As composite materials evolve and production methods advance, so does bigHead's commitment to staying ahead. The need for ever smarter, ever more adaptable fastening solutions is growing.

Axial tapered section retaining rings, also known as circlips, are the most widely used styles of retaining rings, selected for their versatility and strength. The experts at Rotor Clip explain their design, installation and benefits.

Panasonic Factory Solutions and longstanding partner, SYN-TIG, have significantly upgraded the production line for medical furniture manufacturer, Haelvoet, using Panasonic's TAWERS G4 Welding Robot System.

Master Bond EP3HTSDA-2Med is a true one component epoxy that is not pre-mixed and frozen. It offers an easy dispensing profile with an exceptionally long working life at room temperature, making it ideal for streamlining automated assembly.

When it comes to choosing battery-powered tools, it's crucial to look beyond the initial purchase price, and instead focus on Total Cost of Ownership, or TCO. The experts at Zygology outline each aspect of TCO that you should consider before buying new battery-powered tools.

In any bonding or coating process - or any process which involves adhesion - there is a need to understand surface energy and wettability in a quantitative way, to ensure adhesion. Dyne Pens and Inks can be used to assess surface energy and wetting. Here, Alison Fox, Sales Manager of Dyne Testing, an Intertronics brand, outlines some hints and tips when using Dyne pens.

The Assembly and Protection Solutions Division of Parker Hannifin has announced the launch of CoolTherm TC-850 thermally conductive structural adhesive specifically designed to enhance thermal management, structural integrity and product efficiency in electric vehicle battery packs.

TR has unveiled what it is describing as a breakthrough in sustainable materials with the development of a range of plastic fasteners and components produced using 100% recycled nylon.

Intertronics presents Born2Bond Ultra K85, a fast curing, single-part adhesive, which it says is the first 'instant' adhesive to withstand up to 1,000 hours at 85degC and 85% relative humidity. It can bond a wide range of substrates including plastics, rubbers and metals, and is applicable to applications in consumer electronics, automotive and medical device manufacturing.

norelem has expanded its range of floating clamps with the introduction of a new, highly compact, in-house manufactured model for clamping and supporting components at overdetermined clamping points.