TUVE, Sweden—Every time an assembler uses an electric fastening tool at the Volvo Group truck factory here, the data from the operation is logged and stored. Engineers are now using that data to increase quality.

Any assembly that turns, rotates or pivots—gearboxes, bearings, levers, reclining mechanisms—is typically tested to ensure that it works as intended. 

PLÜDERHAUSEN, Germany—Crane Electronics Group has opened a new sales and service facility here to serve customers and distributors throughout Europe. Located near Stuttgart, the new facility includes an onsite calibration laboratory.

Aslew of technology is available to ensure threaded fasteners are installed in the correct sequence and at the correct torque and angle.

IRVINE, CA—Futek will present a free webinar July 25 that will discuss how to use and specify rotary torque sensors.