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Fastening & Joining
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Fastening & Joining
What are the Best Strategies for Reducing Thermal Distortion in Welding?
Thermal distortion can push precision welds out of tolerance despite careful process control. Learn how preheating, clamping, robotics and thermal tensioning help reduce warping...
June 23, 2026
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The Perfect Melt
Fastening & Joining
SPIROL’s Heat-Insertion Tech Ensures Repeatable Threaded Insert Placement
April 21, 2026
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Automatic ultrasonic welding in manufacturing by use robotic automation system tool.
Fastening & Joining
Beyond Adhesives: The Kinematic Shift Toward Mechatronic Determinism
March 31, 2026
XINTC
Dome-shaped hydrogen storage modules offer safe, low-pressure storage of hydrogen in capacities from 150m³ up to 10.000m³.
Fastening & Joining
XINTC Unveils Near-Maintenance-Free Multicore Electrolyzer System for Green Hydrogen
March 4, 2026
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Bolted joints
Mechanical & Motion Systems
A Practical Method for Estimating Moment Stiffness in Bolted Connections
Feb. 16, 2026
Emerson
Branson’s ultrasonic plastic welding systems enable the precise assembly in a range of products, including automotive components, textiles, medical devices, electronics and household products.
Fastening & Joining
Joining Plastics: Smarter Welding, Better Designs, Stronger Assemblies
Jan. 29, 2026
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The station team at Bellinghausen Station in Antarctica must meticulously plan to bring sufficient tools and repair materials each year, anticipating possible points of failure well in advance to ensure uninterrupted operations.
Mechanical & Motion Systems
Laser Welding at the Edge of the World
Jan. 13, 2026
Bossard
Bossard fasteners
Mechanical & Motion Systems
An Application Engineer’s Insights on Fastening and Joining Components
Sept. 15, 2025
Smalley
Nestawave springs from Smalley
Mechanical & Motion Systems
Hold it Together: Fasteners, Springs, Screws, Nuts, Bolts
Sept. 15, 2025
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