Modern technological advances have seen electronic systems integrated into nearly every facet of life and environment. Delicate electronics are no longer simply working in dedicated machine rooms, but are instead being carried around in our pockets, through deserts, and oceans. These environments present potential threats to the backbone of modern computing – the printed…

Anaerobic adhesives offer an excellent way to adhere metal components in the absence of oxygen, without the need for light or heat. Because of their unique properties, anaerobic adhesives are applied mainly as threadlockers – to fix bolts and screws in metal assemblies. They can also be used in airtight plastic assemblies like those with…

We are pleased to confirm the availability of Fisnar’s new series of Tip Alignment Modules. As a robotic accessory, Fisnar Tip Alignment Modules aid in the smooth operation of a robot and simplify the operator’s process. The Fisnar TA Series has been specially designed for dispensing applications requiring tip changes that could potentially alter the fluid…

In nearly every industry from automotive to manufacturing, lubricants are integral to the long-term operation of any system with parts that come into contact with each other repeatedly. Lubricants are necessary because at a microscopic level friction between two surfaces causes the related stresses of wear and heat. These stresses lead to breakdowns or inefficiencies…

  Ellsworth Adhesives Europe Launch New Swedish Website Ellsworth Adhesives Europe, leading distributor of adhesives, specialty chemicals and adhesive dispensing equipment, has just announced the launch of its new Swedish website. Ellsworth Adhesives Sweden was established in 2003, following the acquisition of Sikema AB, a local distributor of adhesive materials. Thirteen years on, Ellsworth Sweden…

  Soldering : The Basics While there are adhesives and other materials capable of bonding metals, soldering tends to be the preferred method of joining smaller more intricate metal components and is commonly used in the electronics production assembly line. The soldering process involves melting and flowing a filler metal or solder, into the joint…