A spring plunger, also known as a spring-loaded device (SLD), is a small and narrow device that’s used for indexing and positioning of various components. Once installed, it  applies adequate pressure so the ball or nose remains positioned. To learn … Read More

Lift magnets have been a part of material handling in American manufacturing for over 75 years. Most common are mechanically operated magnets that switch “on” or “off” by physically changing the Polarity of the lifting magnets. This is done by … Read More

Millions of workers sustain injury on the job each year in the United States. While some of these injuries are minor, others are more lasting and severe. If you work in the manufacturing industry, you should follow these tips to … Read More

While the American manufacturing industry got off to a good start this year, it has since slowed in recent months. This led some market analysts to speculate that a recession was on the horizon. Of course, views such as this … Read More

In celebration of National Manufacturing Day, the Obama Administration has announced a series of new initiatives in American manufacturing. These initiatives are intended to further strengthen the industry, creating thousands of new jobs while bolstering the country’s economy in the … Read More

Head’s up manufacturing business owners and managers: the National Manufacturing Day is right around the corner. Held annually on the first Friday in October, National Manufacturing Day is a special day that’s designed to celebrate modern manufacturing. Companies, organizations and … Read More

South Dakota has taken one giant leap towards promoting cleaner, more renewable energy. Earlier this month, the Mount Rushmore state opened its largest solar farm, with officials celebrating the milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Located on a 9-acre field surrounding … Read More