--- title: How to select the right fastener and insert technology for automation-ready manufacturing description: Automation is transforming manufacturing across industries, placing greater demands on fastening systems than ever before. image: https://blog.katoadvanex.com/hubfs/automation%20fastener.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://blog.katoadvanex.com/how-to-select-the-right-fastener-and-insert-technology-for-automation-ready-manufacturing#main) - [Products](https://www.katoadvanex.com/products/) - [![](https://www.katoadvanex.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tanged-thumbnail.jpg) KATO® Tanged Inserts](https://www.katoadvanex.com/tanged-inserts/) - [![](https://www.katoadvanex.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tangless-thumbnail.jpg) KATO Tangless® Inserts](https://www.katoadvanex.com/tangless-inserts/) - [![](https://www.katoadvanex.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tooling-thumbnail.jpg) KATO® Tooling](https://www.katoadvanex.com/tooling/) - [See all products](https://www.katoadvanex.com/products/) - [Industries](https://www.katoadvanex.com/industries/) - [![](https://www.katoadvanex.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Rectangle-197.png) Aerospace](https://www.katoadvanex.com/aerospace/) - [![](https://www.katoadvanex.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Mask-group-min.webp) Automotive](https://www.katoadvanex.com/automotive/) - [![](https://www.katoadvanex.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/electronics-image-semiconductor-1.jpeg) Electronics](https://www.katoadvanex.com/electronics/) - [![](https://www.katoadvanex.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/advanex-industry-train.jpg) Rail](https://www.katoadvanex.com/railway/) - [Technology](https://www.katoadvanex.com/kato-technology/) - [Distributors](https://www.katoadvanex.com/distributors/) - [Resources](https://blog.katoadvanex.com/) - [Get Pricing](https://www.katoadvanex.com/contact-us/) [Get Pricing](https://www.katoadvanex.com/contact-us/) Article # How to select the right fastener and insert technology for automation-ready manufacturing Posted by Advanex  |   07 July, 2026 Automation is transforming manufacturing across industries, placing greater demands on fastening systems than ever before. It's no longer enough to choose a fastener based solely on strength or material compatibility. Engineers must also consider how consistently it can be installed, how well it integrates with automated assembly processes, and whether it supports long-term product quality. As production volumes increase and lightweight materials become more common, fastening decisions have a direct impact on manufacturing efficiency, reliability and scalability. Our latest guide explores the key principles behind automation-ready fastening systems. Drawing on best practices developed in aerospace, it explains how installation repeatability, traceability, contamination control and lifecycle performance influence automated production, and provides a practical framework for evaluating fastening technologies. 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