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  • over 3 years

    Are igus® products compatible with ISO cleanroom standards?

    Read this blog to learn how igus® is developing cleanroom compatible products, certified by Fraunhofer IPA''s ISO cleanroom standards.

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  • 2:34
    over 3 years

    dryspin® Lead Screws Optimized for Lane Adjustments in the Packaging Industry

    Check out our blog on format adjustments in the packaging industry here: https://toolbox.igus.com/motion-plastics-blog/format-adjustments-in-packaging-machines Learn about igus® lead screw efficiency

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  • over 3 years

    Car Actuators – Go lighter, quieter, and corrosion-resistant

    Read this blog to find out how igus® self-lubricating lead screws, lead screw nuts and linear actuators can be applied in the automotive industry

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  • 2:37
    over 3 years

    High-Performance Polymer Components for the Automotive Industry

    Reduce weight by 80% & maintenance by 100%, with no external lubrication. Individual custom-made products. For more information, check out our automotive page.

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  • over 3 years

    What are the best cables for robotic applications?

    Read this blog to learn what makes a cable suitable for robotic applications, and why pairing those cables with a quality cable carrier is essential.

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  • over 3 years

    New Electric Unit Takes ATV Market for a Ride

    Learn about the newest design arriving in the ATV market, and igus'' part in creating this innovative vehicle.

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  • over 3 years

    The Future of Electric Vehicles in the US

    Learn about the future of electric cars in the United States and the role igus® products play in electric vehicles.

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  • over 3 years

    Smart factory: intelligent plant monitoring with the FANUC FIELD system

    For machine data evaluation in the smart factory, FANUC offers the "FIELD system" industrial IoT platform. igus® is also involved with its i.Cee app for predictive maintenance.

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  • almost 4 years ago

    Significantly reduce maintenance costs with smart condition monitoring systems

    A BREAK-EVEN ANALYSIS OF THE USE OF IGUS I.SENSE IN MAINTENANCE

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  • almost 4 years ago

    How are chainflex® cables compliant with NFPA 79?

    In this blog post, we'll explain 7 ways that chainflex® cables meet the requirements of the relevant sections in NFPA 79 that address cables used in flexing applications.

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  • almost 4 years ago

    Don’t Sweat It: Self-lubricating Compound Polymer Bearings for Fitness Equipment Are Maintenance-fre

    In this blog post, we will explore the main advantages of self-lubricating compound polymer bearings most relevant to the fitness equipment industry.

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  • almost 4 years ago

    Designing Skid Steers With a Shorter Preventative Maintenance Checklist

    In this blog post, we'll lay out typical preventative maintenance measures for skid steers and talk about how self-lubricating plastic parts help to shorten that checklist.

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