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The IIoT – Establishing a digital connection between industrial machines

As the world becomes more closely connected through the internet, industrial machines and technology need to keep pace. The IIoT not only makes this possible, but easy to do. This white paper will examine exactly how the IIoT works, and just a few of the many ways it can be implemented across various industries to save time and money and increase reliability.

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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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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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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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What are the different types of linear actuators?

Choosing a linear actuator can be a surprisingly difficult process. This blog aims to simplify that process by examining the different types of actuators and the ideal conditions for each.

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3D printer lead screws drive success

3D printers are complex machines with numerous components. This blog will discuss one of the most important - the driving component - and how lead screws hold up against other options.

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chainflex® – High Quality Drive Cables for Small Spaces

Contact a chainflex® cables expert here: https://www.igus.com/info/chainflex-contact Check out chainflex® low bend radii cables: https://www.igus.com/info/unharnessed-cables-bending-radius Learn mor

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Corrugated tubing vs. triflex® R cable carriers

In a match between corrugated tubing and triflex® R, which will come out on top? This blog answers that question over the course of six rounds, each focused on a different quality of the contenders.

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about 3 years
Are Trade Shows Worth It in the “New Normal”?

Now that we''ve entered a "new normal" following the initial COVID-19 outbreak, events of all kinds have had to adapt. Read this blog to learn how trade shows in particular have handled these changes.

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chainflex® high end motion cables for small spaces & guaranteed service life

Learn more about chainflex® low bend radius cables here: https://www.igus.com/info/unharnessed-cables-bending-radius Speak to a chainflex® cables expert: https://www.igus.com/info/chainflex-contact

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Motor cables in small bend radii applications

As machines become more compact, the components in those machines need to follow suit. For cables, this means low bend radii. Read this blog to learn how igus motor cables maintain a low bend radius

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Save installation space and increase service life with high-end TPE cables

As space requirements for machines get more strict, cables need to adapt. Low bend radius TPE cables from igus do just that, offering significantly lower bend radii than comparable cables

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about 3 years
xiros® – ball bearings for the Automotive Industry

xiros® ball bearings are quieter than metal bearings & don't require external lubrication, making them ideal for automotive applications. Watch to learn more!

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about 3 years
Long-lasting plastic bearings for HVAC systems

Components in HVAC systems need to withstand extreme conditions - moisture, heat, mold, & more. Luckily, iglide components can withstand all of these while remaining wear-resistant & maintenance-free.

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over 3 years
Motek 2022 X RBTX Trade Show Highlights

Visit the RBTX marketplace: https://rbtx.com/en To discuss your own low-cost automation solutions, contact an expert today: https://www.igus.com/info/contact-automation-expert Check out these highli

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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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over 3 years
Replacing top drive service loops with modular cable carriers

Using service loops in top drives can lead to costly downtime and repairs. With e-loop® cable carriers from igus®, installation and maintenance become quick and easy thanks to its modular design.

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