Design Spotlight MAKEiT, Inc. Pt 4: Bigfoot
For the last post in Design Spotlight, MAKEiT, Inc‘s CEO and CTO, Salomo Murtonen, gives us insight on…
Design Spotlight MAKEiT, Inc. Pt 3: The Design
For part 3 of this series, we look into MAKEiT, Inc.’s design process and how MISUMI influences it. Q1: What…
The Future of 3D Printing: Interview with MAKEiT, Inc’s CEO
For part 2 of MISUMI‘s MechLab Blog Design Spotlight series, we interviewed MAKEiT, Inc‘s CEO, Salomo Murtonen who designed…
Design Spotlight MAKEiT, Inc. Pt 1: Making It Happen
For our next series of posts, we will be spotlighting MAKEiT Inc., a 3D printing company. 3D printing…
Working with Linear Bushings Pt 3: Length, Load, and Surface Treatment
Simple linear movement could be achieved using simple parts but as designs evolved and demand increased so did…
Working with Linear Bushings Pt. 2: Bushing Comparisons
Linear guiding devices are the most frequently used motion elements on automation equipment for palletizing, transferring, positioning and…
Working with Linear Bushings Pt 1: Linear Guide Mechanisms
Engineers have many options when it comes to designing for linear motion. The need for compact and efficient…
Mastering Ball Screws Pt. 4: Increase in Ball Screw Speeds
The need for speed! Increasing speed will increase accuracy and there are a variety of challenges to overcome…
Mastering Ball Screws Pt 3: Ball Screw Operating Performances
Friction is one factor in ball screw performance. There are 2 different friction torques affecting screw operation performance. …
Mastering Ball Screws Pt. 2: Ball Screw Preloads
Preloading is used to increase the feed accuracy and rigidity of ball screws. Why is this necessary? In many…
