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about 7 years
Chain breakage is easily detected and solved using smart energy chains

The EC.B break detection sensor from igus® smart plastics division reduces the amount of work of maintenance technicians tasked with looking after crane installations and gantries. This applies from c

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about 7 years
The world’s longest e-chain® runs for over 10 years

A coal-fired power plant in the Czech Republic receives energy through an igus® e-chain®. This plastic cable carrier, which has continuously been in operation for ten years, travels over 2,017 feet.

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about 7 years
Power supply in overhead cranes: energy chains vs. festoons

Reliable and dynamic cable management is one of the greatest challenges in modern crane technology. While the components must be modular, they should also be consistently easy to install, low maintena

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about 7 years
The wheelchair redefined with igus® bearings

For wheelchair users, the judders of uneven ground can seem all too familiar. Determined to make ride discomfort a thing of the past, Israel-based company, SoftWheel, has completely reinvented the whe

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about 7 years
Device for boat operators is a breeze on the knees

Paul Nowack developed a love affair with the sea at an early age. His knees, back, and joints saw the Florida man's passion as a love-hate relationship that grew more challenging with each new ocean a

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about 7 years
e-spool®: The next generation of the cable reel

The igus® e-spool is an alternative to traditional cable reels, which are used to guide cables and hoses in confined spaces. The e-spool system can guide several cables or media lines, including power

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about 7 years
e-chains® in power automated drilling operations

An offshore drilling company from Norway is using energy chains from igus® to help provide a reliable power supply under extreme conditions for automated drilling operations on platforms.

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about 7 years
Building human organs is underway with cell-stacking technology

Pick-and-place automation has progressed beyond machine manufacturing and into the world of human anatomy. Research engineers at Brown University are building tiny versions of human organs, one micro-

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about 7 years
Simulating subsea conditions with igus® energy chains

Hyperbaric testing simulates deep-water conditions, and effectively assesses subsea equipment with hydraulic and electrical components at depth. Master Flo Valve Inc. is home to one of the largest cus

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about 7 years
Automated farming at Superwurm

Read how igus empowers automated farming at a worm farm via cable carriers, self-lubricating plastic bearings, linear slide tables and flexible cables in AGVs.

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about 7 years
Cable reels replaced with new energy chain lighting truss solution at Kauffman Center

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is the leading opera and performing arts venue in Kansas City, MO. Since its opening in 2011, it has hosted over 2.5 million guests. To power the overhead s

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about 7 years
igus® plastic bearings podium across the cycling world

The iglide® plain bearings are composed of lightweight, high-performance plastics and contribute to overall mass reduction and extended service life. The plain bearings defy environmental influences,

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about 7 years
Port of Virginia remains a leader with superior crane technology

At the Port of Virginia, thousands of shipping containers are lifted, moved and lowered by about 30 cranes. Festoons on cranes were replaced by e-chain cable carriers to reduce downtime and cost.

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about 7 years
New exoskeleton is revolutionizing work processes

A new device that supports manufacturing workers is among the latest technological advancements that speak to the power of plastics. The device, the Airframe™ exoskeleton, is made by San Diego-based L

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over 7 years
New! delta robot from igus® at IMTS 2018

The igus® delta robot provides a thrifty and simple automation solution for pick-and-place tasks. These maintenance-free, lightweight robots start at $6,200 and are available in easy-to-assemble kits

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over 7 years
Installation of an igus® guidefast control system on a crane girder

This video walks through the installation of an igus® guidefast® trough on a crane girder.

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over 7 years
New igus® linear bearing with easily replaceable liner

Watch Linear Bearing Product Manager, Matt Mowry, describe the benefits of the drylin W with its very easy to replace sliding liner. This allows engineers and maintenance personnel to replace the slid

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over 7 years
Cable management used in stage and theater industry applications

This video shows e-chain® zig-zag cable carriers operating in an opera/stage setting. This helps demonstrate how igus has solved problems in the stage and theater environment. Learn more about all of

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almost 8 years ago
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about 8 years
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.

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about 8 years
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.

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