Features

Solving joining challenges as device manufacturers move away from PVC and PC

Joining techniques commonly used with polycarbonate and PVC — including adhesives and mechanical fasteners — are not effective on other resin choices.

Product focus: what is surface energy?

Surface energy is the relative measurement of energy found at the surface of a solid. Tantec UK & Ireland, a UK provider of surface energy measuring and testing solutions, explains all

What if you don’t know what you want?

Three industrial distributors explain their approach to customers that need extra support in developing an assembly process.

Taking control of component supply

Chris Billinge, business development director of supply chain specialist TFC, explains how automated replenishment technology can help improve manufacturers' supply chain management.

How can ultrasonic welding reduce your carbon footprint?

By Patrick O’Sullivan, product specialist at Branson Welding and Assembly at Emerson Automation Solutions

What are the advantages & disadvantages of 3D printed silicone?

3D printing silicone moulds is a new manufacturing process that is perfect for rapidly testing product ideas and also low volume productions. By Matthew Bishop, director, Viking Extrusions

Inventory management in the aerospace supply chain

Brian Vince, group quality manager at supply chain specialist TFC, shares expertise on using smart inventory management solutions to improve compliance in light of AS13100

Even better than the reel thing?

For many applications, a liquid pressure-sensitive adhesive is a practical alternative to an industrial tape. Eamonn Redmond, sales director of Inseto, explains why

A guide to PU adhesives

Polyurethane adhesives’ unique characteristics have made them popular in many industries, as they can be formulated to provide a range of properties, explains Chemique Adhesives

Sustainability benefits of LED UV curing

LED UV curing lamps are gaining popularity as a replacement for mercury arc lamps when curing light curable materials.

Silicone extrusions: key factor in fire safety

In industry there are always potential dangers, including the risk of a fire breaking out. Silicone rubber, with its heat and flame resistant properties, plays a huge role in fire safety within a...

Cable overmoulding adhesion issue solved by plasma treatment

Wavecon Ltd was looking for a way to optimise the adhesion of an overmoulding material to a cable sheath.