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    Highlights

    KPixMining/Dreamstime
    Threaded inserts close-up with mirroring in box

    Which are Best: Brass or Steel Threaded Inserts?

    Michael Pasko
    Engineers need to understand the costs and performance of the two materials to get the most economical threaded insert.
    Stepan Popov/Dreamstime
    Plastic parts

    Getting the Right Adhesive to Join Plastic Parts

    Patrick J. Courtney
    Engineers need to match the adhesive to the plastic to get strong, durable bonds. They must also design the joint with the plastic in mind.
    Dedmityay/Dreamstime
    Iron casting in metallurgy

    Selecting the Right Cast Iron

    MD Staff
    Cast irons include many metals having a wide variety of properties.
    Cornelius20/Dreamstime
    Gears concept

    Shaft Keys 101

    Dennis G. Berg
    A simple mechanical part can reduce manufacturing costs and machine downtime.
    Rittal
    Rittal Enclosures

    Keeping Enclosures Cool

    Felix Klebe
    If temperatures get too high inside enclosures, electronics can fail prematurely.
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    8 Tips for Technical Writing

    Jeff Kerns
    Clarity is always king in documentation, whether you’re writing a technical standard or composing a company email. Following these simple guidelines helps to achieve that goal...
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    Design Essentials: S-Curves and Linear Motor Sizing

    Tom Radigan
    Linear motors are the most demanding part of point-to-point applications, requiring careful analysis to achieve accuracy and appropriate sizing.
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    Data Analysis and Computing: the Future Job Wave

    With the increase of Internet of Things (IoT) systems, big data analytics and computing skills are becoming the jobs of the future.