The 7 Key Considerations You Should Know When Choosing Fasteners for EV

Fundamentally, automotive fasteners need to ensure that all key components of an EV remain connected and secure. However, fastener experts can help EV manufacturers identify the best fastening solutions to get the most performance out of their vehicles.

We’ve pulled seven key considerations EV manufacturers can factor into their thinking when choosing the best automotive fasteners for their products:

·?????? Strength and durability

·?????? Lightweighting

·?????? Corrosion resistance

·?????? The impact on battery life

·?????? Thermal conductivity and insulation

·?????? Energy efficiency

·?????? Sustainability

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Near-Shore and On-Shore Sourcing Strategies – Seminar for OEMS and Distributors

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting an educational seminar at the upcoming Torque Expo, presented by Mike Tuffy, CEO, International, on near-shore and on-shore strategies for OEMS!

Held in Telford, UK, and available to all expo attendees, Mike will cover key elements such as the advantages of re-shoring for OEMs and suppliers, best practices for re-shoring your fastener supply, and how near-shoring and on-shoring can reduce costs and eliminate disruption to your supply chain.

If you’d like to learn more about our seminar, please get in touch here.

Free registration for the Torque Expo 2024 via this link.

Optimas Welcomes Frank Walsh as Vice President, Manufacturing

We are delighted to welcome Frank Walsh as our new Vice President of Manufacturing.

Following the announcement, Mike Tuffy, Optimas CEO International said: “I am thrilled to confirm the appointment of Frank. He brings with him a wealth of experience in the manufacturing industry, having worked in many high-profile manufacturing businesses, making him an invaluable addition to our team.

"I am confident that Frank's leadership and expertise will play a crucial role in driving our growth and development as a business."

Optimas has world-class manufacturing facilities in the UK, US and soon to be Mexico, which specialize in highly reproducible, cold form processes which result in:

·?????? High strength and quality fasteners

·?????? Minimal machining

·?????? Faster production throughput

·?????? Little to no finish work

·?????? Near zero material waste

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Manufacturing & Distributing Fasteners Since 1892

As a leading global distributor and manufacturer of fasteners and components, we have a long track record of improving our partners’ productivity and profitability for over 100 years.

If you’d like to find out more about our innovative dual sourcing services, simply reach out to us at [email protected] or complete this form and one of our technical experts will be happy to discuss how we can help take your business to new heights.

Optimas Achieves ‘Great Place to Work’ Certification

We are thrilled to share that we have officially been certified as a Great Place to Work!

Our certification shows how our incredible team lives THREAD values daily: Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, and Drive.

Check out even more information about our company culture by visiting our website.

Coming Soon: Toolbox Talks Episode 4 – Quality by Design

We are excited to reveal that we have another Optimas Toolbox Talks podcast episode on the way, with the focus on our latest episode surrounding the benefits of engineering services and how they can boost operational efficiency and quality of manufacturing.

From understanding production processes and in-house quality services, to in-depth dives into quality planning, testing, and product design support, our experts will offer insightful information that can help improve your manufacturing efficiency.

With our next episode coming soon, why don’t you familiarize yourself with our previous episodes here?