Written by Chris Adam Purdue University Make them tougher by making them weaker. That’s the proposed solution from a Purdue University research team – well-known for its adhesive technology. “We have been using inspiration from sea creatures to develop several new adhesives,” said Jonathan Wilker, a Purdue professor of chemistry and materials engineering, who helps lead…
Fastener Engineering announces media partnership with Fastener Fair USA
Our team at Fastener Engineering, a comprehensive publication covering fastening components and technology, is proud to partner with Fastener Fair USA as an official media sponsor. The third-annual event takes place May 18 to 20 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. Fastener Fair USA is the fastest-growing exhibition in the U.S. dedicated to…
Global superalloy fasteners market expected to grow markedly until 2026
The global superalloy fasteners market is anticipated to rise at a considerable rate between 2020 and 2026. This is according to 360 Research Reports’ “Superalloy Fasteners Market” report, which encompasses analytical and statistical information regarding market summary, development, demand, and forecast analysis. Superalloy Fasteners Industry 2020 covers a detailed overview of the Superalloy Fasteners Market…
Meet the president of Women in the Fastener Industry
About five years ago, Jennifer Kushnir was setting up and working a booth at a fastener-related trade show when the one beside hers kept catching her eye. “All of these women kept stopping by that booth, talking, hugging, connecting — they all looked so supportive of one another,” she shares. “And, of course, you couldn’t…
Fastenal launches electric truck pilot program for its deliveries
Each business day, Fastenal trucks fuel up before heading out to deliver industrial and construction parts and supplies to surrounding branches and customer locations. Fastenal offers a broad product range, spanning more than nine major product lines – from fasteners and tools to safety and janitorial supplies. For one recent addition to the Fastenal fleet,…
Sky Climber offers patent-pending Rhino Hybrid nuts
Sky Climber, a designer and manufacturer of a wide variety of new and innovative fasteners, offers the patent-pending Rhino Hybrid high-strength nuts, which are available in a variety of materials and engineered for maximum strength. Ideal for aerospace, automotive, and commercial applications, Rhino Hybrid nuts deliver reliable performance with minimal weight. Sky Climber Fasteners is…
icotek offers new sizes for its screwless, pre-assembled KEL-QUICK
icotek has announced its first split multi-range grommets QTMB, including new sizes for its screwless pre-assembled cable entry KEL-QUICK. The new QTMB grommet enables the entry of pre-terminated cables into the KEL-QUICK system from icotek. The flexibility of the grommets is up to 3 mm. The variable clamping range makes the QTMB extremely helpful if…
From cast iron products to fasteners, NBK offers four centuries of experience
Few companies can attest to a history of more than 100 years but Japanese-based Nabeya Bi-tech Kaisha, or NBK, dates back centuries. The specialty manufacturer of mechanical components, including fasteners, began in the year 1560. “Originally, NBK was a manufacturer of cast-iron products, such as pots and pans, lanterns, and such,” shares Hikoki Goto, engineering…
Rotor Clip names Unicorp Electronic as new ROTOREXPRESS partner
Rotor Clip Company Inc. announced that Electro Hardware, a division of Unicorp Electronic Hardware & Fasteners, is now an official ROTOREXPRESS partner. This makes Electro Hardware the first ROTOREXPRESS partner on the East Coast of the U.S. and expands the program to 10 partners, globally. The ROTOREXPRESS partner program is intended to give all OEMs…
TriMas Aerospace awarded new fastener contracts by Airbus
TriMas announced that TriMas Aerospace has been awarded multi-year contracts with Airbus. TriMas Aerospace’s Monogram Aerospace Fasteners and Allfast Fastening Systems operations were both awarded new supply contracts by Airbus, expanding the company’s engineered fastener global sales activity. “We are excited to expand our strategic partnership with Airbus through the addition of newly qualified fastener…