Below are the year’s most-viewed new product stories on the ASI website (posted and viewed from 1/1/14 to date).

Dave Dunn's October 2014 column.

The concept of using helical threaded fastening dates back many centuries. Nearly as old is the consequential search for a means of keeping these same fasteners secure until removal is required.

Many companies use different terms to disassociate their water-based adhesives from adhesives based on natural latex.

 Bonding glass to metals can be done successfully, although it is often necessary to choose systems that have appropriate "adhesion promoters." 

 The 2014 FIFA World Cup™ is scheduled to run June 12-July 13 in Brazil, and I absolutely cannot wait! 

 Both types of adhesives are very versatile; the choice depends on your operating environments and manufacturing situation.