Renate Fofana, Head of Industrial at Lohmann, reflects on industry trends, Lohmann's innovation strategy, and the future of sustainable bonding.

Patrick Faulkner, Lead Engineer at Accu, looks at the different types of screw tips and how their design influences installation.

The experts at Fronius consider the unseen hazard of manual welding: electrical current.

AFC Europe, the new name for TFC Europe, supplies millions of components every year to manufacturing businesses in multiple sectors. Sourcing from a global network of manufacturing partners, ensuring quality is our number one priority. Here, Brian Vince, Quality Manager at AFC Europe emphasises the criticality of ensuring there are no stray needles in any of our haystacks.

What exactly is a formed-in-place gasket (FIPG), and why is it a preferred sealing method? The experts at Robafoam break it down.

Permabond reports that none of its vast range of adhesive products contain methylene chloride. As a company, it is constantly looking for ways to reduce hazards and make its customers' workplaces safer. Permabond offers safer alternatives to methylene chloride-based products that are just as effective.

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.

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.