Milwaukee Tool is dedicated to solving user challenges and improving their day-to-day experience through game-changing tools and equipment. The company is now offering its next generation of high-performance drilling and driving solutions with the M18 FUEL Drill and Impact. Leading as one of the most powerful solutions on the market, the M18 FUEL 1/2″ Hammer…

This news comes from the Purdue Research Foundation. Read the full article here. A recyclable, compostable and biodegradable adhesive developed by Purdue University researchers has been optioned to Massachusetts-based gluECO Adhesives LLC, which plans an initial line of products in the fourth quarter of 2022. Traditional adhesives are petroleum-derived, permanent and often toxic. Purdue researchers led…

Did you know that although sealing plugs account for less than 1% of the bill-of-materials cost, sealing failures lead to extremely high follow-up costs? Failures can result in accidents, personal and equipment damage, and recalls. Avseal Sealing plugs from Stanley Engineered Fastening are suitable for the fast and safe sealing of boreholes in applications where…

The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) is offering a full-day, in-person class at the International Fastener Expo (IFE): How Fasteners Are Made and What Drives the Cost of a Fastener. It is sponsored by Star Stainless Screw Co. IFE is currently the largest industrial fasteners, tooling, and machinery event in North America. This year, the event…

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 70% of hand and arm injuries happen while users are not wearing gloves or sleeves. These injuries result in 121,800+ hours of lost work time annually. To this end, Milwaukee Tool is continuing their dedication to safety and hand protection by introducing ANSI-rated*, High-Dexterity Polyurethane Dipped Gloves. These…

PPG, which has delivered specialty materials and coatings for nearly 140 years, announced that it will increase manufacturing output to meet the rising demand for its commercial aerospace aftermarket products. The company expects to increase employment levels at its Huntsville, Alabama. and Sylmar, California. manufacturing facilities by up to 20% to fulfill higher demand from…

Henkel, a global supplier of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has announced the opening of its branded Henkel Researchers’ World classroom in North America. Henkel Researchers’ World introduces children to the concepts of sustainability, consumption, recycling, materials science, and more. The classroom sits within the newly opened Whittingham Discovery Center, a state-of-the-art visitor and environmental education…

As per a new report published by Global Market Insights Inc., the hot-melt adhesives market was estimated at U.S. $12.25 billion in 2021 and is projected to exceed $19.35 billion in revenue by 2028 — progressing at a CAGR of 7% from 2022 to 2028. There is a reason for this. Hot-melt adhesives have a long shelf life,…

Self-clinching fasteners were first developed in the U.S. some 70+ years ago as a way to handle high torque loads in thin pieces of sheet metal. Electronic Fasteners, Inc. (EFI) offers self-clinching options for a variety of fasteners, including nuts, studs, and stand-offs. These components create permanent, sturdy threads in soft materials, making them hard…

Hilti North America, an innovator of tools, technology, software, and services to the commercial construction industry is leading a fundamental shift in how customers run their businesses with the launch of ON!Track Unite, a new open Application Programming Interface (API) for software integration. The platform transforms what’s often complex and manual-based into a seamless digital experience…