Features

A blooming problem

Blooming – that unwelcome haze that can occur after applying the wrong adhesive – can detract from the visual appearance of the bonded parts. Bob Orme, senior applications engineer at Loctite...

A guide to retaining ring styles

Retaining rings, unassuming but critical components in the world of engineering and mechanics, come in various forms, each with its unique characteristics and advantages.

Developments in brazing

Despite being thousands of years old, brazing remains relevant today for many applications, in a variety of processes, and new developments continue to come down the line

Reusable standard parts

How CAD-produced standard parts, the building blocks of new designs, speed up the design process and increase efficiency. Tom Austin-Morgan reports

Better vendor relationships for global success

In today's business landscape, minimising surprise in global sourcing may seem impossible. However, it's not about predicting the future, it's about being prepared for unexpected challenges.

The processability of adhesives

When specifying an adhesive, the primary consideration is functionality, but considering its processability at the design stage can save time, money and effort.

Adhesives support battery pack assembly

Techsil has been working alongside Panacol to offer adhesive solutions for cell contacting systems and battery packs.

CPT tech can help extend EV range

H.B Fuller’s Michael Owens explores how the Cell- to -Pack (CTP) battery construction method has emerged as one strategy to help increase the range of electric vehicles (EV).

The importance of prototyping in spring manufacturing

European Springs & Pressings has uploaded a blog post delving into the significance of prototyping in spring manufacturing.

Benefits of Using Adhesives in Trailer Manufacturing

Ralf Fuhrmann, business director Transportation Industries EIMEA, Global BTRS, has posted an article exploring the benefits of using adhesives in trailer manufacturing on H.B Fuller’s The Gluetalk...

Avoiding voids in aerospace potting applications

Intertronics has uploaded a post offering advice on how to avoid voids in aerospace potting applications.

BigHead’s composite material fastening aids EV manufacture

BigHead has uploaded an article detailing how its expertise in composite material fastening is central to electric vehicle (EV) manufacture.