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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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Mechanical Design

Sizing Shock Absorbers for Linear Applications

May 27, 2025 Moises Reynoso

This guide offers sizing and product selection tips on how to find the best shock-absorber for your linear application.

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Mechanical Design

All About O-Rings: Benefits, Material Selection, and Applications

May 15, 2025 Michael Cox

Learn why O-rings are used a wide range of industrial automation applications and what materials are available on the market.

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Electric & Tooling

An Introduction to Contactors: Advantages and Common Types

May 13, 2025 Mike Davis

Learn about how contactors work, the advantages and disadvantages, the different types, and how to select the right one for your application.

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Warehouse Automation

Benefits of Industrial Robots vs. Collaborative Robots (Cobots)

May 8, 2025 Brian Alcantara

Learn the differences between industrial robots and cobots, and the key benefits of each.

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Mechanical Design

Selecting the Proper Beam Coupling for Your Application

Apr 30, 2025 Shannon Callarman

Learn how to select the most appropriate beam coupling for your motion control application by examining the different design types available.

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Featured Articles

MISUMI Maintains Its Green Status With Illinois Green Business Recertification 

Apr 22, 2025 Shannon Callarman

MISUMI received its Green Recertification from the Illinois Green Business Association (IGBA) for our Illinois facilities, including the Elk Grove Village warehouse and MISUMI’s Schaumburg headquarters.

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Featured Articles

18-8 vs 18-10 Stainless Steel Compositions: Guide to Selecting the Right Material for Your Application

Apr 17, 2025 Grace Miller

Compare 18-8 vs 18-10 stainless steel and learn how grades 303, 304, and 316 affect corrosion resistance, weldability, and more.

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Electric & Tooling Featured Articles

NPN and PNP: IO Module Terminology

Apr 15, 2025 Natalie Co

Explore the difference between NPN and PNP modules and learn what “sinking” and “sourcing” mean to avoid costly PLC setup mistakes.

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Featured Articles

Key Factors for Selecting Bearings in High-Precision Applications

Apr 8, 2025 Moises Reynoso

Selecting bearings for high-precision applications? Learn how precision level, speed, load, and cost impact performance to find the right fit for your needs.

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Featured Articles Mechanical Design

The Latest Developments in Precision Line Shafts

Apr 1, 2025 Shannon Callarman

Learn how precision line shaft couplings offer improved lead times and accessibility, enabling engineers to simplify designs and enhance performance.

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