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2026 Manufacturing Report
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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Mechanical Design

Quick Guide to U-Bolts

May 26, 2026 Scott Bredemann

U-bolts are simple fasteners, but selecting the right one depends on shape, size, material, thread length, and the application. This guide explains the basics of U-bolts, common uses, key measurements, and selection factors.

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Mechanical Design

Forged Fittings vs. Brazed Fittings: The Difference with Brennan

Feb 9, 2021 Carlicia Layosa

Fitting expert and MISUMI partner, Brennan shares a snippet of their white paper on The

Mechanical Design

Elastomer Jaw Couplings: Not All are Created Equal with R+W

Feb 2, 2021 Carlicia Layosa

R+W is one of the best when it comes to elastomer couplings. They shared with

Mechanical Design

Considerations for Specifying Miniature Linear Bearings with IKO

Jan 26, 2021 Carlicia Layosa

For this week’s post, we’ve partnered with leading linear brand, IKO. They’ve gathered the best

Mechanical Design

How to Choose between Linear Shafts, Posts, and Rotary Shafts

Jan 19, 2021 Carlicia Layosa

You may have heard the terms “linear shaft”, “post”, and “rotary shaft” before, but what

Featured Articles

A Peek Into MISUMI’s New Home

Jan 13, 2021 Carlicia Layosa

MISUMI headquarters has relocated to a state-of-the-art building in Schaumburg’s beautiful Corporate Center. We thought

Mechanical Design

How To Measure Fitting Threads in 3 Steps

Jan 5, 2021 Carlicia Layosa

MISUMI fluid power partner and expert Brennan Industries is back with some tips on how

MISUMI case study automotive custom cable harnesses
Case Studies Electric & Tooling White Papers

MISUMI Helps Automotive Company Source Custom Cable Harnesses

Dec 15, 2020 Patrick Teagues

Learn how one automotive company was able to receive over 80,000 custom cable harnesses on time.

Mechanical Design

5 Things You Should Know about O-ring Face Seal Fittings

Dec 8, 2020 Carlicia Layosa

Guest brand Brennan is back for another informative post about O-ring Face Seal Fittings (ORFS).

White Papers

NAAMS Locating Pins Hardness Testing Comparison

Dec 7, 2020 Carlicia Layosa

Material surfaces can wear over time due to the application environment. To combat this, heat

White Papers

Capital Waste Reduction in Manufacturing

Dec 2, 2020 Patrick Teagues

Executive SummaryCompeting in today’s manufacturing environment requires new and creative thinking to save money. Operational

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