For the eighth time, Earnest Machine Products has earned “NorthCoast 99” honors as a great place to work in Northeast Ohio. NorthCoast 99 is an annual recognition program and event in its 22nd year that honors 99 great Northeast Ohio workplaces for top talent. “Creating a great work environment for employees is not just about…
Würth Industry Canada to nationally distribute Sika specialty chemical products
Würth Industry Canada has signed a national agreement with Sika Canada Inc., the top supplier of specialty chemical products and industrial materials that serve the construction and industrial markets including transportation, marine, and energy. This national-level agreement allows Würth to distribute across all Canadian provinces. The agreement will better serve the needs of customers in…
The Fastener Training Institute announces September webinars
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), a non-profit organization that provides all levels of product and technical training for the fastener industry, is partnering with the top organizations in the industry to offer two educational webinars this September. 1. Fastener Finishes & K-Factor Determination In partnership with the Fastener Education Foundation (FEF) Friday, September 18 11…
How drone inspections can tell the health of railway fasteners and crossties
Software provider, Ardenna, announced the availability of Rail-Inspector — a cloud-based program that accurately processes and analyzes imagery captured during drone surveys. Rail-Inspector identifies and measures railway features, classifying anomalies and determining the health of railway features, while reporting on areas of concern to railroad decision makers. Some of the track features identified include fasteners,…
Meridian Adhesives Group appoints new president of Electronics Division
Meridian Adhesives Group, a manufacturer and custom formulator of high-value adhesives technologies, recently announced the appointment of Brandon Willis to president of the company’s Electronics Division. Meridian’s Electronics Division currently encompasses three companies: Epoxy Technology, Inc., located in Billerica, Massachusetts Epoxies, Etc., located in Cranston, Rhode Island Epoxy Technology Europe, located in Marlborough, UK. Willis…
PaR Systems brings friction stir welding to high-tech manufacturing
PaR Systems has been known by its long-term aerospace clients — such as NASA, United Launch Alliance (ULA), and others — for its contributions to applications in space exploration. Now, PaR is poised to bring its proprietary friction stir welding expertise down to earth to assist high-tech manufacturers to create lighter, stronger welds of higher…
Koike’s new IK-12 NEXT machine can cut and weld
Koike Aronson Ransome, a global provider in cutting, welding and positioning equipment, has released a new portable cutting and welding machine. The IK-12 NEXT is extremely versatile with the ability to cut and weld. This new machine is designed with two patented features: 1. A heat emission mechanism: ergonomically designed to displace up to 45%…
What is a knuckle joint?
Written by Jody Muelaner A knuckle joint is a type of pin joint used to join two components that are loaded in tension. One component has a fork with a hole passing through both sides, forming a double eye, while the other component has a single eye. The single eye is inserted between the double…
Attica Automation offers portable MiniScope Inspection System
Attica Automation offers a unique approach to material handling, inspection, and custom optics. One example is the company’s specially designed MiniScope Inspection System, which provides quick and portable inspection of a wide variety of parts. Ideal for fasteners and machined components, the MiniScope offers the full range of inspection tools to carefully and accurately verify…
Henkel joins U.S. Plastics Pact initiative
Henkel North America, a provider of high-impact solutions in adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has joined the U.S. Plastics Pact — a collaborative, solutions-driven initiative. As part of the U.S. Pact, activators like Henkel recognize that significant, systemwide change is imperative to realize a circular economy for plastics. As such, the U.S. Pact will convene more…