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How to design lightweight EV subframes, battery housings and enclosures

EV range, performance and cost are all tied to vehicle mass, pushing engineers to rethink materials and architectures.

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Miniaturisation and the role of wire thread inserts in smaller, lightweight, stronger manufacturing

To achieve success, engineers need to balance weight, serviceability and torque integrity to coexist in tighter packages..

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Simplifying photolithography with tangless inserts

As physical scales shrink and feature densities increase, the mechanical design of photolithography equipment becomes..

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Why does semiconductor manufacturing require miniaturised joints and inserts?

In semiconductor environments, joints can easily become a limiting factor for uptime, yield, contamination control and..

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Lightweighting aircraft of the future: using light alloys

As the aerospace industry accelerates towards ambitious sustainability targets, lightweighting has evolved from a..

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A look into the future of electric vehicle interiors

Alongside changing how we drive, EVs are reshaping the design of the vehicle cabin.

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Lightweight battery packs and the importance of wire thread inserts

As EV battery packs increasingly rely on light alloys and composite materials, the mechanical joints that hold them together..

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Lightweighting electric vehicles - using light alloys in joining applications

We explore the lightweighting challenges of EVs and how wire thread inserts provide a robust, lightweight and reliable..

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Reusable fasteners - the benefits of tangless wire thread inserts

Tangless inserts combine the proven strength and durability of traditional wire thread inserts with a design that eliminates..

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Can you stack wire thread inserts for deeper threads?

While stacking wire thread inserts may appear like a quick fix, it comes with a range of engineering and reliability issues..

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Fastening options for mechanical joints - what’s right for your application?

Engineers need a clear understanding of the common fastening options for mechanical joints

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A lightweighting guide for electric vehicles

Power up your EV designs with this expert guide to smarter, stronger lightweighting solutions

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