US Unemployment Rate Hits 16-Year Low

In the wake of a newfound focus on revitalizing the Unites States’ manufacturing industry, a new report has emerged revealing the country’s unemployment rate hit a 16-year low in May. According to a report published by the Labor Department, the … Read More

Things to Consider When Choosing Self-Tapping Screws

Self-tapping screws work by drilling its own hole into the material. They essentially eliminate the need for a “pilot” hole, as they feature a gap in the continuity of the thread. This differs from a traditional machine screw, which cannot … Read More

What is an O-Ring?

An o-ring, also known as a toric joint, is a special type of gasket that’s shaped like a loop with a round cross-section. It’s designed for use inside of a groove, where it’s compressed during assembly to achieve a secure … Read More

Manufacturers Hiring More Employees, though Skills Gap Persists

If you keep up with our blog, you’re probably well aware of the positive state of the American manufacturing industry. While it experienced a decline several years ago, the industry has since rebounded with more than half-a-dozen consecutive months of … Read More

Exploring Rare Earth Magnets

Magnets are used in a wide range of applications, some of which include refrigerators, freezers, televisions, stereos, medical equipment and more. In hospitals, for instance, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines are used to look inside patients’ body. To put the … Read More

American Manufacturing Continues to Grow

The American manufacturing industry continues to grow, with analysts shedding new insight into the market’s current and future prospective outlook. The ISM manufacturing index recently revealed an eighth consecutive month of growth for the American manufacturing market. As we’ve mentioned … Read More

What is a Hex Key?

A hex key, also known as an Allen key or Allen wrench, is a small handheld tool that’s used for for driving bolts and screws with a hexagonal socket. They are available in many different sizes, though they all have … Read More