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2026 Manufacturing Report
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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Electric & Tooling Featured Articles

The Functionality of Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers

Apr 13, 2026 Mike Davis

Protect yourself and your equipment with earth leakage circuit breakers. Learn the basics of current and voltage sensing breakers and their advantages.

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83% of Engineers Are Losing 4+ Hours a Week to Procurement. Here’s What to Do About It.

Apr 9, 2026 Shannon Callarman

Based on the 2026 Manufacturing and Supply Chain Report, engineers spend more than four hours on procurement. Here’s how manufacturing leaders are solving the issue.

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Understanding Different Spring Plunger Types

Apr 2, 2026 Vincent Wong

Learn about the different spring plunger types, including spherical, flat, and hexagonal pins.

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Caster Mounting Types for Industrial Applications

Mar 31, 2026 Shannon Callarman

This article was written by product engineer, Grace Miller, and reviewed by product manager, Natalia

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Mechanical Design

Directional Control Solenoid Valves: Benefits, Material Selection, and Applications

Mar 26, 2026 Michael Cox

Explore the benefits, material selection, and applications of directional control solenoid vales.

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95% of Leaders Say AI Is a Requirement: How AI Is Being Embedded in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Workflows

Mar 19, 2026 Shannon Callarman

Learn how engineering teams can maximize AI’s impact by redesigning workflows around the areas where it matters most.

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Electric & Tooling

Power Transformers: Key to Electrical Efficiency in Industrial Automation

Feb 26, 2026 Natalie Co

Learn how these electrical parts efficiently manage electrical currents for optimal power transmission and usage.

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Introducing Fictiv’s 2026 State of Manufacturing & Supply Chain Report

Feb 23, 2026 Shannon Callarman

The 2026 State of Manufacturing report delivers data-driven insights from 321 senior leaders, revealing how manufacturers are advancing AI, strengthening supply chains, and driving innovation to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.

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Mechanical Design

Understanding the Basics of Hydraulic Cylinders

Feb 19, 2026 Jeremy Tyszkiewicz

Learn the basics of hydraulic cylinders: discover their benefits, material selection, and applications.

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Is Manufacturing at an Inflection Point? What 2026 Has in Store for the Future of Supply Chains

Feb 16, 2026 Shannon Callarman

A sneak peek at some of the key findings from Fictiv’s upcoming 2026 Manufacturing & Supply Chain Report.

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