Hardware Cologne

A spokesman for Gedore said: “We are extremely proud that a Gedore product ‘Made in Germany’ has won this year’s Eisen 2012 Prize. This honour reflects the high level of innovative skills embedded in our company.  Other examples are a 2K pipe wrench, a range of mole wrenches, new steel boxes, a ratchet with short socket spanners, and the first lightweight ‘Dremoplus’ torque multiplier made of aluminium and supplied with a calibration certificate.” read more…

Kristina Hölscher – 20. March 2012
Categories: Award, Exhibitor, Hardware, New Products, Tool
Tags: "Eisen", Aircraft Manufacture, Innovation
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There can be few industries in which there is more research into new materials than in aircraft construction. In manufacture, materials must be capable of withstanding high temperatures and pressures, but must also be as light as possible to minimise aircraft weight and hence fuel consumption. One result has been the widespread use of titanium and titanium alloys. This is a two-edged sword, since although their physical characteristics are a boon to the aircraft designer, it is really tough on manufacturing tools. read more…

Kristina Hölscher – 01. December 2011
Categories: Exhibitor, General, Industrial Supplies, Tool
Tags: Aircraft Manufacture, Fittings and Fixtures Technology, Titanium
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