Lightweight UAV sandwich structures offer exceptional strength-to-weight performance. But they leave almost no margin for error when it comes to fastening. When a manufacturer found that even a small tightening force could crush the core, and a relatively small loading across a small area could disbond the skins, it turned to bigHead for a solution.

Chemique Adhesives has invested in new equipment and expanded its manufacturing and storage facilities, reinforcing its ability to provide a consistent and dependable supply to customers.

DELO has developed an adhesive that consists primarily of bio-based components and combines performance with sustainability. DELO PHOTOBOND SJ4192 is characterised by excellent moisture resistance as well as high flexibility and peel strength.

Microcapsules containing a reactive two-component adhesive can simplify bonding processes in industry and assembly while improving occupational safety. The Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP is looking for partners from industry and research who would like to contribute specific components, carrier materials or assembly processes for application-oriented testing.

Powder product packaging machine manufacturer Arodo has reduced waste, optimised processes and capitalised on time efficiencies by introducing lubricated Lubrinox fasteners supplied from Fabory, unlocking product quality and efficiency benefits.

Accu, the Huddersfield-based precision engineering components supplier, has announced its return to exhibit at STEMFest Yorkshire and Humber, in a bid to inspire young people with the wide range of career opportunities in engineering.

Working with adhesives supplier Intertronics, an electronics manufacturer has rebuilt its approach to encapsulation around automated dispensing and controlled UV curing, transforming production repeatability, eliminating a costly scrap problem, and enabling the business to grow with confidence.

Accu, the Huddersfield-based precision engineering components supplier trusted by 75% of the world's top manufacturers, has expanded its undergraduate scholarship scheme to support the next generation of engineering talent.

Structural adhesives provide strong, load-bearing joints for industrial and engineering applications. Specifying one involves weighing up technical and process requirements. Here, Kevin Brownsill, Head of Technical: Learning and Development at adhesives specialist Intertronics, shares advice on what to consider when specifying a structural adhesive for a high-performance application.

The best available option. That's not the same as perfect. The best available option is always available. Perfect almost never is. Here, Peter Swanson, Executive Chair and Founder of adhesives specialist Intertronics, explains why perfect should never be the enemy of good when selecting an adhesive for your application.