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Jan 12, 2023

The miniaturization movement in manufacturing has been going on for quite some time, with its pace constantly accelerating.

Jan 12, 2023

The recent global pandemic took the manufacturing world by surprise. It left a wave of frustrating and unwelcome challenges in its path.

Sep 08, 2022

Designing a gear for a particular use is no simple task. It’s a process that requires several steps, elements and calculations.

Apr 07, 2022

To continue our previous blog, we will share additional examples supporting the wide range of uses for ball bearing rod ends. This time, we’ll look at the industrial automation/robotics and medical fields.

Feb 10, 2022

Ball bearing rod ends were originally created for military/aerospace applications. Over the years, mechanical challenges with other applications have been solved by ball bearing rod ends. Part one of two...

Oct 19, 2021

A HEIM® rod end, often referred to as a HEIM® joint, is a mechanical articulating joint. In our latest blog, we review the various styles of HEIM® rod ends, and the application challenges that each one solves.

Aug 25, 2021

Fasteners serve a relatively simple, but essential role: to mechanically join two or more objects together. They come in seemingly countless configurations, varying in shape, size and material.

Jul 12, 2021

Although they are rather simple devices, collars serve as important mechanical functions in transmission applications. This blog can be used as a guide when selecting the right collar for your application.

May 18, 2021

Whether you are dealing with a typical coupling situation, or a more challenging one, it’s important to select the correct design for your specific needs.

May 04, 2021

Which Gear Hub Style is Best for Your Application? PIC Design is dedicated to help find solutions to your challenging applications.