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Fasteners for Industrial Robots: Automation Driving the Future of Manufacturing

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  As the manufacturing industry rapidly embraces automation, industrial robots are becoming indispensable. These high-performance machines handle demanding tasks such as assembly, palletizing, spraying, and welding, significantly enhancing productivity and precision. However, the reliability of these robots hinges on a critical yet often overlooked component: fasteners. Fasteners for industrial robots must meet stringent requirements, including vibration resistance, high durability, reliable quality, and corrosion resistance, to ensure the seamless operation of robots in harsh and dynamic environments. Multifunctional Fasteners for Industrial Robots Selecting the right fasteners can drastically impact the performance of industrial robots . Multifunctional fasteners combine specialized features to meet the unique demands of automation systems. Wedge-Locking Fasteners Designed to resist loosening caused by vibrations or dynamic loads, wedge-locking fasteners enhance the st...

Fasteners for Trains and Railway Technology: Enhancing Reliability and Efficiency

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  The railway sector's increasing demand for reliability, speed, and punctuality is driving advancements in train and railway technology . With the push for faster and more economical trains, lightweight materials are becoming the norm. Alongside this, production throughput times and lean maintenance practices must be optimized, creating unique challenges for fasteners. At Bossard, we recognize these industry trends and provide railway-specific fastening solutions that adhere to the highest safety and quality standards. Our solutions are tailored to enhance efficiency and productivity, ensuring seamless operations in rail technology. Rail-Specific Fasteners by Application: Supply Units in Rail Vehicles Passenger comfort and easy maintenance are priorities in supply units. Fasteners must be quickly replaceable, reusable, and suitable for safe mounting. Key Fasteners: Cable glands, compression latches, hose clamps, blind rivet nuts, and high-strength threaded inserts. Rai...

A Tailormade Screw for a Drone: Meeting the Demands of the Sky

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Fastening innovation takes flight with EHang's Falcon-B drone . When our customer EHang approached us with a challenge, it was clear that only a bespoke solution could meet their ambitious goals. EHang required a fastening element for their Falcon-B drone that balanced lightweight design, vibration resistance, security, and easy maintenance—a tall order, but one we were excited to tackle. The Mission: Overcoming the Limits of the Sky EHang Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd. is transforming human mobility with a bold vision: allowing people to fly as free as birds. Known as a trailblazer in the drone industry, the Chinese company specializes in developing cutting-edge drones, including those for unmanned passenger transport. Professionally deployed in diverse fields such as security, environmental monitoring, transport safety, and cartography, drones are becoming indispensable tools for the modern world. EHang stands out as a market leader, pioneering innovations that redefine h...

Smart Factory Logistics to Know Your Parts Usage and Not be Caught Unprepared

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Your Kanban system may have worked adequately so far. However, it does involve constant attention from your suppliers, shippers, and warehouse staff so that products enter and leave your warehouse in a timely manner. You also have to juggle inventory levels and fulfillment requests to ensure that you process orders promptly and with the correct quantities. How does your current Kanban system stack up when challenged with unforeseen events?  When headlines forecast supply chain interruption or material shortages, do you have the usage data on hand to ensure your assembly line won’t be stopped in the days ahead? Despite your vigilance, you’re sometimes caught unprepared when stock levels don’t match what’s on record or you don’t have enough information to predict what to stockpile when JIT replenishment is not viable anymore. This can cause you to delay shipments as your staff scrounge for the needed products. Bossard helps you avoid these pitfalls by implementing Smart Factory...

Comprehensive Fastening Solutions for Medical & Life Science Applications

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In the medical and life science industry , quality assurance and strict adherence to regulatory requirements are paramount. To stay competitive, MedTech manufacturers must continuously innovate, focusing on product development and value-driven design. At Bossard, we assist companies in enhancing efficiency and productivity through advanced fastening and assembly technologies for medical devices, life science, and laboratory equipment. Fasteners for Electromedical Devices in the Operating Room Critical medical equipment used in operating rooms must perform flawlessly. Fasteners for electromedical devices like MRI, ultrasound, and surgical lights should possess high strength, and resistance to vibration and corrosion. Essential fastening solutions include: Securing and anti-loosening screws Direct assembly screws for plastics and metals Lockbolts, retaining rings, cable glands, and sealing plugs These elements ensure that medical devices maintain durability and reliability during comple...

Fastening Elements for Electrical Cabinets: Optimizing Efficiency in Electrical Engineering

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  In the world of electrical engineering , fasteners play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and ease of assembly of electrical cabinets. With the demand for compact, highly efficient electrical enclosures, fasteners must meet increasingly stringent standards. Challenges such as space constraints and reducing manual production steps are ever-present. Bossard’s range of fastening solutions addresses these challenges, offering efficient, space-saving designs that reduce costs and improve performance. Below are some key fasteners that make electrical cabinet assembly more streamlined and cost-effective: Rivets Rivets are an essential solution for fast and safe mounting in electrical cabinets, especially for housings and internal components. Key features include: Watertight fastening: Ensures protection from moisture, making it ideal for outdoor or humid environments. High pull-through capability: Provides extreme shear performance, even under fluctuating mate...

ecosyn®-fix and the Electronics Industry

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  At Bossard, simpler is often better. Our goal is to streamline your processes and offer more efficient products, and the ecosyn®-fix screw is a perfect example. This particular fastener was originally designed specifically for joints in electrical equipment , in addition to small and major appliances. For the purposes of this blog post, let’s focus on how the ecosyn®-fix screw can be beneficial to the electronics industry. What is the biggest benefit of the ecosyn®-fix washer head screw? Just a single part has to be bought, stocked, transported, and assembled. This is a screw, a flat washer, and a lock washer all in one. This one screw can streamline your process and provide a more economical solution. Your standard machine screw with large washers has nothing on the ecosyn®-fix . Did we also mention the large conical washer surface? This area possesses a certain spring effect against loss of pre-load. With an increase in friction, there is a greater vibration resistance...