Bostik, adhesive solutions by Arkema, has invested in UV acrylic hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive (UV acrylic HMPSA) capabilities, which, effective April 2024, expands the manufacture of UV acrylic HMPSAs within its North American facilities and brings its high performance portfolio to market. UV acrylic HMPSAs offer key cost and sustainability advantages. Based on internal testing and data...

In the current climate of heightened environmental responsibility, PEM® has also underlined its readiness for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) regulation. Therefore, by choosing PEM® products, customers are not only assured of the highest quality and reliability, but are also contributing to a sustainable and environmentally responsible future. CBAM is a climate measure designed to...

The Battery Show Europe and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo Europe, has announced a full conference programme, including sessions from Automotive Cells Company, Advanced Electric Machines, Powerco and Volvo, highlighting critical up to date topics continuing to grow the European advanced battery, electric and hybrid vehicle industry forward. Taking place from 18th – 20th June in S...

Lohmann GmbH & Co KG has been awarded the silver medal from EcoVadis for a second consecutive year, recognising its sustainable business strategy and placing the company in the top 15% of the world's most sustainable companies rated by EcoVadis.  EcoVadis evaluates companies based on their performance in the areas of environmental protection, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable...

Hilti has launched the SF 10W-22 drill driver – the latest addition to the company’s Nuron platform. The tool is specially designed for effective woodworking, delivering impressive performance in a variety of professional applications. SF 10W-22 is characterised by an impressive rpm and an improved gearbox switch, which provides a powerful torque of 95Nm for soft joints and 120Nm for hard joint...

When the Swedish Sea Rescue Society (SSRS) rescue vessels were looking for a marine grade, high-quality gas spring that could endure every extreme of the Scandinavian environment, Lesjöfors gas springs were chosen as the ideal solution for the maritime application. The SSRS is involved in approximately 90% of all sea and lake rescues, an astonishing statistic achieved by its 2,500 volunteer cr...

Here Dr Bill Eccles, of Bolt Science, outlines some of the common causes which can result in bolt failure in the mechanical engineering sector. Long ago when I worked as part of a large team of design engineers, there were people who stated that fatigue was the most common cause of bolt failures, others said it was insufficient preload and fatigue was another common indirect cause. I was remin...

Simpson Strong-Tie is expanding its growing line of offsite construction solutions with the new MASOZ™ mudsill anchors, designed for factory construction of sheathed wall panels. These connectors provide an efficient alternative to traditional cast in place anchor bolts, as time isn’t wasted on misaligned anchors. Designed with the user in mind with the aim to reduce time consumption, the smar...

A new addition to the Laser Tools range is the Off-line Ball-End Socket Adaptor Set consisting of three adaptors in ¼ inch drive, 3/8 inch drive, and ½ inch drive sizes, specially designed for quick fastener removal. The distinctive wobble ball end design allows for a 10 degree movement, alongside a further 40 degree range of movement in the shaft. With an approximate overall length of 75mm, t...

Afera, the European Adhesive Tape Association recently held the 11th edition of its biennial Tape College, to deconstruct the complexity of adhesive tapes by teaching the fundamentals and current technical essentials of adhesive tape technology. Hosted and taught by the best and brightest of the field of adhesive tape to professionals relatively new to the market, the three day working sold ou...