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New plastic inserts are superlight, corrosion-free and good for Mach 2

06/04/2018

Fitsco developed its ‘patent-pending’ new range of plastic threaded inserts in 2017. Since then, the new LiteFit plastic threaded insert has been specified as a ‘metal replacement’ part for an ‘in-cockpit’ application on the Eurofighter Typhoon.

Connecting cars, now and in the future

06/04/2018

We are constantly being introduced to new means of connecting, updating and digitising every aspect of our lives, and the automotive industry is no exception.

Fastener security with Challenge Europe

06/04/2018

When a manufacturer is considering security issues around fasteners, generally there are three aspects: 1.) the ability of the fastener to securely do its job and withstand problems such as vandalism; 2.) how secure will the fastener be in service, how for example will it seal or retain components and/or fluids? And 3.) how confident can I be in my selection and my supply chain?

Rutland Plastics get its teeth into a new product

02/03/2018

“The brief was simple to begin with – a box for my electric toothbrush”, explains Ged McCall, Schelle founder. He turned to Rutland Plastics for help.

Zip manufacturer cuts product development time using 3D printing

01/03/2018

In an increasingly global and competitive marketplace, YKK Europe Ltd. is leading the assault on product development times by investing in Stratasys PolyJet 3D printing technology.

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New plastic inserts are superlight, corrosion-free and good for Mach 2

Connecting cars, now and in the future

Fastener security with Challenge Europe

Rutland Plastics get its teeth into a new product

Zip manufacturer cuts product development time using 3D printing