Glue holds the world together. Without adhesives, much of modern human civilization — including our cellphones, cars, furniture, walls and the packages arriving on our doorstep — would simply fall apart. The trouble with all those adhesives is that they are not sustainable. A team of chemists at Purdue University led by Jonathan Wilker, professor of chemistry in the College…

Surface-mount technology can add fasteners to printed circuit boards using the same soldering processes as the board’s other electronic components. This uses a system from PEM, one of PennEngineering‘s top brands,  in which various types of fasteners are adhered directly onto a solder pad on the surface of the PCB, using the same soldering processes…

As vehicles become increasingly connected and driving is transformed by sophisticated advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technologies, OEMs and component suppliers are increasingly challenged to manage the heat produced by ECU and ADAS components to ensure their performance and reliability. At the same time, there’s a need to produce these components more cost-effectively,…

Fastenal Company, which offers a range of industrial, fastening, and safety supplies, has begun an operational trial with e-mobility solutions provider ZEVX to convert select pickup trucks in its final-mile delivery fleet to electric vehicles (EVs). After completing a proof-of-concept trial with a single converted vehicle, Fastenal and ZEVX are now conducting a six-state trial…

  White Cap, a distributor of specialty construction supplies, including fasteners and safety products, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BrownCo Manufacturing & Sales, a distributor of specialty concrete products for commercial and highway and bridge contractors across Oklahoma. “The BrownCo team has built strong customer relationships through their industry expertise and steadfast…

Baker Industries, a Lincoln Electric company, announced that it has achieved ISO 14001 certification. Baker is a supplier of tooling, flight hardware, prototyping, CNC machining, fabrication, assembly, finishing, quality inspection, and engineering services to OEM and Tier 1 manufacturers. It is the 40th Lincoln Electric site to achieve ISO 14001 certification. This recognition reflects Lincoln Electric‘s…

It’s a wrap for the Fastener Training Week in Chicago 2023, hosted by the Fastener Training Institute (FTI). The training week is an intensive five days of advanced fastener training for seasoned fastener professionals. “It is an investment in people,” said Jo Morris, marketing director with FTI. “Providing accelerated growth in fastener knowledge and confidence…

Milwaukee Tool introduces the new M18 FUEL 1/2-inch Controlled Torque Impact Wrenches with TORQUE-SENSE, currently the industry’s most torque-repeatable impact wrenches developed and tested uniquely for the solar industry. This means utility-scale solar projects are now provided with customizable reporting to ensure confident installation and a 3X faster install process.   “The solar industry has experienced significant growth…

If Kristin Glink had not changed her mind about a career halfway through college, she never would have made the friends or had the success she’s experiencing in the fastener industry today. The fastener sector wasn’t even on her radar. “Unless you have parents or grandparents in the industry, it’s probably a rare career to…

  MW Components, a precision component manufacturer, announced the acquisition of Elgin Fastener Group, a specialty fastener manufacturer. The acquisition of Elgin Fastener Group expands MW Components’ existing U.S.-based manufacturing locations to provide fasteners and metal components for global distribution. The combined company will offer one of the most comprehensive sets of specialty fasteners on…