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How Light-Curable Materials enable stronger bonds across substrates

Dymax has uploaded an article explaining how light-curable materials are enabling stronger bonds across substrates.

Standard spring elements vs bespoke spring design

European Springs has uploaded an article looking into the differences, advantages, and considerations associated with standard spring elements versus bespoke spring design, shedding light on the...

Power showdown: battery tools vs pneumatic tools

Gesipa has uploaded an article exploring the merits of battery-powered and pneumatic riveting tools while also considering the factors that manufacturers should weigh-up when making this choice.

Rivet nuts are suitable for a range of applications 

Rivet nuts offer a simple way to provide a thread for thin sheet materials, without access to the rear side of the workpiece. Will Dalrymple explains how suppliers have developed it to suit a huge...

Igus showcases low carbon bike components

Igus showcased recyclable and partly-recycled components for bicycle manufacturers, including handlebars that are about to go into production, at Eurobike 2023 in Frankfurt, Germany.

How will the new regulations impact manufacturers using PU adhesives?

New legislation requiring training for the handling of materials containing diisocyanates, which is coming in on 24 August this year, has brought attention to polyurethane adhesives (PUs).

The advantages of using demo tools

Scell-it UK has uploaded a post emphasising how product demonstrations can increase a customer’s confidence and the likelihood that they will make a purchase.

How do you trust your suppliers?

Structural Adhesives has uploaded a post posing the question: How do you trust your suppliers?

Use of adhesives in an EV battery

ITW Performance Polymers offers a guide to adhesives used in EV batteries.

Abrasion resistance with epoxies and polyurethanes

ITW Performance Polymers explains what abrasion is and how its effects can be minimised

Five reasons why hose clamps are superior to nut and bolt clamps

JCS Hi-torque explains the pros of hose clips.

Top trends in the tissue and towel market

In tissue and towel products, adhesives play a critical role in the manufacturing process, write Adam Brennan and Erin Johnson