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Port of Virginia Crane Technology [Preview]

igus® Installation and Inspection Services

How does the Port of Virginia remain a leader in the port industry?

In the ship to shore crane industry, threat of system failure is a constant. With expensive downtime, dangerous maintenance, and 24/7 operation, more and more crane manufacturers and maintenance teams

readychain® Harnessed System Options

Save time, money, and hassle with readychain® fully harnessed energy supply systems with igus®. Available in a range of options, from basic cable harnessing to fully-assembled rolling energy systems,

What is Low Cost Robotics?

The need for businesses to optimize their production processes is growing. Innovations are expediting the demand for robotics in many industries. As a result, the use of low cost robotics has become e

Low Cost Robotics Innovation Competition

Tell us how you would innovate with low cost robotic automation and you could win a robotic arm of your own. Learn how at low-cost-robotics.com

igus® solutions for kitchen and furniture applications

igus self-lubricating bearings and linear systems and lubrication free cable carrier systems are a clean, quiet, and reliable way to increase the reliability of adjustable furniture and fixtures.

xiros® ball bearing test lab

Take a tour through the xiros® ball bearing section of the world''s largest test lab for tribo-plastics. In the lab igus performs over 10,000 tests per year.

Plastic vs. Metal Bushings – Field Test

Plastic and metal bushings go head-to-head in this data backed field battle. Compare how many maintenance stops the equipment outfitted with plastic bushings requires against their metal counterparts.

Linear Motion Technology from igus®

Self-lubricating linear motion technology for a maintenance-free application. This cost-effective pre-assembled system allows for high flexibility in design and simple installation for the best fricti

Webinar: Lightweight, Low Cost Robotics for Manufacturing

The field of manufacturing is ever-more reliant on lightweight, low cost robotic systems to keep up with rapidly changing industry and plant demands. In this brief webinar, discover the history of robotics in manufacturing, classify modern robotic options, and learn about current and future applications and developments in the field. 

10 Trends for Modern Machine Tools

Explore a range of trends and innovations for machine tools. Reduce costs, increase service life, and eliminate unexpected downtime with igus® motion plastics.

Webinar: Reducing Downtime and Eliminating Cable Failure

Cable failure is an all-too-common cause of unplanned downtime across a range of industries and applications. In moving applications, these cable failures can be attributed to a few common causes. In

Restoring the Portsmouth Memorial Bridge

In 2014, the Memorial Bridge originally designed in 1922 by J.A.L. Waddell was replaced by a new bridge with cutting-edge technology. The new design maintains the spirit of the old design, but employs