At the World Human Powered Speed Challenge at Battle Mountain, Nevada, USA, Paralympian Karen Darke, MBE and Ken Talbot broke world records for both male and female arm powered speed.

Whilst design and production engineering for some applications requires fastening to occur with tolerances measured in microns – medical equipment and electronics assemblies together with aerospace and defence products being good examples – it is a fact that in the wider manufacturing arena there has to be, by necessity, more latitude.

Ideas are aplenty, and innovation will never run out as long as we have those ideas. Our world today is fueled by umpteen ideas that can change the way we move forward and, to aid this, we also have tools that are designed to provide a pedestal for growth and progress.

In this case study, Techsil provided Speed Plastics with a flexible silicone adhesive and a fast, reliable, consistent dispensing solution in the manufacture of a Smoke Hood.

There are numerous applications that require a method of bonding using an adhesive but even Chemique Adhesives was surprised when it was contacted by Squirrel Cricket, an Australian company founded by cricketing enthusiasts which offers innovative grips for cricket bats.

One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of audio and hi-fi furniture has specified special ‘speaker spikes’ from Fitsco Industries.

Böllhoff’s RIVKLE blind rivet nuts have been helping climbers to take big steps forward when it comes to maintaining their skills and fitness levels.

PDM, a true showcase of the UK’s dynamic plastics sector, is returning to its traditional home of Telford this June. The free-to-attend event which offers an all-encompassing exhibition and conference for plastics design, moulding, packaging and recycling will take place at the Telford International Centre on 19 and 20 June 2018.