By Dr-Ing Hans-Albert Staedler, customer engineering director Europe, at Arconic Fastening Systems Industrial Products, Telford, UK Arconic Fastening Systems has many years’ experience in mechanical fastening technologies. Louis Huck (the founder of Huck fasteners) developed in the middle of the forties the very first lock bolt system – which functionality is based on cold forming/extrusion tec...

Semiconductors are used in all sorts of electronic devices and as such, global sales continue to grow. However, manufacturing semiconductors is a highly challenging and competitive market. Maintaining a responsive, efficient and reliable supply chain is a key aspect that can help semiconductor manufacturers to succeed. Optimas Solutions, a global industrial distributor and service provider, loo...

Well before you reach the factory gates, you can see them towering in the distance - the booms of the huge mobile cranes that undergo the most rigorous testing on the test site at Ehingen, Germany before they are delivered to every corner of the world. These cranes are built by Liebherr, the global corporation now managed by the third generation of the same family. To meet its own high standard...

When foreign objects on the track damaged the underside of one of the newly commissioned Class 800 trains, Hitachi Rail needed a new approach to maintenance that would safely and effectively resolve the issue. This led the train manufacturer to seek help from Norbar Torque Tools, who’s bespoke torque solution proved just the ticket. Established in Japan in 1910, Hitachi first came to the UK in...

The wind sector is growing faster than ever before, thanks to the global push toward renewable energy sources. Europe has become a stronghold for this growth, and innovation, and has established wind power as a key component in energy supply. Growth, however, also brings challenges and the sector must now decide how to continue being as efficient in increasingly demanding environments. Bolted c...

Every parent can relate to the sleepless nights and exhaustion of a newborn. Every parent struggles with late night feeds. However, not every new parent innovates a new product in the middle of the night, solving these issues, which is then recognised as one of the top 10 British inventions of the decade. Inspired whilst frustrated at heating up bottles in the early hours, Jim and Farah Shaikh...

In the world of technology, screw assembly is the procedure most frequently used to join components. Every manufacturer fears errors in assembly. If there is a need for product recall due to faulty screw connections, the economic impact is considerable. Along with the appropriate training of personnel and the use of high-quality materials, the selection of the most suitable screwdriving tool fo...

Medical science and technology advances constantly. There is a whole industry of design and engineering specialists contributing to this fundamental pillar of modern society. WDS Component Parts Ltd is a key contributor of standard parts and accessories to the medical equipment industry. As the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) celebrates its milestone 70th birthday, its staff is working hard...

Building on years of experience and expertise in engine and powertrain applications, Henkel is actively investing in new technologies and products for efficient large-scale manufacturing of safe and reliable electric drive systems. Key solutions addressing the “pain points” of OEMs and tier suppliers in this segment include innovative liquid gasketing, magnet bonding, thermal management and pot...

ESD grip knobs, bridge handles and levelling feet from Elesa prevent build-up of dangerous static charge and protect delicate electronic devices in the course of production or assembly processes. In addition, they provide a comfortable means of clamping or gripping, pulling or lifting – or of levelling industrial equipment in a convenient and robust fashion. Elesa’s Electro-Static-Discharge mat...