Materials scientists have developed PTFE-free variants for the most common plain bearing materials from igus. igus has announced a breakthrough for greener bearings: polymer plain bearings of the iglidur G, X and H ranges, which are used in machines, systems and vehicles worldwide, are now available PTFE free. This is great news for many companies […]
Humanoid robots are beginning to support industries in various ways, but what do they really bring to the table? According to estimates, 20 million humanoid robots could be in use in industry by 2030. The demand for this technology is increasing rapidly among European companies in particular, but the first practical applications have yet to […]
The cable chains E6, e-skin flat, e-skin soft and easy chain E14 prove their suitability for dry cleanrooms in long-term tests conducted by the Fraunhofer IPA research institute Launched two years ago, the E6.29 was the first certified igus energy chain for use in dry cleanrooms. To offer customers a long-term guarantee, the motion plastics […]
Shipbuilders worldwide rely on a variety of water-resistant polymer components from igus® Summertime brings the promise of sun, sea and relaxation. As you lie on the beach, overlooking a sea lined with boats and yachts, it’s likely that igus® is at work in each one. A lot of work goes in to ensuring that these […]
Southampton University students complete innovative satellite docking simulator A group of dedicated engineering students at Southampton University are set to showcase their innovative master’s project at the Southampton design show this June. Student Dominic Soltau and his team, supervised by researchers Dr Alex Wittig and Dr Sergio Araujo-Estrada, have created a Satellite Docking and Orbital […]