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Mechanical Design

NAAMS locating pins: standards, types, and why they matter for automotive fixtures

Aug 3, 2026 MISUMI USA

NAAMS Locating Pins: Standards, Types & Why They Matter for Automotive Fixtures | MISUMI In Body-in-White automotive manufacturing, repeatable part location is the foundation of

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Mechanical Design

Linear shafts vs. posts vs. rotary shafts: differences, uses, and how to choose

Jul 24, 2026 Carlicia Layosa

Updated July 24, 2026. Linear Shafts vs. Posts vs. Rotary Shafts: Differences, Uses & Selection Guide | MISUMI Linear shafts, posts, and rotary shafts are

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Mechanical Design

Elastomer jaw couplings: not all are created equal

Jul 23, 2026 Carlicia Layosa

Elastomer Jaw Couplings: Traditional vs. Precision Zero-Backlash | R+W & MISUMI R+W is one of the best when it comes to elastomer couplings. They shared

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Mechanical Design

Solenoid valves: common types used in industrial applications

Jul 22, 2026 Michael Cox

Learn about the three most common solenoid valves used in industrial automation.

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Featured Articles Mechanical Design

Fastener Types & Their Uses

May 17, 2022 Carlicia Layosa

Definition of Fasteners While probably everyone has some sort of conception of what is considered

Electric & Tooling Featured Articles

Terminal Blocks: The Building Blocks of Industrial Control Cabinets

May 10, 2022 Pete Oleinik

A terminal block is a modular housing with an insulated body that secures two or

Featured Articles Mechanical Design

Rotary Bearing Fits and Tolerances

May 3, 2022 Carlicia Layosa

Rotary bearings are machine elements that support rotating shafts accurately while providing low friction conditions.

Featured Articles Mechanical Design

How to Choose Between Linear Shafts, Rotary Shafts, and Posts Part 2

Apr 26, 2022 Carlicia Layosa

To catch up on part 1, read the post here. You would not be blamed

Featured Articles Mechanical Design

Stainless Steel Fasteners: Types and Use Environments

Apr 19, 2022 Carlicia Layosa

The Definition of Stainless Steel There is little debate that stainless steel lives up to

Mechanical Design

Your Metal Is Showing: Low Temperature Black Chrome Plating

Apr 12, 2022 Carlicia Layosa

Low temperature black chrome (LTBC) plating is a special coating used for many different products

Electric & Tooling

How to Choose the Right RJ45 Cables

Apr 5, 2022 Akira Kajihara

Very commonly used in homes and offices, RJ45 cables are probably one of the most

Featured Articles Mechanical Design

How to Choose Right Surface Treatment for Your Fasteners

Mar 29, 2022 Carlicia Layosa

Routinely overlooked, the surface coating on a fastener is as important as the underlying fastener

Automotive Industry Insights

The Electric Vehicle Revolution

Mar 22, 2022 Carlicia Layosa

The electric vehicle (EV) revolution continues to change the look, feel, and drive of the

Mechanical Design

Mastering Linear Bushings

Mar 15, 2022 Carlicia Layosa

Linear motion products are the most commonly used motion elements in the automation of transfer,

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