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First sustainable plain bearing materials from igus made of regranulated tribo-plastics

Published on: 31/10/2022

The sustainable iglidur materials ECO H, ECO P, ECO A180 and ECO G consist of regranulate so conserve resources, and abrasion-resistance helps to reduce microplastics. Social change, responsibility towards the environment and changes in how plastics are handled are leaving their mark on industry. For customers who want a more sustainable design for their moving […]

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VOTW- Build your own camera slide

Published on: 31/10/2022

Our drylin® W range of linear products has always been popular for customers building various camera slides and supports. With its smooth-running surface, robust structure and large variety, the drylin® W rails and carriages are ideal. In this week’s videos of the week, it shows the various options of drylin® products that can be used. […]

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VOTW- TX2, Heavy duty for agriculture

Published on: 20/10/2022

Our TX bearings are not injection moulded like our other iglidur® plain bearings. These bearings have an interwoven design, each layer incorporating solid lubricants, which not only means no lubrication but it also increases the mechanical strength compared to moulded bearings. These are ideal for high mechanical loads and are 3 times stronger than their […]

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First sustainable plain bearing materials from igus made of regranulated tribo-plastics

Published on: 20/10/2022

The sustainable iglidur materials ECO H, ECO P, ECO A180 and ECO G consist of regranulate so conserve resources, and abrasion-resistance helps to reduce microplastics. Social change, responsibility towards the environment and changes in how plastics are handled are leaving their mark on industry. For customers who want a more sustainable design for their moving […]

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World’s first urban bike made from recycled plastic: igus:bike at Engineering Design Show

Published on: 10/10/2022

***Visit stand E50, and the conference zone at The Engineering Design Show at 11.15 Thursday 13th October, to learn about the all-plastic igus:bike*** igus will exhibit the world’s first all-plastic urban bicycle at The Engineering Design Show from 12-13 October. The bike was first launched at Hannover Messe on 30th May. The igus:bike is the […]

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VOTW- iglidur® in bar feeder machines

Published on: 06/10/2022

Bar feeders are known for their speed precision and efficient running. For these reasons alone, igus®’ iglidur® products are ideal. The lubrication and maintenance free plain bearings run effortlessly on shafts, are wear resistant and predictable. All of this can be seen in this week’s video of the week. Click here to view https://youtu.be/4UiLAAV23Fk For […]

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Combined innovation: igus acquires majority stake in Commonplace Robotics

Published on: 06/10/2022

Motion plastics from igus with intuitive software from Commonplace Robotics join forces for simple, low cost solutions in automation Motion plastics specialist igus is investing in growing its low cost automation activities and has now acquired a majority stake in robot integrator Commonplace Robotics, based in Bissendorf near Osnabrück. Commonplace Robotics specialises in intuitive control […]

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VOTW- Want to go racing? Greaves 3D and igus® bring racing to students at Northampton university

Published on: 30/09/2022

igus®, Greaves 3D Engineering and the University of Northampton came together to introduce the new racing simulator. This has been developed by Greaves 3D Engineering and features approx 45 igus® components from; bearings, linear rails, drives to various types of e-chains®. These racing simulators are being used as part of the esports BSc degree course […]

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World’s first tribo material for DLP 3D printing from igus gives up to 60x longer service life

Published on: 29/09/2022

iglidur i3000 makes 3D digital light processing (DLP) printing of very durable parts in the millimetre range possible iglidur i3000 from igus is the world’s first resin formulated specifically for DLP 3D printing of parts subject to wear. This enables additive manufacturing of particularly small and precise components with a service life 30 to 60 […]

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VOTW-Contactless system monitoring- Predictive maintenance with igus®

Published on: 23/09/2022

At igus® we are always trying to improve what moves and with our Smart plastic range, we are trying to go one step further, improves what moves BEFORE it breaks! In this week’s video of the week, we show why Smart Plastics can prevent breakdowns and are quick and easy to use. To view the […]

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