May 25, 2007 Alcoa Fastening Systems (AFS) has introduced a new insert, called SmartSert, which can be installed in plastic or aluminum-based materials without a pre-tapped hole. The innovative ...

Mobility and infrastructure are changing, and with them designs and materials. To meet the challenges of sustainability and efficiency, manufacturers seek to use optimized material combinations. Metal ...

Three product lines now available meet Military Specification Standards. The company’s Key Locking studs, threaded inserts, and Swage-Sert thin-wall threaded inserts provide security and ...

Design engineers planning their next project may well be looking a long way ahead to solve problems involving fasteners or assembly systems. This consistent need to problem-solve is at the heart of ...