The aerospace industry demands the highest quality requirements for its products and uses non-destructive testing (NDT) for quality assurance and the X-ray examination plays a big role in this process. Today digital radiography using digital detectors (DDA) is using more expensively than ever. In the past, mainly the classic radiography through an X-ray film was used. The growing aerospace mark...

Production downtime, assembly errors, product recalls – Who is not eager to avoid these horror scenarios for industrial series production? Contamination, defect parts or faulty screw joints are all examples of small issues creating major problems. Significant financial damages and loss of reputation lead to dramatic consequences which can be avoided if the utmost reliability is guaranteed. Indu...

TFC Europe will be exhibiting at Farnborough International Airshow 2018 to meet and engage with existing and new clients to showcase their range of Smalley products and fasteners to the aerospace industry. A dedicated team of specialists will be present on the stand during the event to host delegates visiting TFC Europe. The Farnborough International Airshow will enable clients to discuss speci...

Global fastenings manufacturer and distributor, TR Fastenings, is working with a number of firms involved in the design, manufacture and development of Electric Vehicles (EVs) with the main focus on the associated charging units. Along with the extensive product ranges typically used in electric charging units, TR also has the necessary technical knowledge, sector expertise and experience to su...

In engineering a lot of focus is centred on complex systems and assemblies. Every manufacturer has a signature approach, or systems that help to define a brand. However, from a logistics point of view, every component is of equal importance. A shortage of a single, small bolt over an entire assembly can cause a production shutdown. Optimas, a global industrial distributor and service provider o...

The future for UK manufacturing is in the spotlight and business leaders are gearing up to respond to the challenges of global competition. As part of Nord-Lock Group, Boltight’s bolt tensioning solutions are used across the world and its focus on research and development, and export opportunities, is helping secure its position as a global leader in its field. Boltight’s reputation has been bu...

Since being acquired by Optimas Solutions in November 2015, Barton Coldform has experienced a significant period of investment, resulting in a big infrastructure upgrade. Editor Will Lowry visited the company’s operation in Droitwich, Worcestershire, and spoke to Operations Director Aaron Milborrow about what it means for customers. Barton Coldform is now the European manufacturing division of...

Nord-Lock Group is a pioneer in innovative bolting solutions, with advanced technologies spanning bolt securing, bolt tensioning, expansion bolts and expanding pivot pins. The Group’s ability and willingness to adapt to market changes ensures strong growth across all its technologies and markets in the future. Recent years have seen a huge shift in Nord-Lock Group’s products and practices. The...

SPIROL invented the coiled spring pin in 1948 and has manufactured the product at its UK plant for the last forty years. A decade ago the Corby plant primarily supplied the domestic market but recognised it needed to actively project its offer to the whole of Europe. Executive Editor Phil Matten made a return visit to hear from European Managing Director Andrew Freeman on how the business has d...

Simplifying the fastener requirements of a multi-billion-dollar automotive assembly supplier demands a consistency of approach - a methodology that Optimas refers to as a global component standard. Since 2009, Optimas has been applying this standard to the activities of a global manufacturer of interiors, seating and emissions solutions to some of the world’s most prestigious car manufacturers....