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Mechanical Design

5 Common Lead Screw Applications

Jun 12, 2026 Scott Bredemann

Lead screws are used in a wide range of equipment to create controlled linear motion. Explore five common applications, including linear actuators, CNC machines, and more.

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Mechanical Design

Lead Screws: Uses, Types, & Advantages

Jun 5, 2026 Scott Bredemann

Lead screws are used in machines and assemblies where rotary motion needs to be converted into controlled linear movement. A motor, handwheel, or other rotating

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Electric & Tooling

Understanding Industrial Relays: Types, Terminology, & How to Choose the Right One

Jun 2, 2026 Natalie Co

Relays are one of the most fundamental components in industrial control systems, yet their naming conventions trip up engineers and technicians at every experience level. Today,

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Mechanical Design

U-Bolt Size Chart

Jun 2, 2026 Scott Bredemann

This chart provides common U-bolt dimensions by nominal pipe size and uses lettered measurements that correspond to the diagram below. When selecting a U-bolt, the

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RBC Bearing Group Image
Featured Articles Mechanical Design

Exploring Manufacturing Methods for Spherical Plain Bearings: Fractured Race Design

Jan 30, 2024 Wai Yin Szeto

In this post, we worked with bearing experts, RBC Bearings to share their insights into

Polymer Peek Screws
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Which Polymer Is Right for You?

Jan 23, 2024 Carlicia Layosa

Understanding which material for screws is important for design success. In this post, we worked

Electric & Tooling Featured Articles

Choosing a Pushbutton Switch

Jan 16, 2024 Lois Sarmiento

One does not need to exert much effort to use a pushbutton switch, as they

Electric & Tooling

7 Cable Management Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making

Dec 5, 2023 Patrick Teagues

The team at igus® is the thought leader in cable management and produced these tips

Featured Articles Mechanical Design

How To Use MISUMI’s Button Die Extracting Tools

Nov 14, 2023 Carlicia Layosa

MISUMI has developed a set of tools to extract button dies. They can now be

Electric & Tooling

PLCs: The Workhorse of Industrial Automation

Nov 7, 2023 Pete Oleinik

What is a PLC? A Programmable Logic Controller, or PLC, is a computer system comprised

Featured Articles Mechanical Design

6 Benefits of Designing with FRAMES: An Aluminum Extrusion Software

Oct 31, 2023 Armando Salome

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the role of design has never been more crucial. Whether

Applications of Remote Systems
Featured Articles Mechanical Design

Applications of Remote Systems

Oct 24, 2023 Carlicia Layosa

In our previous post about remote systems, we shared their benefits and touched on possible

Featured Articles Mechanical Design

Benefits of a Remote System for Press Die Applications

Sep 26, 2023 Carlicia Layosa

Many press die applications utilize cables, connectors, or slip rings to connect to a power

MISUMI OKJB long short sensor case study
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Automotive Tier 1 Manufacturer of North America is Impressed by MISUMI Ingenuity

Sep 12, 2023 Dana Gardner

Learn how the redesigned OKJB sensor helped an automotive Tier 1 manufacturer solve an ongoing metal stamping issue.

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