We rely on micro fasteners and small screws numerous times throughout our day. They’re in our computers, our phones, our televisions, our appliances, and just about any technological device we use on a near constant basis. In fact, the revenue stream just from the rental of consumer electronics and appliances in the U.S. was estimated […]
After Decades of Shrinking, Mobile Phones Are Now Getting Bigger
Over the years, the size of mobile phones has changed dramatically. But if you were to look at the world’s most popular cell phones over the last few decades, you’d see that everything old really is new again. At one end of the spectrum, you’d see the giant mobile phones from the 1980s. At the […]
The Rubber Band Trick: Remove Stripped Screws With Ease
For many of us, a stripped screw can easily turn into a nightmare. Any screw that has a damaged head is considered to be stripped. Whether you’re dealing with large custom fasteners or miniature screws, it’s nearly impossible to remove a stripped screw once that damage has occurred — unless you have the right tools […]
Screw Sizing and Strength: How to Pick the Right Screw
Screws are multi-purpose components that hold things up and keep them together. While their tasks are similar in most cases, they are used for a number of different materials across a multitude of industries. Check out our EZ Screw Builder to build your custom screw! But how do you determine screw size or know which […]
6 Types of Screws You Might Not Have Heard Of
Even if you don’t regularly use custom screws, you’ve probably seen a Phillips head screw or slotted screw using tools. But whether they’re regulation-issue fasteners or custom screws, there are bound to be countless types of unique screws that you aren’t as familiar with. Check out our EZ Screw Builder to build your custom screw! […]
A Brief History of Screws
Whether or not we realize it, we use items that contain screws every day. From the micro screws in our smartphones to the large bolts holding up bridges, these fasteners are responsible for holding together many gadgets we often take for granted. In fact, we take both large and tiny screws themselves for granted — […]
Working With Small Electronics? Custom Screws Can Improve Your Products
One of the most lucrative markets in the entire world is the consumer electronics industry. By the end of 2016, it’s expected that revenues of consumer electronics in the U.S. will reach $5.7 billion. Check out our EZ Screw Builder to build your custom screw! It’s difficult to find anyone in your day-to-day life who […]
How to Choose the Material for Custom Micro Screws
Every type of manufacturing job comes with its own unique set of challenges and requirements, especially when a product is custom-built and one-of-a-kind. A special design requires special tools, including custom fasteners like micro screws that can be made exactly to your specifications. Check out our EZ Screw Builder to build your custom screw! One […]
Tiny Screws: The Fasteners That Hold Our World Together
Believe it or not, but there is one thing that is holding the world as we know it together: tiny screws. From your glasses to most of your consumer electronics, these miniature screws are in many ways the glue that keeps our technologically dependent society together. These miniature screws also make the disassembly of many […]
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