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15 days ago
igus inc – 40th Anniversary Tree Planting Reel

To celebrate 40 years of business in the United States, and to give back to the city of East Providence, igus® undertook the project of planting 40 trees across two locations in East Providence. A ceremony was held as the final trees were planted, and East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva presented igus, inc. President and CEO Felix Brockmeyer with a key to the city. Learn more about igus®’ commitment to sustainability: https://www.igus.com/company/sustainability Read about igus®’ previous partnership with the National Forest Foundation: https://press.igus.com/2023/11/06/2024-nff-partnership/

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18 days ago
igus inc. 40th Anniversary Tree Planting

To celebrate 40 years of business in the United States, and to give back to the city of East Providence, igus® undertook the project of planting 40 trees across two locations in East Providence. A ceremony was held as the final trees were planted, and East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva presented igus, inc. President and CEO Felix Brockmeyer with a key to the city.

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5 months ago
Say Goodbye to Lubrication – Transforming Heavy-Duty Equipment with Dry running Plastics from igus®

Tired of needing to constantly lubricate your heavy-duty machinery? Looking for a grease-free alternative that can still meet your application’s requirements? Look no further than igus’® selection of dry-running bearings and cable carriers. These products are perfect for heavy-duty equipment, boasting incredible strength and resistance to dirt, dust, corrosion, and other harsh conditions. Watch this webinar to learn more! For further information, visit our website: https://www.igus.com/industries/heavy-duty-industries Contact a heavy-duty bearings expert: https://www.igus.com/plastic-bearings/resources/iglide-contact Contact a heavy-duty cable carriers expert: https://www.igus.com/company/contact-stephen-bowman

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12 months ago
Polymer ball bearings in cleaning systems for photovoltaic installations

Solar panels need to operate reliably year-round, even when facing harsh weather conditions. Learn about solutions for keeping them clean, and the components that enable these solutions, in this blog.

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about 1 year ago
Green manufacturing: the new gold standard

Sustainable manufacturing practices are quickly becoming the expectation across the globe. Read this blog to learn about green manufacturing, its benefits, and how it can be implemented into existing processes.

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about 1 year ago
Oil and Gas Brochure

Machinery used for oil and gas extraction, such as drilling equipment, is frequently exposed to dirt, saltwater, vibrations, extreme temperatures, mechanical stress and risk of explosion. Downtime is costly in these conditions, but energy chains from igus® offer the high performance needed to ensure continuous, failsafe operation. Learn more in our Oil and Gas industry brochure.

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about 1 year ago
Say Goodbye to Lubrication – Transforming Heavy-Duty Equipment with Dry running Plastics from igus®

Tired of needing to constantly lubricate your heavy-duty machinery? Looking for a grease-free alternative that can still meet your application’s requirements? Look no further than igus’® selection of dry-running bearings and cable carriers. These products are perfect for heavy-duty equipment, boasting incredible strength and resistance to dirt, dust, corrosion, and other harsh conditions. Watch this webinar to learn more! For further information, visit our website: https://www.igus.com/industries/heavy-duty-industries Contact a heavy-duty bearings expert: https://www.igus.com/plastic-bearings/resources/iglide-contact Contact a heavy-duty cable carriers expert: https://www.igus.com/company/contact-stephen-bowman

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about 1 year ago
Zero Lubrication Solutions for Medical Equipment Webinar

Watch this webinar to learn about grease-free components for igus® and how they can be used to design more effective and efficient medical equipment. igus® components such as cable carriers, lead screw assemblies, linear actuators, plain bearings and more are all available for use within medical equipment, and offer vast improvements over alternatives. Learn more about igus® solutions for the medical industry: https://www.igus.com/industries/medical-industry Request a medical industry sample box: https://www.igus.com/industries/medical-industry/medical-sample-request-form Contact a medical industry expert: https://www.igus.com/industries/medical-industry/medical-contact

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about 1 year ago
More sustainable beer production made possible with plastic insert bearings

Discover how Heineken saved over 1,500 man hours a year by switching to self-lubricating JEM insert bearings in this application story.

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over 1 year ago
PFAS in focus: Planned restrictions, challenges and solutions for the industry

Discover the truth about PFAS polymers, their impact on humans and the environment, and how companies are developing healthier & safer alternatives in this white paper.

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over 1 year ago
Go Zero Lubrication with AI

Discover the negative impact of using lubricating grease in this infographic, as well as how to completely eliminate lubricating grease from your application.

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over 1 year ago
Bearing points without lubrication: Guide, expert tips, and practical examples

Anywhere two components are moving against each other, lubrication is expected to be necessary. However, you can eliminate grease and other additional lubricants from your machines with tribologically optimized polymer components. Learn more in this white paper.

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over 1 year ago
Benefits for the Environment with iglide® bearings

This video explores some of the environmental benefits of using iglide® bearings, including a lack of any external lubricants or grease, energy savings due to the lightweight materials used, and the use of new energy efficient injection molding machines to create the bearings. Contact an iglide® plain bearings expert: https://www.igus.com/info/iglide-contact Learn more about igus’® sustainability initiatives: https://www.igus.com/info/sustainability Browse our selection of iglide® bearing materials: https://www.igus.com/info/iglide-materials

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almost 2 years ago
Energy Industry

Discover how self-lubricating, plastic igus components can be used across the energy industry with this interactive infographic!

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over 2 years
e-loop® Brochure

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over 2 years
Plastic components: More sustainable than you think

A common misconception is that all plastic components are less environmentally friendly than metal components. However, this is far from the truth. Read this blog to learn more.

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about 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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about 3 years
Cable guiding in vertical drilling rigs: From service loop to e-loop®

Cable Management Under Adverse Conditions: e-loop® as a Versatile Problem Solver. Learn more about the whitepaper.

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over 3 years
How does 3D printing reduce waste?

Learn about the ways in which 3D printing can reduce waste and improve sustainability over subtractive manufacturing methods such as CNC machining.

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over 3 years
igus® unveils the world’s first urban bike made from recycled plastic

The igus:bike is a collaboration project between German motion plastics company igus® and Dutch start-up mtrl.bike. The solid plastic bike does not rust, is self-lubricating, and requires no maintenan

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over 3 years
Going Carbon Neutral – Corporate CO2 Footprint

Read this blog to learn how igus® is adapting its policies to reduce carbon emissions, aiming to become completely climate-neutral by 2025

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