Since their invention nearly hundreds of years ago, fasteners like nuts, bolts and screws, have been constantly evolving over time and while they may seem like simple objects that just meld things together, they hold a greater function and value than you know. If we take a minute to look deeper, you’ll realize that without them, almost all of our valued possessions would fall to pieces. For instance, history took us from using nails as the preferred fastener of choice to today’s self-drilling screws being one of the most versatile means of securing materials together.

From screws to even glue, these are some of the most common elements used in home construction and design with the past five decades alone providing an exciting journey through the evolution trail of pre-engineered fasteners. Now, with the raw materials industry continuing to become more sophisticated, the DNA of fasteners has changed from steel to other more exotic materials to meet changing industry needs. So, what is it exactly that we are referring to? What is this newest and latest development that offers the next step in the frontier of everyday convenience?