While this object may appear to be a hole punch, it is much more than that. It is “a novel device that manufactures something from nothing,” as described by the company. This environmentally green ...

This White Paper examines the advantages and disadvantages of solid pins, adhesives, screws, bolts, and snap-fit joints used to assemble and retain plastic components. Designers must consider ...

Even though the application requirements do not justify it, fasteners used in medical devices are usually specified as extremely tightly toleranced parts. In addition, due to the unfamiliarity of the ...