Next-Generation Fastener Technology Rooted in Aerospace and Defense
Delivering stronger joints, lower weight, and superior vibration resistance across critical aerospace and defense application
Delivering stronger joints, lower weight, and superior vibration resistance across critical aerospace and defense application
Mechanical systems have evolved. Fastener technology has not.
Today’s aerospace and defense applications demand higher strength, lower weight, and absolute reliability under extreme vibration and load conditions. Traditional threaded fastening solutions were not designed for these requirements.
Innovative Fastener Technology ("IFT") is redefining the standard by combining two proven fastening approaches into a single, integrated solution — delivering superior performance across every critical dimension.
Our mission is simple: to enable safer, lighter, and more reliable mechanical systems through fundamentally better fastening technology.
Technical Validation: The Future of Threaded Fastening
Our white paper details the engineering principles behind IFT’s patented locknut system, including performance data, testing methodologies, and application case studies.
IFT addresses the fundamental limitations of traditional locknuts by combining complementary fastening technologies into a single, integrated solution. This approach improves load retention, enhances vibration resistance, and increases weight efficiency across demanding applications.
Our patented design eliminates hydrogen embrittlement risk and exceeds NASM25027 cycle torque requirements.
IFT is among the only fastening solutions to successfully pass Junker vibration testing under demanding conditions.
IFT replaces multiple legacy fastening solutions with a single, integrated product, reducing part count while simplifying system design. The result is lower overall cost and improved reliability across the full operating envelope.

Leiza Minchella is Co-Founder and Principal of Aero Sourcing Advisors, with over 30 years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry. She has held senior executive roles across aerospace fasteners, precision components, and distribution, where she led key customer relationships with major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers and consistently delivered strong revenue growth.
Leiza is widely recognized for her expertise in aerospace supply chain sales, account management, and strategic business development. She brings deep industry relationships and a track record of helping organizations expand market share, improve customer experience, and execute high-impact growth strategies across complex, highly regulated environments.

Griffin Goeddel is Co-Founder and Principal of Aero Sourcing Advisors, bringing nearly 15 years of experience across the aerospace and defense industry. His career includes senior leadership roles at KLX Aerospace, Boeing, Aeromed Group, and PMW Aero, where he led large-scale global sourcing initiatives, managed complex M&A transactions, and oversaw post-acquisition integration.
Griffin has managed more than $500 million of annual spend and over $4 billion in lifetime procurement across C-Class components, developing deep expertise across the full supply chain ecosystem.

Banbury Private Capital is an aerospace and defense-focused private equity firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm invests in operating businesses and high-value opportunities across the aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors, partnering with management teams to drive growth, operational improvement, and long-term value creation.
Banbury serves as a strategic investor and advisor, leveraging deep industry experience and a broad network of relationships across OEMs, suppliers, and capital providers to support the commercialization and scaling of differentiated technologies.
We believe in our mission, so reach out so we can discuss how IFT's technology can improve your products.
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