# Using IoT to Revolutionize the Fastener Industry: Insights from the International Fastener Expo

- Show: [Over the Air](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/over-the-air)
- Published: 2023-11-23
- Length: 21m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/over-the-air/2023-11-23-using-iot-to-revolutionize-the-fastener-industry-insights-from-the-international
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## Summary

Host Ryan Prosser interviews executives from Rivet King, Crabo, Keyence, Plex, and Optimus at the International Fastener Expo about integrating IoT into the fastener industry. Stephen Sherman of Rivet King demonstrates smart riveting tools that measure installation force and stroke to ensure joint quality, while Paolo from Crabo explains sensorized bolts that measure clamp load to prevent structural failures. Emily Rapp of Keyence highlights wireless CMMs that simplify inspection to address skilled labor shortages, and Jody from Plex discusses cloud-based manufacturing software for inventory traceability. Finally, Stuart Katz of Optimus showcases RFID-enabled automated inventory replenishment systems for OEMs.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/over-the-air/2023-11-23-using-iot-to-revolutionize-the-fastener-industry-insights-from-the-international#t=0) Introduction: Fastener Expo Overview
- [1:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/over-the-air/2023-11-23-using-iot-to-revolutionize-the-fastener-industry-insights-from-the-international#t=96) Rivet King: Smart Riveting Tools and Robot End-of-Arm Solutions
- [7:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/over-the-air/2023-11-23-using-iot-to-revolutionize-the-fastener-industry-insights-from-the-international#t=442) Crabo: Sensorized Bolts for Clamp Load Monitoring
- [10:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/over-the-air/2023-11-23-using-iot-to-revolutionize-the-fastener-industry-insights-from-the-international#t=653) Keyence: Wireless CMMs and Addressing Labor Shortages
- [14:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/over-the-air/2023-11-23-using-iot-to-revolutionize-the-fastener-industry-insights-from-the-international#t=883) Plex: Cloud-Based Manufacturing Execution and Traceability
- [17:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/over-the-air/2023-11-23-using-iot-to-revolutionize-the-fastener-industry-insights-from-the-international#t=1049) Optimus: RFID Automated Inventory Replenishment
- [20:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/over-the-air/2023-11-23-using-iot-to-revolutionize-the-fastener-industry-insights-from-the-international#t=1234) Conclusion: Key Takeaways from the Expo

## Topics

- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [Sensors & measurement in products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sensors)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Quality & yield](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/quality-and-yield)
- [Factory operations & automation](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/factory-operations)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies, companies scaling up, large enterprises

## Mentioned

- Very (company)
- Rivet King (company)
- Crabo (company)
- Keyence (company)
- Plex (company)
- Rockwell Automation (company)
- Optimus (company)
- Ford (company)
- Fastener Expo (other)

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