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How automated replenishment improves inventory management

For businesses looking to streamline their processes, automated replenishment could be a winning approach, argues Chris Billinge, business development director of supply chain specialist TFC.

The benefits of a high-quality hose clip

Many people turn to cheaper, Chinese-produced products to save money. However, in the case of hose clips, this could pose a serious problem for your machinery.

Dispensing robot ROI: a worked example

Peter Swanson, managing director of adhesives and dispensing equipment specialist Intertronics, shares a hypothetical worked example of the ROI of a dispensing robot for an electronics contract...

How porosity sealing helps to put F1 teams in pole position

Carbon fibre has become an essential teammate for F1 drivers, helping them to achieve ever faster speeds, safely.

Staying ahead in EV design

According to Next Green Car, 2021 saw the largest ever annual increase in the number of electric vehicle registrations. Over 305,000 were registered, a 74 per cent increase compared with 2020.

Adhesive considerations at the design stage: streamlining the path to production

Simon Gibbs, technical sales executive at adhesives specialist Intertronics, explains the benefits of considering adhesives early in a project.

What are the differences between cut and rolled threads?

Are the threads cut or rolled? Earnest Machine explains the differences between the two production types.

Between a glue and a seal

Silyl-modified polymers (also known as silane-modified polymers, or SMPs), offer a wide applicability and share properties of both sealants and adhesives

EMKA guides HVAC OEM through component manufacturing changes

HANSA develops and produces air-conditioning and ventilation systems for schools, offices, sports halls, swimming pools, hospitals, industry and IT rooms.

Composite panel fastening for offshore power

Some years ago, Siemens Wind Power investigated the use of more composite materials for the nacelles on its 6 MW offshore wind turbines. A focus was improving nacelle panel assembly and disassembly.

What is surface energy?

Tantec UK & Ireland, a UK provider of surface energy measuring and testing solutions, explains all

Chemique guide to polyurethane adhesives

Polyurethane (PU) adhesives have been a popular choice in many industries as they can be formulated to provide a range of physical properties, writes Chemique Adhesives.