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2026 Manufacturing Report
Mechanical Design

Linear shafts vs. posts vs. rotary shafts: differences, uses, and how to choose

Jul 24, 2026 Carlicia Layosa

Updated July 24, 2026. Linear Shafts vs. Posts vs. Rotary Shafts: Differences, Uses & Selection Guide | MISUMI Linear shafts, posts, and rotary shafts are

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Mechanical Design

Elastomer jaw couplings: not all are created equal

Jul 23, 2026 Carlicia Layosa

Elastomer Jaw Couplings: Traditional vs. Precision Zero-Backlash | R+W & MISUMI R+W is one of the best when it comes to elastomer couplings. They shared

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Mechanical Design

Solenoid valves: common types used in industrial applications

Jul 22, 2026 Michael Cox

Learn about the three most common solenoid valves used in industrial automation.

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Rainbow Diamond-Like Carbon (R-DLC) locating pins comparison study

Jul 22, 2026 Carlicia Layosa

Rainbow-DLC Locating Pins: Hardness, Friction & Wear Rate Comparison Study | MISUMI Surface wear is one of the primary causes of locating pin replacement in

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Mechanical Design

The Different Types of Locating Pins

Apr 21, 2015 Carlicia Layosa

Locating pins are utilized in manufacturing setups to precisely position workpieces in various orientations to

Mechanical Design

3D Printing DIY Tips

Apr 9, 2015 Carlicia Layosa

We have had several articles about 3D printing in the past, covering different printers, modeling

Mechanical Design

Q&A: Center to Center Spacing for Shafts with Spur Gears

Apr 7, 2015 Carlicia Layosa

Question: Dear MISUMI Engineering Team: We are currently building a machine that has several timing

Videos

VIDEO: IN Motion – Safety Containment Frame

Mar 31, 2015 Carlicia Layosa

In many production facilities, a product is subject to machining and treating processes which could

Mechanical Design

E2E Video: Wiring RS Units Part 2

Mar 20, 2015 Carlicia Layosa

The second episode of our Engineer to Engineer series on the Wiring of RS Units

Mechanical Design Videos

E2E Video: Wiring RS Units, Pt. I

Mar 12, 2015 Carlicia Layosa

On this latest edition of our Engineer to Engineer series, our Motion Systems Application Engineer, Chuck Leonard, will

Mechanical Design

DIY Project Using Aluminum Extrusions

Mar 10, 2015 MISUMI USA

Despite being available for around thirty years, structural aluminum extrusions have only recently been gaining

Thread Galling Issues with Stainless Steel Fasteners
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Thread Galling Issues with Stainless Steel Fasteners

Mar 10, 2015 Carlicia Layosa

One of the benefits of working with stainless steel is its resistance to corrosion. Unfortunately,

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Hot Bot wins Second Place for BOM Contest!

Feb 26, 2015 Carlicia Layosa

In February, MISUMI hosted a contest on Reddit for 3D Printer BOMs that used MISUMI

Videos

VIDEO: IN Motion – Roller Runout Inspection

Feb 25, 2015 Carlicia Layosa

Have you ever tried to measure the runout of a workpiece with a contact displacement

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