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AngleLock to Introduce First 7th Axis Linear Shaft Motor Gantry for Industry 4.0 at Automate2024

AngleLock will launch its newest product, Arrow-1, at Automate 2024 in Chicago May 6-9. The 7th Axis Linear Shaft Motor Gantry is the first of its kind, and it’s designed for high..

T-Slot Mounting Hardware Guide for Aluminum Framing

Extruded aluminum makes its way into a wide variety of applications that require an industrial-grade frame. It’s popular among engineers and designers for its modularity and ease..

Combating Aluminum Fatigue Failure in Your Framing Design

If it’s good enough for the aerospace industry, shouldn’t it be good enough for you?

Vibratory Bowl Feeder Troubleshooting – A Designer’s Tips

The vibratory bowl feeder is a simple idea that’s turned into a standard for productive, speedy factory automation. However, unexpected bumps in the road such as misalignment,..

Industrial Machinery Trends 2024

Manufacturers and product designers should always be looking forward. Luckily, there’s plenty to look forward to in 2024.

Aluminum Extrusion Design Guide for AngleLock Structures

The special qualities of aluminum help engineers and product makers brush aside design limitations and invite innovation. The lightweight, modular, and corrosion-resistant nature..

Metal Framing System Product Cost: Steel vs. Aluminum

In the industrial world, there’s the daily hustle, and then there’s the bigger picture of operational efficiency.

Stainless Steel Framing vs. Aluminum Systems

In just about any corner of the engineering world, the choice between aluminum vs. stainless steel boils down to durability vs. price. Simple, right? In a vacuum, those are great..

Guide to Fastener Torque Specifications for Modular Framing

Pop quiz: What’s the one spec nobody seems to understand in structural framing?

Angle Bracket Design: Load Stress in Modular Structural Framing

How do you treat your connections – as an afterthought or a feature? Angle brackets (also called braces or cleats) are common in everything from simple joining tasks to complex..