There are different designation systems for the properties of screws. The underlying standards form the basis for classifying and designating screw types. This article briefly presents some of the different screw standards and their differences, and provides a general overview of screws in the European region.

Insulation is a key topic in modern technology and industry that goes far beyond just keeping buildings warm. Whether it’s the electrical insulation of motors, thermal insulation of pipelines or the protection against extreme temperatures in industrial processes – the correct insulation is critical to the efficiency, safety and durability of systems and equipment. In electrical engineering, insulating material classes play a essential role in ensuring that electrical machines can work reliably under extreme conditions. What exactly are insulating materials, and how do they help increase the efficiency and safety of industrial processes? You will find out in the following article.

Different forces occur on corner or edge connections of structures, which can lead to bending or even failure of the construction if there is insufficient support or dissipation. Angular connections can help here and provide stability. They are used to distribute effectively the forces and loads in frame structures and load-bearing structures. The following article explains different types of mounting brackets and angle brackets that are used in many industrial applications to stabilize angular joints.

This article explores the different types of manual stages and their applications. Manual stages are special tables that are used, among other things, in quality assurance and automated measuring technology for calibration and process monitoring.

Particularly in large production plants and production chains, it is imperative to deal with handling techniques for materials and workpieces. Due to the weight alone, it is e.g. almost impossible to move materials manually. This is where material handling starts: Gripper systems or conveyor belts, for example, facilitate the movement and control of materials and increase efficiency. In the following, we will take a closer look at various gripper systems and how they are utilized.

Compliance with safety standards in mechanical engineering is a crucial aspect for manufacturers, operators and other parties involved to ensure that machines and their working environments comply with applicable legal requirements and offer the highest level of safety. Therefore, the effective machine and plant safety is a fundamental criterion and forms the basis for accident-free working on machines, plants and equipment. However, the evaluation and testing of all parts usually takes a lot of effort. Generally applicable safety standards are therefore a good way to regulate and subsequently verify the safety of components and products. In this context, this article examines the safety of machinery and some common safety standards and guidelines.

In industrial manufacturing, measurement technology is a fundamental component for monitoring and quality control. Industrial measuring techniques allow collecting and quantifying precise data and information about the sizes, properties and characteristics of objects. The following article discusses the importance measurement technology has for quality assurance, and it introduces some methods from measurement technology.

The inCAD Library is an extensive library for designers offering many application examples. The library provides freely application examples for functions or product possibilities. Each application example contains a parts list of the parts MISUMI has available together with information on the quantity required for the example. For designers, the CAD models serve as a source of inspiration for modifying, meaningfully adding and adapting them for their own machines or systems.

Make-to-Order (MTO) turned parts and components are an important part of the modern manufacturing industry. Make-to-Order means contract manufacturing. This means that production only begins when a specific order is available. In contrast to Make-To-Stock (MTS), where products are produced for stock, MTO components are only manufactured after order receipt.