BMW has patented a new screw or bolt design. It appears that this is nothing but a simple lockout on DIY repairs, and a way to keep money flowing to Munich.

Atlanta — The plastics materials sector is responding to today's stronger-than-ever "green" momentum by developing bioplastics and beefing up recycled content, both mechanical and chemical. And ...

In the latest blow to right to repair, BMW has patented a screw which incorporates the automaker's iconic logo design into the head. The screw head design patent filing was spotted by Autoblog: ...

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A few simple tips for maintaining accurate, reliable ball screws. It's relatively simple to determine the lead accuracy of a ball screw before you buy it. Just ask the manufacturer and get a protocol.

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The Merrexx III screw design?available in sizes from 1 to 10 inches with L/D ratios up to 44:1?reportedly allows barrier-type screws to function as they were originally intended to but never could to ...