Fastbolt, a product and supply-chain solutions provider, is now offering Captive Fastener products as part of its portfolio. Since 1974, Captive Fastener Corporation has been dedicated to manufacturing quality, self-clinching fasteners for a variety of industrial and electronics equipment produced by major OEM’s. Typical applications for self-clinching fasteners include the manufacture of computers, business…
ASC announces 2021 Scholarship Program recipients
The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC), a North American trade association dedicated to representing the industry. recently announced the recipients of its member-only Scholarship Program for the 2020-2021 academic year. The scholarships were awarded to five outstanding students pursuing science and/or business-related degrees — totaling $7,500. “On behalf of the ASC Board and staff, I…
Master Bond releases interactive infographic of electronic adhesives
Master Bond, a manufacturer of epoxy adhesives, sealants, and coatings, has launched an informative, interactive infographic of adhesives for electronic applications. Simply click on one of the icons (linked masterbond.com/industries/interactive-summary-adhesives-electronic-applications) to learn more about the different types of adhesives used for an application. The infographic includes information on the following: Potting and encapsulation compounds: Featuring…
What are non-structural adhesives?
Today’s adhesive products are categorized by their strength. The varying strengths are defined according to what is known as load-carrying capacity — the maximum load an adhesive-bonded joint can bear without experiencing failure. Adhesive categories include: structural, non-structural, and semi-structural. Non-structural adhesives demonstrate a load-carrying capacity of less than 1000 pound-force per square inch (psi).…
Introducing the RCSC Specification, a new FTI webinar
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) is co-producing a new Industrial Fasteners Institute Education Webinar on the most important changes, including the new requirements, in the 2020 edition of the Research Council on Structural Connections (RCSC) Specification for Structural Joints Using HighStrength Bolts. The 2020 RCSC Specification reflects the most recent technological innovations and practices in…
Chemence Medical earns FDA approval of updated topical adhesive
Chemence Medical, a provider of medical cyanoacrylate devices and products, announced the U.S. Federal Drug Administration’s (FDA) 510(k) approval of the company’s redesigned exofin fusion system for the skin. Exofin fusion combines a self-adhering flexible mesh strip and a fast-curing 2-octyl cyanoacrylate topical adhesive to close and seal incisions — while forming an immediate microbial…
A B2B marketplace to find fastener and machine shop manufacturers
BizVibe is a modern, B2B marketplace where buyers and sellers can find, track, and communicate with companies ideally suited for their business. BizVibe recently made available more than 6,000 profiles for the machine shops, turned product, and screw, nut, and bolt manufacturing industry group on its platform. Companies listed in this industry group are primarily…
Setting goals and finding balance with Fasteners Direct
Caia Baker is a list-maker. Like many of us, she has a to-do list but perhaps more importantly, she has a list of goals that she routinely sets — and accomplishes. In under two weeks, she’s crossed off six of her 14 goals for this month alone. “I have a whiteboard in my office and…
John Deere leveraging AI to support welding manufacturing
John Deere is leveraging Intel’s artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help solve a costly, age-old problem in the manufacturing welding process. Deere is piloting a solution that uses computer vision to automatically spot common defects in the automated welding process in its manufacturing facilities. “Welding is a complicated process,” said Andy Benko, quality director, John Deere…
3M launches skin-friendly medical adhesive that’s made for comfort
As the number of people with chronic diseases and the size of the aging population continue to grow, medical device design engineers need adhesive solutions that are gentle and secure to help support device compliance by end users. To this end, 3M has announced its latest addition to a new class of silicone adhesives that…