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3 months ago
The future of drone design: lightweight, durable plastic components

Optimize your drone designs with maintenance-free plastic components: a lighter, more durable alternative to metal parts.

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7 months ago
Automated security checkpoints: efficiency and security through modern technology

Security checkpoints are a common bottleneck for international travel. However, automation and other modern technology can eliminate this bottleneck. Learn how in this blog.

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over 1 year ago
What are jet bridges and how could they be improved?

Jet bridges have been a staple in airports for over 50 years. Yet their design could be improved greatly with one simple change.

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almost 2 years ago
Travel Industry

View this infographic to learn how parts from igus are used in the travel industry, from cars and planes to bikes and RVs!

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over 3 years
igus® works with AlpinaTec: Cable & Carriers for Space Debris Radar Technology

Learn more about e-chains® here: https://www.igus.com/info/cable-carriers And more about chainflex® here: https://www.igus.com/info/chainflex-information You can also contact us here to discuss solu

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about 4 years
Put to the test: Are engineered plastic bearings resistant to Skydrol LD-4?

We placed two test specimens made of engineered plastic materials in 100% concentrated Skydrol LD-4 hydraulic fluid for 1,000 hours at room temperature. Here''s what happened.

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about 4 years
How igus® products help de-icing vehicles protect the lives of airline passengers

Frost, ice & snow collecting on airplanes can quickly compromise passenger safety. Luckily, de-icing vehicles help remove the build-up. Here, learn more about the de-icing process & how igus can help.

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about 5 years
Fly Dry: Thermoplastic Bearings and Linear Slides Within Aircraft Interiors

Read how grease-free plastic bearings & linear slides can not only improve your aircraft interiors, but also improve air travel for your customers.

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over 6 years
Motion plastic parts help enable aircraft de-icing machine

See how motion plastics from igus® energy chains and maintenance free igubal® rod ends help in the de-icing process of aircrafts. Visit https://www.igus.com/ for more information!

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over 8 years
Aircraft and Aerospace Industry Solutions

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