The fastener industry in the U.S. is quite remarkable; with a revenue of over $30 billion annually, the production in this far-reaching field needs to keep up with constant demands. Large custom shoulder bolts to micro fasteners, screws, nuts, and bolts fulfill roles in every aspect of human life. As technology continues to get smaller, […]
Earlier in the year, President Trump pushed the tech giant Apple to “start building their damn computers and things in this country,” rather than overseas in China. Despite an effort in 2012 to do just that by producing Mac Pros in Austin, Texas, one major snag is preventing Apple from making the switch to American-made: […]
Screws have been depended upon by society since their invention around 200 B.C. Due to advances in technology, we are now able to make custom screws and fastener options of all size and shape: micro fasteners are available for small, delicate projects, while custom shoulder bolts provide mobility. Whatever your needs, there is a fastener […]
With the screw, nut, and bolt industry employing around 131,949 people and being valued at over $30 billion, it’s fair to say that screw manufacturers are living the good life. From miniature screws to custom shoulder bolts, the custom fastener trade is booming! Check out our EZ Screw Builder to build your custom screw! As […]
More than 200 billion fasteners are used in the U.S. each year; from technological to construction-based industries, that’s a lot of demand. If you rely on custom fasteners (whether they be custom micro screws, custom shoulder bolts, or custom wood screws), you’ve got a lot of options in terms of handpicking your own manufacturer. Selecting […]
American industry has never been so powerful. With products being churned out at impossibly high levels on a daily basis, there’s one thing that holds them all together — literally. The fastener industry is the industry that fuels many others. Let’s take a closer look at three common types of fasteners and their uses. Check […]
When it comes to choosing fastener options, you’re faced with several choices. But two of the most common fasteners people choose between are screws and bolts. The original concept of the screw can be traced back to around 200 B.C. and screw-like fasteners have come a long way since then. But while similar, screws and […]
We’ve previously tackled the question of metal vs plastic screws, but what about wood screws? With so many types of fasteners in existence and so many extensive uses for them (more than 200 billion screws, nuts, and bolts are used every year), discovering the best option for your project can seem extremely daunting. When it […]
The fastener industry is currently worth about $30 billion in the U.S., covering dozens of different types of screws, nuts, and bolts. With so many fastener options available, it can be incredibly difficult to determine which one would be best for the job at hand: should you choose to order custom screws or buy in […]
Hobbyists have been building model figures for generations. Whether you’re designing state of the art architectural pieces or the latest Gundam model from Japan, model building is a fun and interesting way to be creative. Within the world of model building, there are a few different schools of thought. The more time you spend building […]
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