Researchers in Germany have created a new type of fastener system made from steel that may be useful in a range of settings, including hospitals and the aviation industry. Borrowing its design from ...

The U.S. Army has a problem with Velcro. It’s too noisy. And its little loops get clogged with dust from the Afghan and Iraqi deserts. The so-called “hook-and-loop” fastener was added to standard ...

A new range of antibacterial fasteners have been developed to reduce the risk of cross-contamination where medical equipment is used by multiple patients. Made by the Velcro Companies, Velcro ...