Bio-based Adhesives: Learn more about the growing demand for sustainable adhesives across end-use industries with ARaymond
Sustainable adhesives for the automobile industry Within the context of our ongoing commitment to sustainable development, here at ARaymond, we are looking for new ‘sustainable’ adhesives for the automobile industry that would meet the quality an…
How can leadership and quality management help to navigate and prosper in unstable times?
The Covid-19 pandemic, along with the war in Ukraine and global semi-conductors shortages have created an increasingly unstable environment in the automotive industry. How can players in the automotive market survive, and even thrive in these con…
How is lightweighting affecting fastener materials and designs?
Chris Kanaan, ARaymond Sales Manager North America, shares insights on the changes made to fasteners for the new lightweighting needs of the EV market. He explains how each of these has responded to the safety, water sealing, battery-pack optimizati…
The path to designing Automotive Fasteners for Electric Vehicles at ARaymond
Manuel Martinez, Senior Product Development Engineer for ARaymond Automotive in the USA, shares his +16-years of experience at ARaymond in France, India, and the USA. He sheds light on how his diverse experiences at A…
Servant Leadership is a path to both business success and employee satisfaction
Servant Leadership Upon first viewing, this term looks like an oxymoron, two words that couldn’t possibly go together in a meaningful way. But this philosophy, when implemented properly, is often the best path forward for many businesses as th…
ARaymond engineer Isabella Barrett discusses importance of women in engineering, STEM professions
Today is International Women’s Day, an annual worldwide recognition celebrating the social, economic, and cultural achievements of women. Engineering and the other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields are some areas where w…
A circular battery economy: from dream to reality?
With major car manufacturers announcing a move to fully electric manufacture by 2030, is battery end-of-life management ready to meet demand? Eric Requin, Team Leader for Advanced Business Development, explains why ARaymond’s innovation hub is a…
How can I choose the appropriate adhesives for my needs?
Understanding Adhesion vs. Cohesion Understanding the fundamentals of adhesives is essential in choosing the appropriate adhesive, for a specific need and for the desired results. Here are the guiding principles in a nutshell. Industrial adhes…
How do I know which threaded fastener is right for my application?
U-nuts are self-retaining fasteners that provide an easy and fast attachment of mating panels. They will not turn as the screw is driven into place or freeze on screw threads. There’s no mathematical equation that will give you the answe…