Built to Hold: Fastening & Joining for Reliable Design

Fastening, joining and component selection for better-performing, more manufacturable designs.
Sept. 9, 2026

For engineers specifying components for OEM products and industrial equipment, fastening and joining decisions can have a direct impact on joint performance, manufacturability and long-term reliability. This collection of articles examines the engineering considerations behind those decisions, ranging from fastener selection, clamp load and threaded inserts to adhesive bonding, plastic welding and automated joining. The articles take into account materials, tolerances, assembly methods and the application requirements that shape component selection and design.