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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.

May Virtual Public Trainings - Registration Ending

Registration ends tomorrow for the May GD&T Fundamentals virtual public training, and registration for GD&T Inspection is also ending soon. Trainings are hosted through Zoom from 12:00–4:30 PM EST each day.

Register today to ensure your spot!

• GD&T Fundamentals: May 11–14; Registration ends May 8

• GD&T Inspection: May 18–21; Registration ends May 15

Discounts are available for groups, returning seminar attendees, and bundled course registrations. See full details here:

https://www.gdandtbasics.com/gdt-training/public-seminars/

From the GD&T Basics Team: Radial Patterns as Datums

In this Question Line video, Jake explains why using a bolt circle diameter as a datum feature is incorrect—and how to correctly define radial patterns as datums.

https://www.gdandtbasics.com/radial-patterns-as-datums

The Los Angeles Aqueduct is Wild:

The LA aqueduct is a 300 mile gravity fed system bringing water from the Sierra Nevada to Los Angeles. Watch this video to learn more about one of the most impressive and controversial engineering projects in American history.

https://youtu.be/PhW2BjFQCZM?si=Gcq20o9p8e4uGubr

Client Highlight: Honda

Known worldwide for engineering excellence, Honda uses rigorous testing to ensure its vehicles perform when it matters most. Take a look inside Honda’s environmental testing facilities and see the engineering behind their reliability.

https://youtu.be/KxV8oMh8wi0?si=MsGRJT3G9LW6nuY9

How to create Compliant Mechanisms with 3D printing:

Compliant mechanisms create motion by using the built-in flexibility of a single part rather than multiple moving components. Watch this video to see creative 3D printed examples and learn tips for making your own.

https://youtu.be/xV36ITRjP_4?si=2s2gw3ezFopq9mpR

For a Good Laugh: It's been 84 years

The fastest way to make better drawings is to watch someone try to make your parts.

When's the last time engineering visited the shop floor? Be honest.

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