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about 1 year ago
iglide® FDM filament: an industrial alternative to standard materials

Read this blog to learn how high-performance FDM filaments from igus can be used in industrial applications, and the advantages they offer over standard materials.

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about 1 year ago
xiros® Ball Bearings Size Guide

With the xiros® Ball Bearings Size Guide, easily compare sizes, dimensions and width of our xiros® plastic ball bearings product line.

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about 1 year ago
Robot Dresspack Solutions Brochure

Read this brochure to learn how triflex® R plastic, flexible cable carriers are ideal solutions for robot dresspacks and for robotic cable management. Download PDF

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about 1 year ago
Simplify your path to automation with RBTX.com

Automation doesn't need to be expensive or complex. View this infographic to see the different ways the RBTX marketplace helps simplify automation and minimize costs!

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about 1 year ago
Food Safe Solution with igubal® Food Contact Spherical Bearings

In food production, bearings need to be suitable for direct food contact without any contamination. One of the most common solutions, metallic ball bearings, require grease to maintain ideal performance, creating a risk of food contamination. Food-safe plastic spherical bearings from igus® don’t require any external lubrication or maintenance, while remaining FDA- and EU-compliant for food contact. igubal® bearings are also metal-detectable, corrosion-resistant, and reduce vibrations. Learn more about FDA-compliant components from igus®: https://www.igus.com/industries/fda-compliant Contact an expert in FDA-compliant components: https://www.igus.com/company/contact-us?contact=269dae3a-2657-4ca8-b88d-c3219c7aa71b

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about 1 year ago
Arnold AG Application Solution with drylin® linear actuators!

In this video, discover how German-based company Arnold AG utilized dry-running, maintenance-free linear actuators from igus® to develop space-saving parking solutions for e-scooters on the Deutsche Bahn rail system. This solution not only offers an easier, more compact way of storing scooters, but it also is easy to install, safe to operate, and generates little noise. Learn more about linear actuators from igus®: https://www.igus.com/linear-actuators Contact a linear actuator expert: https://www.igus.com/company/contact-us?contact=ec64fefe-ecfa-4926-922e-3a8752416567

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about 1 year ago
Forstreich Application Solution with drylin® linear guides!

As part of a new remotely operated felling wedge design, German company Forstreich reached out to igus® for a linear system to drive the wedge. igus® was able to supply a completely grease-free drylin linear system, offering high media & corrosion resistance, shock absorption and vibration damping, and a 70% weight reduction compared to competing ball bearing systems. This solution from igus® is perfect in the harsh outdoor environments the remote wedge will be used in, offering a long and reliable service life. Learn more about drylin® linear bearings & slides: https://www.igus.com/linear-bearings Contact a linear systems expert: https://www.igus.com/company/contact-us?contact=67f633b1-f71e-444f-a6b3-10991be26257

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about 1 year ago
2:1 Rule for Linear Bearings & Shafts | The igus® Classroom

In this video, resident drylin® expert and Product Manager Matt Mowry describes the 2:1 rule as it applies to linear bearings and rails. He also discusses two solutions on how to get around the rule. If you are still interested in learning more about the 2:1 concept after watching the video, read the following Tech Talk: https://toolbox.igus.com/tech-talks/linearbearings2to1rule How can we make your linear application better? Ask for Matt Mowry at 1-800-521-2747 or send him an email by clicking here. (use expert form: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-contact).

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about 1 year ago
What is Industrial Automation? | The igus® Classroom

Join Low-Cost Automation Product Manager Jan Hennecke in the igus® classroom to learn about industrial automation, from the different types of industrial automation to the robots used for such applications. Learn more about the igus® robot control software and download it for yourself here: https://www.igus.com/info/robot-control Learn more about igus®: https://www.igus.com/ Visit the RBTX robotics marketplace: https://rbtx.com/en-US

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about 1 year ago
7 Basic Rules for a Good Continuous Flex Cable with chainflex® | The igus® Classroom

Join Tim Marran, chainflex® cables Product Manager, in the igus® Classroom to learn about the 7 basic rules for a good continuous-flex cable design. These include a strain-relieving center core element, optimized conductor structure, and an abrasion-resistant outer jacket. Learn more about chainflex® cables here: https://www.igus.com/info/chainflex-information Contact a chainflex® expert for questions about specific products or applications: https://www.igus.com/info/chainflex-contact

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about 1 year ago
Robot Arms | The igus® Classroom

Watch Product Manager Jan Hennecke explain igus’® history with robotic arms, as well as common applications that use robotic arms, in this video. Automation Sales Engineer Dylan Pollack also demonstrates how the iRC software from igus® can be used to program robotic arms. Request the free iRC software: https://www.igus.com/info/robot-control-software-contact Browse automation products & solutions from igus®: https://www.igus.com/info/automated-manufacturing Contact an automation expert: https://www.igus.com/info/contact-automation-expert

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about 1 year ago
What is LCA? – Low Cost Automation | The igus® Classroom

In this video, Product Manager Jan Hennecke covers igus’® line of Low Cost Automation products and how they compare to traditional automation & robotics solutions. Browse automation products & solutions from igus®: https://www.igus.com/info/automated-manufacturing Speak with a Low Cost Automation expert: https://www.igus.com/info/contact-automation-expert Visit the RBTX marketplace: https://rbtx.com/en-U

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about 1 year ago
drylin® Motors | The igus® Classroom

Join Product Manager Matt Mowry in the igus® classroom to learn about the various types of motors igus® offers and their advantages, as well as what conditions each type of motor is ideal for. Learn more about drylin® motors: https://www.igus.com/info/stepper-motors Try out our motor configurators: https://www.igus.tools/home?filter=ELECTRIC_MOTORS Contact a motors expert: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-contact

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about 1 year ago
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about 1 year ago
RBTX Partners Appreciation – Schunk!

The RBTX marketplace is built around and relies upon its expansive network of partners. These partners include integrators, hardware and software suppliers, and other industry leaders in the automation space. Schunk is one such partner, best known for their robot grippers and other end-of-arm tooling. Visit the RBTX marketplace: https://rbtx.com/en-US Learn more about the RBTX partner network: https://rbtx.com/en-US/partners

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about 1 year ago
igus® Components Matter in Every Cell!

Robot cells are complete workspaces that are made up of far more than just the robot within. Every component plays a crucial role — which is exactly why the RBTX marketplace is such a powerful resource when designing robot cells and other automation solutions. Visit the RBTX marketplace: https://rbtx.com/en-US Browse robot cells and other robot profiles: https://rbtx.com/en-US/components/profiles-more

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about 1 year ago
Arbor X igus® Injection Molding – Made in the USA

At igus®, we understand the importance of minimizing lead times. To this end, we’ve established an injection molding facility in the US to bring much of our parts production in-house and avoid overseas shipping — all in the name of a better customer experience. Visit our website https://www.igus.com/ Learn more about plastic injection molding: https://toolbox.igus.com/10143/what-is-injection-molding

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about 1 year ago
Improving furniture design with dry-running slewing rings

Moving components in furniture need to be quiet, low-maintenance, and above all, reliable. Read this blog to learn about the ideal solution in this area of application: plastic PRT slewing rings.

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about 1 year ago
igus® inc. – MD&M 2025 Re-Cap!

MD&M West 2025 is in the books, and it was another successful show for the igus® team! If you weren’t able to see us in person, watch this video for a brief recap of some of the products and highlights from the igus® booth. Learn more about igus® products & services: https://www.igus.com/ See where else igus® will be exhibiting in 2025: https://www.igus.com/company/tradeshow

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about 1 year ago
Improving robotic pool cleaners with self-lubricating polymer bearings

Learn how self-lubricating plastic plain bearings can improve robotic pool cleaner design while resisting the harsh conditions they're subjected to in this blog.

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about 1 year ago
A complete guide to plastic injection molding in 2026

Injection molding is one of the oldest and most widely used part production processes. Get an in-depth look at the process and how it works in this blog.

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