Abstract: A male connector is disclosed. The male connector may have a tubular shank, and a release sleeve connected to the tubular shank. The male connector may also have an unlocking insert movable with the release sleeve. The male connector may additionally have a release nut threadably attached to the tubular shank and configured to contact the release sleeve and move the unlocking insert.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed toward a data management system. The system has a corporate level server configured to receive manufacturing component data from a supplier. Additionally, the system has at least one local level server in communication with the corporate level server and configured to request and receive a local subset of the manufacturing component data. The local subset is related to manufacturing components scheduled for assembly by an associated process line.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed toward a fastener tightening system. The system has a tightening tool configured to apply a torque to a fastener. Additionally, the system has a fastener data storage device located on the fastener and configured to store data related to the associated fastener. The system further has at least one component data storage device located on a component receiving the fastener to store data related to a tightening process. A data sensor is also included and is configured to sense data stored on the fastener data storage device and the at least one component data storage device. The system also has a controller configured to regulate operation of the tightening tool based on the sensed data and the sensed parameter.