The first ever seated self-transfer system between bed & wheelchair
The UpLyft seated self-transfer system makes it quick and easy for those with limited mobility to transfer themselves from bed to wheelchair and vice versa.
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Application Stories
Real-world application stories based on customers solving design challenges and finding success with igus® parts.
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An affordable autonomous surface vehicle using plastic bearings
Blue Traveler is an autonomous surface vehicle developed by Damon & Jillaire McMillan using plastic plain and spherical bearings from igus. Read this article to learn more about the project!
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Ready to roll: igus® products support lightweight bike rack
Read about the QuikrStuff bike rack that utilizes lightweight iglide bushings & washers for durable performance and resistance to dirt, dust and corrosion.
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Engineering the fastest adaptive ski equipment with plastic bushings
Learn why and how monoskis were developed and how the technology continues to improve and provide a more exhilarating experience to those disabled and otherwise unable to ski.
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Hold the Cheese? Not for This Busy Iowa Production Plant
In this customer story, read about how a plant switched from a stainless steel cable chain to a plastic igus® energy chain to avoid downtimes.
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Shining a Light on Mobile Device Virus Control Using drylin® Linear Slides
As healthcare facilities rely more on mobile devices and COVID-19 has the chance to spread rapidly through healthcare facilities, hospitals are looking for new way to ensure mobile device sterility.
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New Exoskeleton Shoulders Rehab Burden for Stroke Patients
Learn about how a new device assists physical therapists and stroke patients in improving functionality in fast-growing medical concern. Learn how the designers were able to utilize drylin systems.
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A New Era in Ocean Exploration
As scientists delve into the study of climate change, new strategies and products are evolving to help them uncover data that is driving the world’s foremost crisis. Read how chainflex cables help!
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British Engineer Uses 3D-Printed Parts to Design 'The World's Most Technologically Advanced Pianos'
Engineer Richard Dain felt that it was time to fundamentally improve the technology of the grand piano. See how he did it here.
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3D-Printed Spare Parts from igus® Cut This Company's Operation & Maintenance Costs by Nearly 50%
Custom-made spare parts can be expensive, and the downtime that's required when those components fail can cost companies even more money. Discover how wear-resistant 3D-printed parts can help you save
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How a simple 3D printing template became 240,000 face-shields
Read about how the manufacturing world came together to 3d print Prusa's face-shields, and how igus® increased production via injection molding.
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Zap! igus® delta robot chosen for non-chemical weeding
A new automated robot utilizing igus delta robots offers a non-chemical way to eliminate weeds from crop fields, reducing waste and lessening environmental impact.
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Autonomous cleaning robot runs even cleaner with drylin linear bearings
Learn how Swiss startup KEMARO AG is using igus components to improve their industrial cleaning robot design, making it lighter, quieter, and longer lasting.
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This robot sells chocolates
Read this application story to learn how Belgian chocolate shop Roose's Chocolate World is employing an igus® robolink® robot to package chocolate for customers.
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A robot is the cook here: How a Canadian start-up is rethinking gastronomy
Learn how Canadian company Roboeatz is utilizing various igus® components in their fully autonomous kitchen, where everything is prepared and cooked by a robot.
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Hydraulic A-Frame on Ship with Polymer Bearings Provides Maximum Freedom of Movement
The founder of a boat company developed a hydraulic A-Frame called the Linkage System for 180 degree range of motion using self-lubricating, polymer bearings
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Ergometers with Injection Molded Bearings for Cardiovascular Care
Using the igus Fastline service, injection-molded iglide plain bearings became a fast and economical solution for recumbent bikes by ergoline GmbH. Read the story to learn more.
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Pipeline repair robots deployed to reduce danger for human workers
A Wisconsin company has designed “The Crawler,” a pipeline repair robot that can surface-blast and line midsize to large-diameter pipes.
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Solar-powered vehicle vs. Australian desert: students prepare for world record attempt
Students from a German university are building a solar vehicle to be powered by the blazing sun in an Australian desert in hopes of setting a Guinness World Record.
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Pennsylvania teens complete record-setting run with robotics world championship
Students from a Pennsylvania high school robotics team set out on a quest to design, build and compete against the best teenagers from across the world.
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