In thousands of applications, structural adhesives are being used as a viable alternative to mechanical connections: screws, rivets, or spot welds. Here Peter Swanson, founder and executive chair of adhesives specialist Intertronics, weighs up mechanical bonding versus adhesive bonding, and gives some advice for designing in an adhesive.

Almir Jakupovic, sales director at norelem, discusses how modular clamping systems are revolutionising precision in metrology, providing engineers with an adaptable, efficient and sustainable solution to meet the demands of high-precision industries.

Patrick Faulkner, lead engineer at Accu, looks at why understanding surface roughness is essential for manufacturers and engineers - not only to ensure functionality but also to optimise the longevity and reliability of the final product.

Static mixing nozzles are vital for dispensing and are used for mixing or blending of two-part adhesives, potting compounds and other protective materials, where products are packaged in cartridges or used in metering and mixing equipment. But how do you identify which one you have so you can order more? Kevin Brownsill, head of learning and development for adhesives and dispensing specialist Intertronics, explains.

Not only do collaborative robots make welding more interesting and safe, they also make it more profitable - even for small batch sizes, as the experts at Fronius explain.

Corrosion is a common enemy of fasteners. Over time, it causes them to weaken, rust, and ultimately fail. The experts at Zygology share five practical tips to help you preserve your fasteners and keep them in top condition.

Peter Swanson, Founder and Executive Chair of adhesives and dispensing equipment specialist Intertronics, shares a hypothetical worked example of a dispensing progression, working from simple manual dispensing to semi-automated bulk dispensing.

Methyl methacrylate structural adhesives (MMAs) offer strength, toughness, and ease of use when bonding metals, plastics, and composites. Here Ben Swanson, Joint Managing Director at adhesives specialist Intertronics, shares an overview of this useful adhesive technology.

WireSense, TouchSense, SeamTracking and TeachMode are patented assistance systems for robotic welding designed by Fronius to improve weld quality and increase efficiency in industrial manufacturing.

The shift to renewable energy is here, and with it comes valuable infrastructure that needs protecting. Rain, dust and other environmental factors are constant threats to outdoor equipment, and a quality gasket could be the difference between safe energy storage systems and costly damage, as the experts at Southco explain.