The PEM® Innovations Lab is where people, technology, and big ideas come together.

As a global leader in the fastening industry, it’s our job to think smarter and find new ways to advance fastening. We have a long history of innovation and the PEM® reputation speaks for itself.

Our expert teams in engineering, manufacturing, and technical support are located around the world – pushing the envelope and collaborating with each other and with customers to bring that next big idea to life. 
  
Partner with PEM® and let our innovative spirit move you forward.

The Process


1

Discover

Meet with our team of application, mechanical and electrical engineers to discuss your biggest fastening challenges. Through discussion and discovery, we’ll begin to identify pain points and get a complete picture of your goals and project requirements.


3

Innovate

After evaluating performance goals, assembly structure and alternative solutions, we’ll design a new and innovative fastening solution to bring greater efficiency to your application.

2

Collaborate

We’ll collaborate directly with you to take a closer look into your application and evaluate the best solutions to improving performance and reducing total installed cost over the life of your program.


4

Test

Our in-house technical centers offer a full range of services, such as prototype development to full testing capabilities which are a vital part of the Innovations Lab. From FEA analysis to corrosion and plating testing, our depth of testing services ensure you consistently get the results you need.

Featured Technologies

PEM® GHOST™ Fastening Technology

Innovative PEM® GHOSTfastening technology utilizes a fully concealed, pinch-lock mechanism to create a secure lock – with zero visible evidence of disassembly once engaged. It’s ideal for achieving tight security and sleek aesthetics and is adaptable for a wide range of applications, for everything from automotive interiors to access control systems.

Featured Technologies

PEM® eConnect Pin

Through close partnerships with the top industry brands, we developed PEM® eConnect – the world’s first current carrying fastening technology. This first-to-market innovation helps customers develop fastening solutions that solve their most challenging electrical applications. And our PEM® eConnect Pin is just one example of this innovative technology at work.

Have a project?

Let’s get started.

Request free product samples and see how our innovative fastener designs and technologies can help save you time, money and resources.

Talk to us about designing a customized part, tool or process. We’re equipped to help you take on and solve your biggest engineering challenges.

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