Maxeon Solar Technologies announced the commercialization of its Maxeon Air technology platform. This new solar panel technology is the result of five years of R&D and testing, which has enabled the production of thin, frameless, and conformable solar panels. Maxeon Air solar panels incorporate several innovative features, including a unique “peel-and-stick” design. This factory integrated…
National Nail recognized as one of the “Best Workplaces for 2021”
National Nail has been named to Inc. magazine’s annual list of the Best Workplaces for 2021. Featured in the May/June 2021 issue, and as part of a prominent Inc.com feature, the list is the result of a wide-ranging and comprehensive measurement of American companies that have created exceptional workplaces whether teams are operating in person or remotely. National…
Sherex provides guide on choosing the ideal pneumatic rivet tool
When installing rivet nuts using a Sherex‘s FLEX-5 hydro-pneumatic tool, there’s a decision to make about what kind of tool you want. Do you want a tool that offers a pull-to-stroke…or, do you want a tool that offers pull-to-pressure when installing rivet nuts? The good news is that Sherex offers both tools: the FLEX-5P (pull-to-pressure)…
Mussel Polymers offers new primer that increases the bond strength of adhesives
Mussel Polymers, Inc. is now offering a new class of primers based on its proprietary polycatechol styrene (PCS) chemistry. The new class of primers can be used with existing urethane and other classes of adhesives to increase their bond strength 100 to 500% in dry conditions and improve bond strength in wet conditions even…
DEWALT debuts Subcompact Series impact wrenches for work in limited spaces
Industrial tool company, DEWALT, recently added to its line of XTREME Subcompact Series with two new 12V MAX impact wrenches in 1/2-inch (DCF901) and 3/8-inch. (DCF903) sizes. At 5.2 inches in length and weighing just two pounds, these compact impact wrenches enable access for those jobs in tight areas or with limited space. Both of…
Henkel Qhesive Solutions to offer smarter, data-driven services
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has launched Henkel Qhesive Solutions — an all-new services brand that brings data-based and data-enabled technologies together under one brand roof. Henkel Qhesive Solutions integrates the company’s in-house expertise and technology with partner solutions. The brand will include data-based and data-enabled services, also encompassing Henkel’s best-of-breed partners’ solutions across software, hardware, IoT…
Tillman’s new MIG welding glove protects and reduces hand fatigue
With extensive research into the performance needs of welding professionals, the John Tillman Company has developed a new metal-inert gas (MIG) welding glove. The Tillman’s 53 MIG glove was designed to increase comfort, protection, and durability for welders. Made of premium split cowhide on the back, with top cowhide on the palm, the gloves resist…
Packaging options for adhesives, sealants, and coatings
In addition to manufacturing high-quality adhesives and sealants, did you know that Master Bond offers a variety of convenient packaging for its one and two-part compounds? This includes for epoxies, polyurethanes, polysulfides, silicones, acrylics, and UV cure systems. Additional options are available for cyanoacrylates, latex systems, and other resin formulations. Depending on the application, choose…
ForeverLok wins 2021 Fastener Innovation Award
Multi Piece Fastener has won a 2021 Fastener Innovation Award for its ForeverLok fastener design from WorldwideFastenerSources.com, a comprehensive source for fasteners. The award, which is in its third year, recognizes groundbreaking design innovation in engineered fasteners today that will become a standard in future years. The Fastener Innovation Award is one of three prestigious…
MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions acquires Formetrix
MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions — a division of the MacLean-Fogg Company and supplier of fastener solutions, engineered solutions, and plastic solutions to automotive, heavy vehicle, military and other industrial markets — recently announced the acquisition of the assets of Formetrix, LLC. The acquisition includes the substantial metal-powder intellectual property portfolio that will broaden the capabilities of…