One of the greatest advantages of designing plastic parts is the vast number of assembly options a designer can apply to his or her design. The most common among these options is the use of screws.

In a world that’s literally awash in plastic waste, it seems a pity to have to buy fresh rolls of plastic filament to feed our 3D-printers, only to have them generate yet more plastic waste. Breaking ...

Choosing the right fastener is fundamental to the reliability and performance of precision assemblies. Increasingly, engineers are turning to plastic fasteners, not as a compromise, but as a strategic ...