According to the latest report by Global Market Insights, the market valuation of aerospace and defense C-class parts will cross the U.S. $15.8-billion mark by 2027. Commercial and military activities are significantly increasing in the aircraft industry, supporting the market growth during the forecasted timeframe. The aerospace and defense C-class parts market size was valued at…
Electronic adhesives market expects a CAGR growth of 9% by 2026
Although it’s tough to imagine the pandemic offering benefits of any kind, COVID-19 has correlated to growth for the electronic adhesives sector. The growth trend is due to the greater demand for electronic components and devices to boost contactless interaction and to use remote information technologies. According to JEITA — the global electronics, which is…
3M commits to preparing for future potential pandemics
3M and Pandemic Action Network are not only collaborating on programs to stem the spread of COVID-19 but have also committed to working together to help prepare for future pandemics. 3M has led a comprehensive global response to country-specific needs during the pandemic. For example, it partnered with Ford last year to help meet a…
New N95 face mask uses hypoallergenic adhesives to stay in place
Global materials science company, Avery Dennison, has partnered with manufacturer and developer, Global Safety First to bring a new, adhesive-based, certified mask technology to the healthcare market. This innovative N95 face mask uses a strapless design that provides a complete, airtight perimeter seal, offering full security and protection. Thanks to medical-grade, skin-friendly adhesives, the mask…
Pandemic accelerates adoption of smart manufacturing technologies
Plex Systems, a cloud-delivered smart manufacturer, announced the results of its sixth annual study, the State of Smart Manufacturing. This year’s study, which was conducted in collaboration with Hanover Research, highlights how manufacturers use smart technology to tackle today’s challenges and drive measurable ROI, and are positioned to take advantage of future opportunities. The findings…
New CrobialCoat antimicrobial coating ideal for high-touch surfaces
As part of an ever-growing line of coatings and protective sealants, Everbrite Coatings recently released its newest product, CrobialCoat. CrobialCoat provides a durable, clear coating with long-lasting product protection on most surfaces from rust, salt damage, tarnish, corrosion, and oxidation. It also has built-in Antimicrobial technology that’s specifically designed for highly polished or matte metals,…
APM Hexseal is making a difference in its community
APM Hexseal has been designing and manufacturing quality sealing solutions in New Jersey for more than 70 years. Over the decades, the company has developed deep roots in its community and has recently supported several local organizations. This was particularly beneficial due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has impacted the lives of everyone and presents…
How resident engineers make a difference — and the pandemic’s impact on their role
It’s no secret that partnerships mean a lot in answering a client’s needs. Among the various ways, ARaymond chooses to make partnerships successful is through resident engineers. Kevin Wendelken, an ARaymond resident engineer at a large OEM’s Engineering Centre in the UK for nearly 20 years, knows how to make a difference from “inside the…
Rolling the dice on success: A company built on vented screws
It was polio that set Ron Anderson up for a career as a draftsman. Eventually, this path led him to start his own business, UC Components, Inc. — a manufacturer of vented screws and components — from his home garage in Union City, California. He bought a drill press, a spray-mist cooler, and a small…
FTI’s Jo Morris talks fastener training
The Fastener Training Institute’s (FTI) Jo Morris joins us in this interview. She is the director of marketing with FTI, a non-profit organization dedicated to high-quality education and training opportunities in the fastener industry. Jo and John Watchman, the managing director of FTI, spoke with us earlier this year when the COVID-19 pandemic first hit…