The uses for solenoids in industry are extensive. Anywhere that electrical power is required to achieve a small movement becomes an application for a solenoid.

The MIL specs for different items differ depending on the nature of the items. The MIL-STD-129 standards are set of instructions aimed at achieving standard objectives.

Direct part marking or DPM is one of the two methods of marking the DoD items with unique identification symbols. It is the technology of applying machine readable 2D data matrix barcodes directly to the surfaces of the parts and items.