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8 days ago
How to select the ideal lead screw actuator

Ensure application success with the right lead screw actuator. Read our guide on the top factors to consider before you buy.

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21 days ago
Modernizing the Royal Opera House with lightweight zig-zag e-chains®

After 25 years of use, zig-zag e-chains in the London Royal Opera House needed to be replaced with a more lightweight alternative. Discover how this was done in this application story.

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29 days ago
PFAS-tested & PTFE-free iglide® materials

See which materials from the entire iglide range are PFAS-tested and PTFE-free with this handy interactive infographic!

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28 days ago
Bring increased precision to surgical robots with optimized lead screw assemblies

Learn how dryspin® lead screw technology enhances surgical robotics through maintenance-free operation, high precision, and the ability to withstand autoclaving in this white paper.

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3 months ago
Engineering modern vending machines with gantry robots

Modern vending machine design needs to adapt to meet constantly increasing demands. Read this white paper to see how igus is rising to the challenge.

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about 2 months ago
igus® US Bike Tour US Headquarters

The final stage of the U.S. leg of the igus:bike tour brought the bike back to where the heart of the operation beats: our igus, Inc. headquarters in Rhode Island! This was such a momentous occasion that we decided to switch things up. Instead of just one or two riders, we had four different team members lead the bike through a victory lap across our massive U.S. campus. The journey kicked off at the 257 Ferris building with our Head of Product Management (dry-tech), Sebastian Bloechl. As the largest building on our campus, it’s home to the igus Motion Plastics Show (iMPS) — our very own in-house tradeshow experience. It’s the ultimate place for customers to get hands-on with our tech, and if you’re lucky, you might spot one of the many igus:bikes currently stationed throughout the building! Next, dryspin Product Specialist Sean Fournier took the handlebars to visit the newest addition to our family: the lead screw production facility! Located right next door on Ferris Avenue, this site is gearing up to launch full-scale production in 2026. After the Ferris Avenue stops, it was time to head over to North Broadway to visit our injection molding and RBTX facilities. Greenwood Facility: Helmed by e-chain Senior Product Manager Dan Thompson, the bike visited this powerhouse of production. This facility produces over 100,000 plastic parts every single day, ranging from high-performance bearings to our reliable cable carriers! The Robotics Campus: Finally, RBTX and Low-Cost Automation Product Manager Jan Hennecke brought the bike to the igus Robotics Campus. This building is special—it’s the exact location where igus, Inc. was originally founded over 40 years ago. Talk about a full-circle moment!

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2 months ago
chainflex® catalog 2025 (Complete)

Browse the complete 2025 chainflex catalog and gain valuable info on all chainflex cables — from motor and control cables to robotic and fiber optic cables.

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2 months ago
igubal® applications from the 2025 manus awards

Discover the unique and innovative applications submitted for the 2025 manus awards that make use of igubal self-aligning bearings in this magazine!

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4 months ago
igus® inc. – drylin® Linear Systems & dryspin® Lead Screws Expansion Report Two

Domestic production of lead screws is coming to igus®! Watch this video as drylin® Product Manager Matt Mowry and dryspin® Product Specialist Sean Fournier walk through the new production facility for dryspin® lead screws. Customers can expect reduced lead times and costs, and an increased selection of lead screw sizes. Stay tuned for further updates! Learn more about dryspin® lead screws: https://www.igus.com/lead-screws Learn more about the recent expansion to our ACME lead screw offerings: https://www.igus.com/lead-screws/acme-screw-production Contact a dryspin® product expert: https://www.igus.com/company/contact-us?contact=8a7e5e6e-a580-4f4e-9c29-db8fa17545e

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4 months ago
Plastic components for dry cleanroom battery production

Explore 100% dry-operating, ESD systems from igus® in this white paper, and boost battery manufacturing efficiency with plastic components for dry cleanrooms.

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4 months ago
chainflex® 10 Million Feet of Cable in Stock!

If you need long-lasting flexible cables, look no further than igus®. With over 10 million feet of continuous-flex chainflex® cable in stock in Rhode Island, we’re sure to have the exact cable you’re looking for, no matter your application’s requirements. Learn more about chainflex® cables: https://www.igus.com/cables Contact a chainflex® expert: https://www.igus.com/cables/contact-the-chainflex-expert

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4 months ago
igus inc. 40th Anniversary Tree Planting

To celebrate 40 years of business in the United States, and to give back to the city of East Providence, igus® undertook the project of planting 40 trees across two locations in East Providence. A ceremony was held as the final trees were planted, and East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva presented igus, inc. President and CEO Felix Brockmeyer with a key to the city.

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3 months ago
Robotics Catalog 2025

Browse the 2025 igus Robotics Catalog and discover the wide-ranging product selection igus offers for robotic applications.

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4 months ago
How to better protect your e-chain with smart plastics

Browse this infographic to discover the many options of IoT-enabled smart plastics products for e-chain cable carriers, and learn how you can add protection to your chain.

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6 months ago
igutex® plain bearings installation fact sheet

Download PDF igutex fiber-wound TX1 and TX3 bearings are ideal for heavy-duty applications. Read this fact sheet to learn more about their installation in regards to press-fit, freezing and heating.

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6 months ago
Norwood Sales – Kwik Koulter & igus® Maintenance Free Bearings

Watch this video to discover how iglide® bearings were able to replace bronze bearings and improve the design of Norwood Sales’ Kwik Koulter product, eliminating the need to grease pivot points while maintaining load bearing capabilities. Learn more about heavy-duty iglide bearings: https://www.igus.com/industries/heavy-duty-bearings Contact a heavy-duty bearings expert: https://www.igus.com/company/contact-us?contact=41ab9057-4d2f-4816-b220-7ec1fac5521d Learn more about igus’ solutions for the agriculture industry: https://www.igus.com/industry/agricultural-engineering

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6 months ago
Key parts of an electric motor

While electric motors may seem complex, their operation is deceptively simple. Learn about the different parts of a motor and how they function in this blog.

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6 months ago
Design considerations for modern packaging lines

Designing packaging lines involves addressing challenges like speed, hygiene, and space constraints. This white paper presents solutions to these challenges, such as self-lubricating plastics.

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7 months ago
iglide® Bearings – Main 5 Materials 2025

Learn more about our most common iglide® materials here: https://www.igus.com/info/iglide-materials Contact an iglide® bearings expert with this form: https://www.igus.com/info/iglide-contact Or call us at (800) 521-2747 In this video, iglide® bearings product manager Nicole Lang discusses the main 5 materials used in iglide® products, as well as some of their most common applications.

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7 months ago
The future of drone design: lightweight, durable plastic components

Optimize your drone designs with maintenance-free plastic components: a lighter, more durable alternative to metal parts.

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7 months ago
Tips for successful printing with resin

Browse this design guide for essential tips for successful 3D printing using DLP resin

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