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Every Thursday, our Industry Readlines email features interesting, helpful, or funny things from around the technical world. Whether you are in design, machining, production, or inspection this will be a great weekly read. 

From the GD&T Basics Team: Designing for Coaxial Holes

In this Question Line video, Jason reviews a submitted weldment drawing and demonstrates how to calculate the position tolerance needed for a zero-clearance fit in the worst-case assembly scenario, ensuring that the shaft can pass through two coaxial holes.

-Molly

https://www.gdandtbasics.com/designing-for-coaxial-holes/

Floor Tiles That Convert Footsteps into Electricity:

Discover how Pavegen tiles turn footsteps into electricity—powering street lights, displays, and more in cities around the world. Learn how this innovative technology works, where it’s being used, and just how much energy a single step can generate.

-Kim

https://youtu.be/ubED6NyNhGE?si=zNmazeVv6KelVXc1

Client Highlight: Boston Dynamics

We’re proud to highlight Boston Dynamics, a global leader in robotics known for pushing the boundaries of what machines can do. In this video, get a first look at the new Atlas—a faster, more compact humanoid robot designed to take on real-world tasks, starting with part sequencing in automotive manufacturing.

-Lisa

https://youtu.be/v8UaiRgqvlc?si=R3m1aY7bV7GxjIsR

Dot Peening Machining Process:

This video introduces the dot peening process—a precise, durable marking method used in manufacturing—and shows how it's done step by step.

-Brandon

https://youtu.be/wyXyiKcVY1U?si=kLoPr8CwoI8B12Lv

For a Good Laugh: Tooling Offset

When engineering and manufacturing speak different dialects...

-Tom

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