Recent developments in the fastener industry have seen a number of distributors, who have previously been resolute in their independent position in the supply chain, moving by acquisition into manufacturing.
Although Loctite threadlocking adhesives and retaining compounds are industry-proven, there remain some engineers who are either unaware of the products, or lack the necessary confidence to apply them to their assemblies.
Trials are currently underway that could see the introduction of significant production efficiencies for a major supplier to the aerospace industry.
The Medical Device industry demands quality, consistency, cleanliness and traceability in all aspects of component production.
Opel is using 3D printed manufacturing tools to attach production parts to its‘Adam' car, including roof spoilers, glass roofs and even the special lettering on its rear side-windows.