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09/05/2026

Small inaccuracies can have a big impact. Just ask any inventory manager or QA engineer who later learned their mass measurement tools were out-of-tolerance...and then found their counts were way off.

There's a better way. High-precision, tightly calibrated tools is where to start.

Explore: https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24969/how-to-select-a-counting-scale-key-factors-for-accurate-parts-counting

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Selecting the right counting scale is essential to help ensure reliable results, improved productivity and greater confidence in inventory accuracy.

09/04/2026

The data center boom relies on powerful xPUs, assembled to exacting specifications and tolerances.

These units can cost up to $50k and because of their sensitivity, cannot be reworked. Defects are terminal - and that's a cost the OEM must eat.

Learn how to get ahead of reworks and defects in this advertorial from MacDermid Alpha.
https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25035/ensuring-thermomechanical-and-electrochemical-reliability-in-ai-data-centers

Workloads once confined to traditional high-performance computing (HPC) environments are now migrating into data centers, prompting facilities worldwide to retrofit, upgrade or build entirely new infrastructure to support AI.

09/02/2026

What does it take to power the next generation of drones? Simply put, high torque, high RPM and higher voltage electric motors.

That's where the advanced drone motor from Pelonis comes in, fully configurable for many logistics, defense, scientific and observation applications.

Discover: https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24931/advanced-drone-motor-adm-custom-engineered-propulsion-for-next-generation-uavs

From materials to electromagnetic design, the ADM platform is developed with one goal in mind: enabling UAV manufacturers to achieve the exact performance profile their aircraft demands.

09/01/2026

AI is forcing data center chips to operation at higher voltages and currents. Chips exceeding 1 kW and 2,000 A are not uncommon.

This exceptional power demand needs new technologies to ensure these extremely expensive xPUs meet the moment.

Discover how: https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25035/ensuring-thermomechanical-and-electrochemical-reliability-in-ai-data-centers

09/01/2026

How do you count 10,000 screws without counting 10,000 screws?

With precision mass instruments of course.

Explore at: https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24969/how-to-select-a-counting-scale-key-factors-for-accurate-parts-counting

Selecting the right counting scale is essential to help ensure reliable results, improved productivity and greater confidence in inventory accuracy.

08/27/2026

2.6 Nm peak torque

3,750 RPM,

48V DC

90mm diameter

These are the impressive baseline specs of the advanced drone motor, a high-performance electric motor for critical UAVs. What's more? These can be further customized for many applications and platforms.

Learn more:
https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24931/advanced-drone-motor-adm-custom-engineered-propulsion-for-next-generation-uavs

From materials to electromagnetic design, the ADM platform is developed with one goal in mind: enabling UAV manufacturers to achieve the exact performance profile their aircraft demands.

08/21/2026

Can a 3D-printed part really compete with a molded one?

The gap is closing fast. FDM-printed assemblies can reach 70-80% of molded-part performance.

Discover more: https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25026/how-to-select-a-threaded-insert-for-your-3d-printed-assembly

This white paper provides recommendations, design guidelines and performance expectations for various threaded inserts used in fused deposition modeling (FDM), selective laser sintering (SLS) and stereolithography (SLA) 3D-printing processes.

08/20/2026

Cellular glass. Silica aerogel. Polyisocyanurate.

3 cryogenic insulation options, 3 very different cost and installation profiles.

SMEs from John Mansville break down thermal performance, weight, and total installed cost for LNG piping and equipment.



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Liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities operate in one of the most demanding thermal environments found in industrial processing.

08/17/2026

Industrial automation is a clear boon. Large strides in motion control, power systems, data acquisition and digital systems means that productivity is way up.

But those machines rely on motors and drives that create constant vibration. As those kinetic forces are slowly damaging the machine itself.

Industrial shock absorbers provide a controlled method for managing these forces

Explore: https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24989/increasing-manufacturing-throughput-with-enidine-s-innovative-energy-absorption-and-vibration-control-solutions

For design engineers, optimizing motion control has become just as critical as improving machine speed. By effectively managing energy absorption and vibration isolation, manufacturers can increase throughput while protecting products, improving reliability and extending machine life.

08/15/2026

Additive manufacturers know that not all polymers are the same. And because of that, not all threaded inserts are the same.

Matching them together can make even a seasoned engineer second-guess themself.

Make those decisions with confidence with the help of this guide: https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25026/how-to-select-a-threaded-insert-for-your-3d-printed-assembly

This white paper provides recommendations, design guidelines and performance expectations for various threaded inserts used in fused deposition modeling (FDM), selective laser sintering (SLS) and stereolithography (SLA) 3D-printing processes.