Reports

06/11/2026 – 100% inspection machines for quality control of nuts, rivets, bolts, and special parts

100% inspection machines for quality control of nuts, rivets, bolts, and special parts

Defect detection in aerospace fasteners

In the aerospace sector, where every component contributes to flight safety, the demand for absolute reliability has driven significant advancements in ... By Jörg Dambock

04/11/2026 – Fasteners / Quality management

Fasteners / Quality management

A breakthrough in high-speed 360° fastener inspection

General Inspection, LLC has announced the launch of the “Gi-307”, a powerful new fastener inspection and sorting platform designed to redefine quality ... By Jörg Dambock

SSB offers fully redesigned “reversing winding lines” for screened low- and medium-voltage cables. © Spirka Schnellflechter

30/10/2026 – Cable manufacturing

Cable manufacturing

Reversing winding line for LV and MV cables

The global demand for energy cables is growing rapidly and steadily. The main reasons for this include: the expansion of renewable energies, as connecting ... By Jörg Dambock

The “X-Ray 8000 Advanced” is used for quality control in CV lines. © Sikora

28/10/2026 – Quality management

Quality management

Reliable inline quality control in CV lines

Energy cables place high demands on their function and their production. As submarine and underground cables, they ensure that energy is reliably transported ... By Jörg Dambock

The new ribless flange geometry of the process reel “MW600-HD” reduces the loads during unwinding on under roller systems and significantly increases the spool’s usage cycles. © Häfner+Krullman

26/10/2026 – Innovative flange edge geometry for more unwinding cycles

Innovative flange edge geometry for more unwinding cycles

Wire spool for under roller systems in the automotive industry

Plastic spool specialist Häfner+Krullmann further developed its process reel “MW600” for unwinding enameled copper wires on under roller systems, as used ... By Jörg Dambock

NASA's “Perseverance” rover, which continues to explore Jezero Crater on Mars, incorporates constant force springs manufactured by John Evans' Sons, part of the global Lesjöfors network. © Lesjöfors

22/10/2026 – Spring manufacturing

Spring manufacturing

NASA returns to spring manufacturer for second Mars rover programme

Components manufactured by John Evans' Sons, part of the global Lesjöfors network, are currently operating on both of NASA's active Mars rovers following ... By Jörg Dambock

With real-time OD measurement now embedded directly in the CV tube, Belden has significantly reduced waste and improved throughput. © Zumbach

21/10/2026 – Quality management

Quality management

Belden reduces scrap materials and production costs

Belden Inc. is a global leader in signal transmission and networking solutions for industrial automation, enterprise, and broadcast markets. With a rich ... By Jörg Dambock