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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.

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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

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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

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Plastic Bicycle Bushings For A Longer Ride

Self-lubricating and maintenance-free igus® plastic bushings are 80% lighter than metal, and help to reduce the weight of bicycles. Watch to learn more.

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The Polygon Effect Visualized

As the chain moves around the curve, from position 1 to 2, the individual links (AB, BC, CD, DE) create an angular motion, changing the height of the system from d/2 to (d/2)cos(Y/2). This height fluc

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igus® for the biking industry

See how igus® parts are used for many different types of bikes! Learn more at www.igus.com

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Plastics in motion, across the world

Learn about the many different uses for our plastic parts across the world. Learn more at www.igus.com

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Can igus® products help label 50,000 bottles in one hour?

Watch a KRONES utilize tribo-tape in their high-speed labelling machine!

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e-chain® reel for mobile shore power

Connect different vessel types Special energy chain guides & protects cables Lengths of up to 328 feet Easy and safe handling Longer service life at lower cost

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Heavy Duty Linear Bearings Test

Did we need to set our linear slides on fire and run them over with a truck? No, but we did.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Reducing vibration of cable carriers

In a wide range of applications customers are demanding increased accuracy and precision from their production equipment. In industries including printer design, semiconductor manufacturing, and machi

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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

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iglide® dry-tech® Test Lab

See what kind of tests our self-lubricating bearings go through in the test lab!

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Dirt and dust resistant bearings and bushings for agriculture and heavy duty

Self-lubricating iglide® bearings and bushings are perfectly suited for dirty and dusty environments and can be direct substitutes for metal. Learn more here!

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Why work at igus®?

Are you ready to start your career at igus? www.igus.com/careers

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Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Linear Guide | drylin® HTS

See how drylin HTS stands up against fire and being run over by a truck!

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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

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New innovations in energy chains

igus has developed a new energy chain system that delivers numerous benefits to both design engineers and those in charge of maintenance. Chief among these benefits is saving up to 80% on time needed

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