Wind turbines, like helicopters, are fatigue machines—always vibrating and working to loosen their fasteners. More vibration will come as engineers develop longer blades to capture more wind energy and build towers that reach higher. These increased vibration levels may also loosen some tower fasteners. To prevent this, engineers are looking for better ways to measure tension…

Aztec Bolting Services commemorated the 25th anniversary of its opening with a company-wide celebration on Sept. 14. The event included two days of training sessions that focused on strategies of continued growth of building for the future. The company says the anniversary is a testament to the company’s vision and commitment of providing quality and…