Fastener Engineering serves readers in the mechanical design engineering space. We provide news, product developments, application stories, technical how-to articles, and analysis of engineering trends. Our editors produce daily content, webcasts, videos, podcasts, and more for the Fastener Engineering audience.

Meet our Team

Paul J. Heney, Editorial Director

Paul J. Heney, the VP, Editorial Director for Fastener Engineering, has a BS in Engineering Science & Mechanics and minors in Technical Communications and Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Tech. He has written about fluid power, aerospace, robotics, medical, green engineering, and general manufacturing topics for nearly 25 years. He has won numerous regional and national awards for his writing from the American Society of Business Publication Editors.

Michelle Froese

Michelle Froese has more than 20 years of technical writing experience, and is currently the editor of Fastener Engineering. She attended Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, Canada, and has written and edited for several industries — including electronics, construction, tools and equipment, and renewable energy. She most enjoys covering issues related to sustainability and design engineering.