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GO! Greaves 3D and igus take the lead in race to perfectly simulate motorsport

Published on: 15/09/2022

A super-realistic racing simulator has been developed by Greaves 3D Engineering that features 45 igus bearings, linear rails, drives and e-chains. The University of Northampton is using the simulator for deployment on its esports BSc degree course. The driver grips the contoured steering wheel lightly and adjusts the seat position forward, angled back. The pedal […]

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VOTW- Low-cost automation with igus®-ideal for applications in laboratories

Published on: 08/09/2022

This week’s video of the week highlights the various applications that Low-cost automation can be used within laboratories. The lubrication-free products are clean, robust and quiet. The range of different products that can be incorporated into a multitude of systems allows freedom of design and flexibility. To view the video, click here https://youtu.be/ysp-1LJHj8k For an […]

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VOTW- How versatile is the iglidur® coating in automotive?

Published on: 05/09/2022

The automotive industry is tough with strict conditions and requirements. In this week’s video of the week, you can see how iglidur® coating can be beneficial in the Automotive industry. Offering a low co-efficient of friction surface, with the same great lubrication-free properties that other iglidur® products offer. To view the video, click here https://youtu.be/4OQ8gjkCzks […]

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World’s first e-chain made of 100% recycled material: igus drives circular economy forward  

Published on: 16/08/2022

Conserving resources and extending the product life cycle are the objectives of the new igus cradle-chain E2.1.CG, which saves 28% CO2 versus current e-chain production.  From cradle to cradle: The goal of the circular economy is to return consumables to the biological or technical cycle in order to conserve valuable resources and raw materials, retain […]

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Listen carefully: igus develops innovative two-component, very quiet ball bearing

Published on: 09/08/2022

The combination of great design and clever, novel materials produces a resilient and quiet tribo-optimized ball bearing for high speed and low noise. Following intense research and development, igus has launched a novel two-component (2K) ball bearing. The lubrication- and maintenance-free xiros bearing combines several properties making it wear-resistant and dimensionally stable and quiet, even […]

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Metal out, plastic in: igus presents new lubrication-free plain bearings for heavy industry

Published on: 20/07/2022

Bearing points on construction and agricultural machinery can be free of lubrication and maintenance with iglidur M210 and M260 materials Save time and costs on bearings for machinery medium loads with iglidur M210 and M260. These materials enable heavy machinery like construction equipment to switch from thick-walled metal bearings to plastic bearings with no structural […]

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Autonomous cleaning robot runs even cleaner with drylin linear bearings

Published on: 17/05/2022

Lubrication-free drylin linear guides ensure smooth operation of the K900 cleaning robot from KEMARO AG The K900 industrial robot cleans floors wherever it needs to, autonomously and without programming, even in places where it is potentially dangerous or even impossible for people to clean. Lubrication-free linear guides, shafts, plain and fixed flange bearings from igus all […]

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VOTW- igus® – Solutions for the Solar Industry

Published on: 05/05/2022

The solar industry is growing rapidly and with the help of lubrication-free products, they are changing the way things are produced and how applications operate. In this week’s video of the week, we can see how both igubal® and energy chain parts are used all over the world to help sustainable applications. To view the […]

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Evolution of the trapezoidal thread: new igus standard achieves 82% efficiency

Published on: 03/05/2022

Harmonised lead screws and lubrication-free lead screw nuts in trapezoidal threads extend service life by 30%. Motion plastics specialist igus has refined the classic trapezoidal thread, achieving a 30% service life extension – a huge increase for a well-established mechanical part. Thanks to a special geometric interaction between the lead screw nut, which requires no […]

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VOTW-igus® components making your ride more comfortable

Published on: 19/04/2022

When you think of car seat, you probably don’t think of the components designed and used within the mechanism of that seat! Why would you? In this weeks’ video of the week, the seat is stripped back to reveal the multiple igus® products found within the often-complicated mechanisms. You might be surprised by what you […]

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