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Wear resistance at the push of a button: New igus polymer coating tool simplifies selecting coatings

Published on: 23/05/2023

Have high wear components coated with the online iglidur Coating Designer in just three steps, plus cost and delivery is calculated before you buy. Functional surface coatings are an integral part of industrial life, keeping moving parts from wearing. With the iglidur coating materials from igus, heavily stressed components can be further protected against wear. […]

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VOTW- Wear resistant bearings fibre wound, not moulded.

Published on: 18/05/2023

In applications where you want to change your metallic bearing for a plastic one, you might be concerned at the capabilities of the latter. Plastic bearings are more capable than you may think, and in some cases, using the technology of a plastic bearing and creating something else is the answer. In this weeks’ “video […]

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Enjoyneering: igus drives engineering forward with 190 physical and digital new products.

Published on: 18/04/2023

“Unleash your engineering power with play” – the latest motion plastics technology, lubrication-free app, low-cost automation online, and sustainable. A low-cost robot operated via a VR headset. Spare parts identified and ordered in seconds using AI on a smartphone. A mobile app that immediately identifies potential applications for lubrication-free parts on an excavator. igus launches […]

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VOTW-The simplicity of the Rebel Cobot

Published on: 13/04/2023

Automation doesn’t need to be complicated and doesn’t always have to be industrial. In this week’s “video of the week”, the modular ReBeL Cobot arm shows the variation of movement possible, the accuracy and the simplicity of programming. Once again, proving automation can be simple and available for everyone to adopt To view the video, […]

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Safe, trouble-free overhead conveying with individual polymer ball bearings

Published on: 11/04/2023

High load capacity, and smooth operation: xiros plastic ball bearings from igus make a big difference in a range of applications in overhead conveyor technology. As digital transformation increases manufacturing throughput, and with booming online trade, the demands on material handling are constantly increasing. Customers expect faster and more reliable deliveries, meaning order structures and […]

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Robotic lawn mower cuts an accurate path to success with help from igus

Published on: 31/03/2023

Labour shortages and carbon emissions of petrol mowers means robotic lawn mowers are on the rise. Kingdom Technologies turned to igus to help keep its pay-per-use robotic mower maintenance-free. The greenskeeper surveys drone footage of the golf club. It’s a long fairway and the entire course needs cutting – this one alone could take all […]

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Modular linear guides for long distances assembled with model train track ease

Published on: 21/03/2023

Extendible and easy to install: drylin EGW offers new design freedom on long travel distances. The drylin Endless Gear linear module (EGW) is a modular, lubricant-free linear guide with rack and pinion drive, which can be extended to any length due to the modular plug-in design, at low cost and very light weight. Separate carriages […]

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VOTW- Strengthening 3D printed parts with multi material printing technology

Published on: 16/03/2023

Using an igus® low friction tribofilament and combining it with one of our high strength 3D printing materials, we are now able to offer exceptional wear resistance alongside other mechanical and functional properties. In what is known as two-component printing, similar filaments can be securely bonded together, connecting the two “phases”. This enables two very […]

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VOTW- introducing the new chainflex® cable catalogue

Published on: 09/03/2023

Catalogues are fast becoming more and more digital and with the introduction to the new chainflex® catalogue, this Is no exception. We now have the catalogues as digital versions however still offer them as a printed version on request for those customers who still prefer the physical version. In this week’s “video of the week”, […]

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Growing partner network and Customer Test Areas supports companies in low-cost automation trials

Published on: 08/03/2023

Together with manufacturers and integrators, igus continues to help more SMEs automate by expanding its range and service for cost-effective automation Motion plastics specialist igus is committed to lowering the barriers to entry into automation applications to enable small and medium-sized companies in particular to increase their competitiveness. It has built up a broad network […]

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