DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, has announced the release of the new 20V MAX Brushless ½ inch Drill/Driver and Hammer Drill. These tools have been specially optimised for the toughest, heavy-duty jobs on the construction site. Engineered for optimal speed, control and precision in a multitude of jobsite applications, the drills each feature a two-speed transmission, a variable spee...

Dymax has recently announced the release of its 9200-W series of light-curable adhesives which have been manufactured to remove known skin irritants, thus making them suitable for consumer electronic and wearable device applications. This new product portfolio addresses skin-sensitivity concerns related to assembling end-user consumer electronics wearables such as fitness trackers, smart watch...

WEVO-CHEMIE GmbH has developed silicones and adhesives specially designed for fuel cell applications in electric vehicles, and their low gas permeability has been confirmed by ZBT, the hydrogen and fuel cell centre in Duisburg. Hydrogen-based fuel cells achieve high performance and are energy-efficient, hence they have considerable potential for powering electric vehicles. Also, no harmful emis...

Dow has recently announced the expansion of its silicone sealant products to offer photovoltaic (PV) module assembly materials. The newly launched DOWSIL™ PV Product Line, with six silicone-based sealants and adhesives solutions, can be used in frame sealing, rail bonding, junction box bonding and potting, and building integrated photovoltaics installation materials. The global transition to ca...

EJOT ANCHOR FIX® is a simple, efficient and free dimensioning program for heavy duty anchorages. The software was developed to simplify the work of civil engineers, planners and technicians. Recently, EJOT has announced the newest version of its pre-dimensioning software. Users can perform complex calculations quickly and easily, by comparing different fastening possibilities and calculating t...

Atlas Copco Tools & Industrial Assembly Solutions has achieved two landmark approvals from the UK’s Accreditation Service (UKAS) for on-site calibration for measuring both the torque (BS EN 7882:2017) and, crucially, angle parameters (VDI/VDE2648-1) for torque transducers up to 1,400Nm and 360 degree, respectively.  A further accreditation for the on-site calibration of torque wrenches (BS...

Designed for the automotive industry, Laser Tools, a Tool Connection brand, has developed a 24mm crows foot wrench which allows the use of an extension and torque wrench when removing BMW engine injectors. Manufactured to be used in conjunction with the Laser 7335 injectors puller kit for BMW and Mini B38 and B48 engines, the new 24mm crows foot wrench allows the use of an extension and torque...

Ideal for a wide range of applications, from construction to plumbing, stainless steel fasteners are the most popular choice for many industries due to their strength, durability and corrosion resistance. Here Specialinsert® Srl takes a look at the main features and advantages of this widely used material.  Stainless steel is a metal alloy consisting mainly of iron, carbon and over 10% of chrom...

By Ian Parker, freelancer, ianparkerwriter@aol.com The world needs new, sustainable sources of energy – wind, solar, wave and tide energy might not be enough. Nuclear fission is well established but presents considerable environmental risks. Nuclear fusion has long held the promise of unlimited power from hydrogen, but it is technically very difficult to achieve and sustain.  However, last Dece...

MERCURYRT s.r.o has produced digital image correlation software for users who need to go deep into their non-contact optical image measurement techniques.  Developed by MercuryRT’s software engineers, this software technology is based on market trends in capturing and measuring complex analysis of displacement and deformation static, and dynamic, events – providing a platform for high strain ra...