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A precision shaft can be machined perfectly, inspected within tolerance, sent for heat treatment, and come back unusable. The shaft may bow, or a bearing journal may lose roundness or move outside tolerance. Reverse the order and a different problem appears. Machining after hardening can increase cycle time, cost, and tool wear or breakage. In […]
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Manufacturers have been automating production for decades. What changed in the last ten years is the layer of intelligence on top of that automation. Smart manufacturing describes production environments where machines, sensors, software systems, and supply chains are connected well enough to generate, share, and act on data in real time. Smart manufacturing is the […]
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In robotic automation, the end effector, or End of Arm Tooling (EOAT), is where the digital instructions of the controller meet the physical realities of the workpiece. These terms refer to the specialized hardware mounted to a robot flange that interacts with parts, tools, or the surrounding cell environment. The terms are interchangeable in practice […]
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First corporate foundation in MISUMI Group’s history opens co-investment to global supplier network Oakland, CA — October 21, 2026 — MISUMI Americas today announced the launch of the MISUMI Imprint Foundation, a new philanthropic institution advancing engineering education, applied design and robotics programs, and industry–academia partnerships across the United States. The Foundation launched with a […]
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Engineering teams sourcing custom-manufactured components don’t always begin with dedicated production lines or long-term supply agreements. They are moving from NPI through validation, bridge production, and production ramp, where engineering changes remain frequent, and supplier responsiveness is often more valuable than installed capacity. A manufacturing partner, unlike a transactional contract manufacturer, contributes engineering, quality, and […]
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Dimensional drift and defects are the failure modes manufacturing engineers work hardest to minimize in injection molding. Initial sample parts measure accurately, the pilot run looks clean, and tooling is signed off for production. Months later, parts drift out of tolerance, or flash, sink marks, and short shots start appearing. Worse still is discovering that […]
