Coiled pins were designed with assembly in mind. Compared to other pins, their square ends, concentric chamfers and lower insertion forces make them ideal for easy installation. Additionally, coiled pins can accommodate wider hole tolerances than any other pin because they compress during (more...)

To assist with the development of an automated masking system for a leading UK aerospace company, automation solution provider Astech Projects turned to adhesives and coatings specialist Intertronics. Astech Projects, part of Schauenburg International group of companies, is a supplier of robotics (more...)

Anyone regularly using simple slotted drive screws – with a traditional straight bladed screwdriver, will be aware of its shortcomings, and with a power driver then even more so. The old-style slotted drive will “cam-out” easily, is almost impossible to centre and if the tool or (more...)

The Sydney Opera House turned out to be one of the most disastrous construction projects in history, running vastly over time and budget. Here Kevin Cook of Intertronics gives his top tips for ensuring a prototype can be turned into an efficiently manufactured product. Designed by Danish architect (more...)

The latest technological innovations reach a wide variety of industries and components, even revolutionising the humble screw. Many industries now require that fasteners have increased strength, resistance to extreme temperatures, smoother surfaces and lower friction. Essentra Components (more...)

Design engineers will earn the gratitude of their production engineering colleagues if they can specify or allow for a light curing adhesive. Light curing adhesives can provide very significant performance and process advantages. “Designing-In Light Curing Adhesives” offers some (more...)

There is no such thing as a perfect adhesive, but it’s important to select the most appropriate for your application. Here Peter Swanson of Intertronics shares some tips for choosing an adhesive. Forward planning is crucial, whether baking a cake, building a house or going travelling. When (more...)

Here the experts from Essentra Components compare plastic and metal fasteners, and explain why the plastic option can often be a better choice. Metal is the most common material used to create fastening solutions, however plastic fasteners offer a different and often more appropriate set of (more...)

To give manufacturers access to the latest in automated liquid dispensing technology, Intertronics is introducing the next generation of modular Fisnar F4000 Advance series robots. The new series comprises the most extensive range of robots in the industry. This enables manufacturers to specify a (more...)

Gesipa has extended its Bird Pro series with a networked battery-powered setting tool, the iBird Pro. This device has been particularly designed for integration into IoT/Industry 4.0 and lean production environments. The iBird Pro tool can be connected to the iBird Pro App on up to three devices (more...)