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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

3D Print Your Thanksgiving

Nov 26, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

With the calendar days racing past and the inevitable charge toward this year’s end continues,

Mechanical Design

Conveyor Q & A in 60 seconds or less!

Nov 19, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

We know your time is valuable and you don’t always have the luxury of reading

Helical Gears
Featured Articles

Gears Part 2: 5 Common Gear Types

Oct 31, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

In the introduction to our gears series we wrote about Backlash and Gear Ratios. Now

Assorted Straight Bushings
Featured Articles

Choosing the Best Linear Bushing

Oct 30, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

In our previous series, we talked about Working with Linear Bushings and different kinds of

Mechanical Design

Gears Part I: Backlash & Ratios

Oct 23, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

Gear 101 In this series, you’ll learn about the different types of Gears, optimal uses of

Videos

Are You Smarter Than an Engineering Student? New Trivia Series!

Oct 22, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

Are you smarter than an engineering student? Have you gotten rusty or are you still

Featured Articles

Perpetual Motion

Oct 17, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

One of the most widely controversial topics in science is the concept of perpetual motion.

3D printed models
Mechanical Design

3D Printing Bill of Materials

Oct 14, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

We previously talked about Getting Started with 3D Printing, and Finding the Right Modeling Program,

Mechanical Design

Q & A: Single & Double Type Stroke Bushings

Oct 8, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

Question: Dear MISUMI Engineering Team, What is the difference in the single and double type?

Rusted Bolt Corrosion Metal
Mechanical Design

Corrosion Resistance Standards and How to Use Them

Sep 24, 2014 Carlicia Layosa

Everyone has experienced the pain and suffering of trying to remove a rusted bolt or

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