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Designing Cable Management Systems for Collaborative Robots

Collaborative robots work side by side with human workers to complete a wide range of tasks, including welding, quality inspection, and component insertion/fastening. With anticipated global compound

Designing a true maintenance-free pivot

We compared true maintenance-free designs with alternative designs. Discover what goes into creating a truly maintenance-free pivot.

Your guide to modern ball bearings

We break down the components of a modern ball bearing, and explain what type of bearing materials are best for certain environments.

Complying with the Food Safety Modernization Act

Bearing lubrication can transfer bacteria and other contaminants between food. See what bearings you can use that are compliant

5 Reasons to replace PTFE bearings

Over the past 3 decades, there has been a revolution in the advancement and use of highly engineered plastics in bearing applications. In this tech talk, uncover the top 5 reasons to replace PTFE-line

Designing gliding cable carrier systems for large machinery

Compared to cable reels, bus bars or festoon systems, plastic cable carrier systems are an extremely low maintenance, resilient solution which can reduce required installation space and reduce the len

Stage and Theater Equipment Industry Solutions

Stage and theater equipment is complex, with various moving parts, space restrictions, and a focus on visual appeal. To support this area of application, igus has developed a variety of e-chain products focused on making the cable management of theater equipment simpler, easier, and more aesthetically pleasing. These products include alternatives to standard cable drums […]

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3D Printing Industry Solutions

Read and download our brochure for 3D Printing Industry Solutions.

Top 10 Reasons to Use Composite Plastic Bearings

Learn how making the switch from metal to composite plastic bearings can eliminate bearing maintenance, increase service life, reduce corrosion and wear, and more.