New technology shows promise for joining dissimilar materials without fasteners or adhesive and without damaging either part.

This new torque tube weighs one-third less than comparable steel models.

Engineers need to understand how multiple variables can affect fastening applications.

Threaded and nonthreaded fasteners are, by far, the most popular means of assembling parts. Here’s a look at some of the latest fasteners and the equipment for installing them.

Error-proofing was a recurring theme at the Assembly Show South, especially with fastening tools.

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN—Matrix Engineering Consultants and NNi Training and Consulting Inc. will be teaching a class, “Fundamentals of Threaded Fastener and Joint Design,” Oct 15-17 .

Infrared system locates position of fastening tools in real time with no latency.

Equipped with a built-in controller, the Nexo cordless nutrunner monitors and documents the fastening process without sacrificing ergonomics.

Digital tools help bridge the skills gap and improve quality.

TUVE, Sweden—Every time an assembler uses an electric fastening tool at the Volvo Group truck factory here, the data from the operation is logged and stored. Engineers are now using that data to increase quality.