Bioplastics are increasingly also used in the components of industrial products. Examples of bioplastic components are to be found in the automotive, electronics and building industries. However, ...

They hold together everything from the most delicate watch to the largest bridge. The world is literally kept from coming apart by screws and bolts, and yet we don’t often give a thought to these ...

Self-tapping screws are usually drilled into pre-made holes (pilot holes) in metals, such as zinc, aluminum, and bronze and its alloys, as well as plastics and resin-impregnated plywood. They create ...

When joining lightweight metals, the focus is on the installation space available and on optimizing performance and cost, as well as on the reliability of the fastening. And in light of that, an ...