Young people on the Falklands Islands inspired by the possibilities of 3D printing

Published on: 15/04/2020

24th October, 2019 The Falkland Islands are an archipelago comprising two main islands and 778 smaller islands covering an area of 12,000 sq km (almost half the size of Wales) with a population of just over 3.5 thousand. Here, a radio station covers local news and the territory’s only newspaper is Penguin News. The islands […]

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iglidur coatings make sliding metal surfaces wear-resistant

Published on: 15/04/2020

24th October, 2019 For lubrication-free sliding in a very tight space, igus has introduced a new coating material and service for metal components. The iglidur coating provides the components with the wear and sliding properties of the maintenance-free iglidur materials. The coating was developed for applications where a classic shaft-bearing combination is not possible, such […]

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Smart micro flizz for confined spaces; now with predictive maintenance

Published on: 15/04/2020

3rd October, 2019 Guiding power, data and media in confined spaces at high speeds is a major challenge for many OEMs, in particular for intralogistics. With the micro flizz, igus offers a compact energy guidance system for travels up to 100 metres. It consists of an energy chain, flexible chainflex cables suitable for tight bend […]

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Seven iglidur plain bearing materials pass the mould endurance test

Published on: 15/04/2020

24th September, 2019 For air conditioning systems in buildings, aircraft and cars, mould is not only a great annoyance but a serious health hazard. To prevent this, mould-resistant components must be used. Therefore, igus had its materials tested for mould growth. The result: seven igus plain bearing materials are resistant to fungi and bacteria. In […]

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Video of the Week – Why E2.1 e-chains are quieter, stronger and quicker to fill

Published on: 15/04/2020

17th November, 2019 The E2.1 e-chain is the igus standard for small to medium applications. Offering a long service life, quiet operation and easy filling, it is suitable for use in general engineering and machine tool construction. In this week’s video we see how easy it is to open the E2.1 e-chain from the side […]

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