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2026 fictiv manufacturing and supply chain report

Introducing Fictiv’s 2026 State of Manufacturing & Supply Chain Report

February 23, 2026 · Shannon Callarman

The 2026 State of Manufacturing report delivers data-driven insights from 321 senior leaders, revealing how manufacturers are advancing…

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Understanding the Basics of Hydraulic Cylinders

February 19, 2026 · Jeremy Tyszkiewicz

Learn the basics of hydraulic cylinders: discover their benefits, material selection, and applications.

2026 supply chain report

Is Manufacturing at an Inflection Point? What 2026 Has in Store for the Future of Supply Chains

February 16, 2026 · Shannon Callarman

A sneak peek at some of the key findings from Fictiv's upcoming 2026 Manufacturing & Supply Chain Report.

misumi expansion joints

All About Hydraulic Expansion Joints

February 10, 2026 · Jeremy Tyszkiewicz

Learn what hydraulic expansion joints are, where they’re used, and how they absorb thermal expansion, vibration, misalignment, and…

zinc plating fasteners

What Is Zinc Plating? Benefits, Finishes, and Types

February 3, 2026 · Shannon Callarman

Learn what zinc plating is, its key benefits, common finishes, and more.

university of dayton senior project

Engineering a Portable Pinball System: A University of Dayton Design Project

January 13, 2026 · Shannon Callarman

University of Dayton engineering students reflect on their Fall 2025 senior design project.

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How to Choose the Right Shock Absorber for Your Application 

January 8, 2026 · Grace Miller

Learn what shock absorbers do, how to choose fixed vs adjustable designs, size them correctly, and mount them…

piezo stage misumi

Piezo Stages: Your (Not So) Secret Weapon for High Resolution Imaging 

January 6, 2026 · Andrew Barendregt

Discover how piezo stages achieve nanometer precision, fast focus changes, and superior imaging accuracy.

How to Build Smarter Machines: An Overview of Frames, Drives, Guides, and Controls

November 4, 2025 · Shannon Callarman

Discover the biggest lessons about automation to prepare for the future: optimize machine frames, guides, drives, and controls…

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Find Products Faster and Easier: MISUMI’s New Product Page Experience 

October 16, 2025 · Shannon Callarman

Experience MISUMI updated and simplified online product pages that makes finding parts faster and easier.

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