Industrial Materials, Tools & Components Feature Articles

You’ve likely heard of the ‘Toaster Project’ – Thomas Thwaites’s infamous and somewhat funny attempt to create a toaster from scratch.

NEW 21st century manufacturing techniques in building products, bring benefits in costs, low long term maintenance, health and the environment.

Learn about the process of additive injection manufacturing, the industry behind fuel blending.

Our marine, industrial and military-spec cable glands and fittings have the certifications that you need for demanding environments as found in rail, marine and military infrastructure ...

While some installers and manufacturers see the price-point as the most important criteria when selecting a cable tie, there are real advantages to using a more professional and ...

Heyco's HEYbrid Liquid Tight Cordgrips cover more cable range with fewer SKU's and are the Ultimate in Liquid Tight Strain Relief Protection.

The durable, versatile, lightweight and low-cost qualities of plastic have ensured that we now depend on it in our daily lives.

FLIR optical gas imaging (OGI) cameras are highly specialized thermal cameras that are spectrally filtered to visualize specific gas emissions.

Metal pillow blocks become more economical thanks to low-cost spherical insert bearings made of high-performance igus polymers available from Treotham.

Qualitative vs. Quantitative Thermography: Understanding What Is Required and When

Fast, Good or Cheap. As the age old adage goes, pick two of the three. Modular construction, however, may just be the exception to that rule.

20 Years ago there was blown film – end of story. It did what is was designed to do – protect product from the elements and bind it to a pallet.

What works best and can we make this simpler and more productive?

Is pallet wrap enough or do I need more to stabilise my pallet?

Today, metalworking has become one of the most widely used applications of waterjet cutting.

How waterjet cutting works

As part of a global brand’s drive to boost health and safety on their distribution centre, A-SAFE were asked to supply solutions to safeguard essential machinery and equipment

Intercept Preserves a Slice of History

The waste management and recycling industry has seen an increase in the adoption of automated recycling and waste management systems. These systems are revolutionising these industries ...

From technical innovation to standard product – development of the igus roller energy chains