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A complete guide to plastic injection molding in 2026
By Jared Worth Injection molding is a manufacturing process that has been around for more than 150 years. Today, it is more popular than ever thanks to continuous innovation and material improvements. This blog will explain what injection...
Design tips: multi-material parts from the 3D printer
Author: Administrator Additive manufacturing and new types of production Most development departments, production lines and workshops can no longer be imagined without additive manufacturing. While in the beginning the technology was mainly used for prototypes and view models,...
Low-cost plate handling laboratory
By Ulf Hottung (Edited by Shizu Yamaguchi) In small laboratories across North America, many routines, such as insertion or removal, have been performed manually by lab staff. This process can tie up personnel and...
Gas nitrocarburization: The best protection for bearing bolts?
By Lars Butenschon (Edited by Shizu Yamaguchi) Corrosion protection for shafts and bearing bolts is critically important, especially in applications where the bearing point cannot be lubricated (for example in machines in the construction...
Free CAD Models for Engineers: Why igus‑cad.com Is Worth Bookmarking
By Shizu Yamaguchi Design engineers are under constant pressure to move faster. One of the most effective ways to save time early in the design process is by using accurate, manufacturer‑supplied CAD data. At...
How to install e-chains: the full breakdown engineers and assemblers actually need
In this article, we discuss the two most common horizontal assemblies/installations: both horizontal unsupported and horizontal long gliding. If you have any other configurations, such as rotary or vertical hanging, please reach out to...
CUSMA 101: How Canadian Manufacturers Can Qualify for Duty‑Free Treatment Under CUSMA
By Shizu Yamaguchi Canadian manufacturers exporting to the United States can benefit from duty‑free access under the Canada‑United States‑Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). To receive these tariff savings, products must meet the agreement’s rules of origin,...