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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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White Papers

Advances in Motor Technology and Energy Efficiency Initiatives Demand Next-Generation, Multiple-Capability Drives

Mar 16, 2020 Patrick Teagues

MISUMI is proud to announce our partnership with Mitsubishi Electric Automation in the North American

Mechanical Design

Strengths & Limitations: Belt Drive vs. Ball Screw Actuators

Mar 10, 2020 Carlicia Layosa

The challenge for mechanical automation systems in the past has been the successful conversion of

Electric & Tooling

Factory Automation Causes Some Tuff Choices to be Made

Mar 4, 2020 Patrick Teagues

Two of the most popular factory automation (FA) technologies in North America are Ethernet /

ML6 Rollers
Mechanical Design

How the Right Rollers Ensure a Better End Product

Feb 25, 2020 Carlicia Layosa

Welcome Meridian Laboratory to the MISUMI Mech Lab! Read on for ML6’s expertise on Rollers.

Featured Articles Mechanical Design

5 Reasons to Love Configurability

Feb 11, 2020 Carlicia Layosa

80,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 ….is the number of part configurations MISUMI has, that’s 80 Sextillion, 21 zeros behind

Mechanical Design

3 Tips for Locating the Step on Linear Guides

Feb 4, 2020 Carlicia Layosa

Getting the right fit for linear guides and mounting blocks is crucial. Without the right

White Papers

Rainbow-Diamond Like Carbon (R-DLC) Locating Pins Comparison Study

Jan 30, 2020 Carlicia Layosa

Download the Full White Paper Below! Introduction Material surfaces can wear over time due to

Mechanical Design

Under Pressure: Pneumatic Circuits

Jan 23, 2020 Carlicia Layosa

Do you hear that air? The click, the swoosh, the tsks, and the wisps all

Featured Articles

Attend Tradeshows Like a Champ

Jan 16, 2020 Carlicia Layosa

Follow these great tips for walking a tradeshow and be sure to visit our booth

Mechanical Design

New Year, New Designs Tips

Jan 9, 2020 Joseph Borucki

We hope 2020 brings new, innovative, and creative designs for you. To help you be

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