Bulten, a supplier of fasteners to the automotive industry, has launched a new fastener product family, “BUFOe”, which drastically reduces carbon dioxide emissions — and, at the same time, halves energy consumption during the manufacturing process. Bulten’s ambition is to create and deliver the most innovative and sustainable fastener solutions. “Our newly launched BUFOe product…
Shimtech renamed Avantus Aerospace
Shimtech Industries, a group of aerospace manufacturing companies in North America and Europe, will become Avantus Aerospace. After 50+ years in the industry, Avantus companies have evolved to manufacture products beyond shims. Today, they boast a wide range of C-class and specialty machined components, including: fasteners, brackets, shims, detail assemblies, and clips, as well as…
How a new product invention led to a global manufacturing company
With a workshop of sorts set up in his garage, K.A. Swanstrom developed a revolutionary product in the early 1940s — one that would reduce time, labor, weight, and inventory on many assembly jobs. This new self-clinching fastener was easy-to-install and provided load-carrying threads in the metal sheets that are too thin to be tapped. …
A new design promises to prevent fastener loosening in vehicles
In any type of vehicle – whether a car, motorcycle, construction or farming equipment, or even an airplane — there can be severe consequences if critical fasteners loosen or fail during operation. If this occurs, it not only affects the function of the equipment and likely causes downtime and costs for repair but for the…
How to optimize the design for piston coupling applications
Written by Jürgen Wenzel Director of Global Marketing, Rotor Clip Manufacturers today face many challenges when building machines and equipment that are supposed to run as smoothly as possible to be efficient, safe, and long-lasting. Design engineers are constantly pushing the limits of feasible designs to maintain an edge in the race for…
Mill-Max expands line of spring pin mating products
Mill-Max Manufacturing Corp. has expanded its family of spring pin mating products, with four new series offering additional diameter and height options. These low-profile SMT disc shaped terminals are ideal for applications where vertical space is at a premium. The expanded series includes the 1593-X, 1618-X, 1625-X, 1656-X SMT discs, with diameters of .093″ (1,98 mm),…
Emerson’s Laser Welder improves manufacturing efficiency and quality of smaller plastic parts
Emerson recently introduced the Branson GLX Micro Laser Welder, supporting the need to manufacture smaller and more delicate plastic parts used in the medical and consumer electronics industries. The bench-top version of the GLX Series uses advanced laser technology and an incredibly low clamp force to produce precise, clean, and repeatable welds of superior aesthetic…
Tristar meets demand for critical fasteners for ventilators
As the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic continues in the U.S., GM/Ventec, and other medical equipment manufacturers have continued their aggressive timetable to ramp-up production of ventilators that have been in short supply. To this end, Connecticut-based manufacturer Tri-Star Industries (an MW Industries company) has been supplying engineered fasteners that are critical to ventilator assemblies.…
Meridian Adhesives appoints new global sales director to its Electronics Division
Meridian Adhesives Group recently appointed Nicolas Schwarz as the global sales director of the company’s Electronics Division. Schwarz joins Meridian after a long tenure with John P. Kummer GmbH (JPK), where he held the position of managing director. In April, Meridian purchased the adhesives division of JPK, at which time Schwarz began his transition to…
DAP’s new line of Tank Bond Adhesives are made for strong, durable bonds
Today’s tough adhesive repair projects require tactical solutions and a product that blends both strength and precision. DAP, a manufacturer and supplier of caulks, sealants, foam, adhesives, and patch and repair products, now offers Tank Bond — a complete line of hard-working adhesives ideal for an extensive list of professionals. “Our heavy-duty line of Tank…