellence (VQE) Award recognises the excellent performance of the NORMA Group plant in the Czech Republic in the areas of quality, logistics, customer service and lean deployment, among others. “We feel honoured to receive the VQE Award a...

Alongside traditional bolts and screws, Berardi Bullonerie has gradually added new items to its stock including springs, clamps, magnets, operating and anti-vibration elements, as well as accessories for industrial lifting, hydraulics, pneumatics and fluidics, plus personal protective equipment. More recently, Berardi added a new range of plastic industrial components, including cable glands, w...

The year 1908 was one of the most historically significant years both for personal motorised transport and for industrial assembly. With the Model T, the Ford Motor Company launched an automobile on the market which could be manufactured for the first time in large numbers at an affordable price. This not only heralded the age of private transport for the masses, but this first assembly line al...

Innovative products from Chemique Adhesives have made it possible for Audience Upholstery Ltd to supply upholstered products to Audience Systems Ltd - a designer and manufacturer of seating for sporting and entertainment venues. Audience Systems develops, manufactures and installs audience, stadium and theatre seating for customers worldwide, which means that the company has to comply with a wi...

Techsil Limited has successfully completed the approval procedure for the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register (JOSCAR) which enables companies in the aerospace, defence, security and space sectors to identify qualified suppliers. This accreditation indicates that Techsil Ltd has met the JOSCAR standards pertaining to company capability, accreditations, information security, corporate soci...

Bulten has been awarded an Electric Vehicle Drive Technologies FSP (Full Service Provider) contract by a major European automotive manufacturer. The contract is initially valued at approximately EUR 2 million per annum and extends for a period of 7 years. “The award of this prestigious contract clearly positions Bulten at the forefront of fastener development within the Electric Vehicle market...

Graham Stuart, Minister for Investment, hailed Advanced Engineering 2018 “the country’s largest sector show”, as exhibitors and visitors had a fantastic time, completing new contracts, developing business relationships and seeing the latest innovations the industry has to offer. Mr Stuart MP, of the Department for International Trade, added: “I’m delighted to be here at Advanced Engineering 201...

Following the award of a significant contract with a major global aircraft manufacturer, HTL Group now have a specialised aviation division delivering a portfolio of aviation specific, controlled bolting and fluid power solutions to solve challenges faced within the sector. Included in the aviation division’s portfolio is a dedicated range of intelligent bolting tools, offering significant impr...

Although widely available and suitable for many applications, toggle clamps are often neglected and aren’t first to mind for design engineers. Paul Mulvey, sales manager at norelem UK, explains best practice uses for toggle clamps and how they benefit users. G-clamps, cam clamps, clamps with adjustable risers, centring clamps and many more - in the world of workholding and clamping things down,...