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2 months 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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3 months ago
Tips to select and design vertical energy supply systems for stage lighting equipment

When media, energy and data have to be moved vertically, special solutions are required for safe and reliable cable guidance. Learn more about these solutions in this white paper.

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3 months ago
Heavy Duty Industry Brochure

Components in heavy-duty machinery need to be able to stand up to harsh environmental conditions, including exposure to dirt and dust, extreme temperatures, oil, and even chemicals. Learn more about igus parts ideal for the heavy duty industry in this brochure.

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4 months ago
Planetary gears and their use in bicycles

Planetary gears are the ideal solution for bike gearboxes. Learn how RCYL is taking plastic planetary gears and using them in a nearly 100% plastic bike in this blog.

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4 months ago
The Role of Linear Actuators in the Miniaturization of Medical Equipment

Miniature linear actuators play a key role in medical equipment becoming smaller. Learn more about the potential of miniaturized medical equipment in this white paper.

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4 months 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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5 months ago
igutex® bearing range vs bronze bearings

The debate between bronze and plastic bearings has been around for ages. Historically, bronze was considered superior, but this is no longer the case thanks to the plastic bearings available from igus. Read the blog to learn more.

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5 months 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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5 months ago
Challenges for medical device manufacturers

In such a crucial industry for innovative technologies, this blog looks at the challenges these medical equipment manufacturers face.

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6 months ago
igus® – Port of Virginia Retro-fit Full

Cranes at the Port of Virginia have historically used festoon systems for cable management. However, a recent project carried out by igus® saw these festoons replaced with e-chain® cable carriers for a more robust and secure cable management solution. Learn more about e-chain® cable carriers: https://www.igus.com/info/cable-carriers Discover how igus’® components can be used within port and terminal cranes: https://www.igus.com/info/industries-port-and-terminal-cranes Contact a member of the igus® installation team: https://www.igus.com/info/contact-orange-services

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6 months ago
Jib crane cable management: What’s the best solution?

Stop wasting time and money due to cable failure on your jib cranes. Read this blog to learn about a more reliable & effective cable management solution for jib cranes.

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6 months ago
drylin® Actuators in Lab Automation Webinar

In this webinar, drylin® Product Manager Matt Mowry discusses miniature linear actuators from igus® and the benefits they offer for lab automation applications. These benefits include hygienic operation, lightweight composition, and low-noise operation. Learn more about drylin® mini linear actuators: https://www.igus.com/info/miniature-linear-actuators Contact a drylin® expert: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-contact Download our Tech Talk: https://toolbox.igus.com/8394/actuators-for-hematology-analyzers

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6 months 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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7 months ago
Detroit Enjoyneering Grand Opening Re-Cap

Check out the newly opened enjoyneering center in the Detroit metro area in this video! The center showcases all of igus’® products, from cables and cable carriers to plain bearings, linear bearings, and robotic components. Visitors can even enter the iguverse — the igus® metaverse — aimed at bringing engineers together and streamlining the prototyping process. Learn more about the enjoyneering center: https://www.igus.com/info/enjoyneering-center Discover the meaning behind “enjoyneering”: https://www.igus.com/info/enjoyneering Request a visit of our in-house trade show: https://www.igus.com/info/imps

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7 months ago
Detroit Enjoyneering® Grand Opening Tour

Take a tour of the newly opened enjoyneering center in the Detroit metro area in this video! The center showcases all of igus’® products, from cables and cable carriers to plain bearings, linear bearings, and robotic components. Visitors can even enter the iguverse — the igus metaverse — aimed at bringing engineers together and streamlining the prototyping process. Learn more about the enjoyneering center: https://www.igus.com/info/enjoyneering-center Discover the meaning behind “enjoyneering”: https://www.igus.com/info/enjoyneering Request a visit of our in-house trade show: https://www.igus.com/info/imps

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7 months ago
Debunking myths about plastic bearings in heavy-duty applications

Many myths surround the use of plastics in heavy-duty applications, claiming they're inferior to metal. This blog debunks those myths.

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8 months ago
Reducing Weight in the Automotive Industry with iglide® bearings

To learn more about bearings and linear motion in the automotive industry, check out our website: https://www.igus.com/info/automotive-onboard-bearings For further questions about bearings in the automotive industry, contact Sebastian below: https://www.igus.com/info/contact-sebastian-bloechl Want to sample automotive bearings before committing to a purchase? Request a sample box below: https://www.igus.com/info/iglide-automotive-sample-box Wondering how you can reduce weight in automotive manufacturing? Sebastian Bloechl, Head of Automotive at igus® North America, shows off one such way in this video: making the switch from metal plain bearings to plastic plain bearings.

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8 months ago
Hygienic screw-driven actuators for hematology analyzers & pipetting technology

Hematology analyzer applications require hygienic components suitable for small spaces. These requirements make drylin actuators the ideal solution for these applications.

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8 months 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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9 months ago
igus® Port of Virginia Retro-fit e-chain® TEASER

Cranes at the Port of Virginia have historically used festoon systems for cable management. However, a recent project carried out by igus® saw these festoons replaced with e-chain® cable carriers for a more robust and secure cable management solution. Learn more about e-chain cable carriers: https://www.igus.com/info/cable-carriers Discover how igus’® components can be used within port and terminal cranes: https://www.igus.com/info/industries-port-and-terminal-cranes Contact a member of the igus® installation team: https://www.igus.com/info/contact-orange-services

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9 months ago
igus® Port of Virginia e-chain® Retro-fit Story TEASER

Cranes at the Port of Virginia have historically used festoon systems for cable management. However, a recent project carried out by igus® saw these festoons replaced with e-chain® cable carriers for a more robust and secure cable management solution. Learn more about e-chain cable carriers: https://www.igus.com/info/cable-carriers Discover how igus®’ components can be used within port and terminal cranes: https://www.igus.com/info/industries-port-and-terminal-cranes Contact a member of the igus® installation team: https://www.igus.com/info/contact-orange-services

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