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Are UV Disinfection Robots Here to Stay?

The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked an increase in demand for UV disinfection robots, but will the momentum keep up after things return back to normal? Find out here.

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What’s the Difference Between a Servo Cable and Motor Cable?

Electrical engineers often work with motor cables and servo cables, which both supply motors with electrical energy. But what exactly are the differences between the two cables? Find out here.

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Square Linear Rails vs Round Linear Rails | drylin® W

Learn more about drylin® linear rails here: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-linear-guides-overview Or contact a drylin® expert here with any questions: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-contact Wha

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dryspin® j200 Lead Screw Nut Material | drylin®

Learn more about dryspin® lead screws and nuts here: https://www.igus.com/info/lead-screw-systems Or contact an igus® expert here with any questions: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-contact Join dr

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drylin® – Curved Rail FAQ

Learn more about drylin® linear bearings and slides here: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-linear-guides-overview You can also contact Matt Rozzero here: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-contact Jo

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drylin® dryspin® – e7 lead screw nut material

Learn more about dryspin® here: https://www.igus.com/info/lead-screw-systems Contact Nick Isabella here: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-contact iglide® e7 is a special plastic lead screw nut mate

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4 Reasons Why You Should Consider igus® Products for Drone-In-A-Box Systems

In this blog post, learn how you can design maintenance-free DIB systems with highly engineered plastic products from igus.

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4 Considerations When Choosing a Lead Screw

Discover the four main data points every engineer should consider when looking to properly utilize lead screws and polymer nuts in their applications.

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What Is a 7th Axis for Robots?

In this blog post, learn how you can expand the reach and workspace of your robot simply by adding a 7th axis. We''ll discuss its benefits and how you can make your new system maintenance-free.

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Why Use a Linear Actuator? | drylin®

Learn more about drylin® linear actuators here: https://www.igus.com/info/linear-actuators And you can try out our linear actuator configurator tools here: https://www.igus.com/info/online-tools#sect

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When to Use a Linear Plain Bearing vs a Recirculating Ball Bearing? | FAQ

Want to know when it's appropriate to use linear plain bearings instead of ball bearings inside your applications? In this video, drylin® Product Manager Matt Mowry offers some tips for this decision.

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4 considerations when choosing a lead screw

Learn more about dryspin® here: https://www.igus.com/info/lead-screw-systems Or try out our lead screw product finder and lead screw configurator tools here to calculate service life, quickly build l

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igus® Products for 3D Printers

Watch this video to discover highly engineered plastic components that you can use to design your next 3D printer.

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Application example: UR robot + igus® drylin® ZLW 7th axis.

Check out this example of a collaborative robot combined with a driverless transport system and the drylin® ZLW 7th axis. Storage and sorting tasks are automated extremely easily and cost-effectively

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drylin® Decision Tree: How to Choose Your Linear System

From linear bearings & slides to fully assembled actuators and gantries, this decision tree will help you find the linear system you are searching for.

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drylin® – dryspin® Lead Screws – Tech Up Cost Down

Learn more about dryspin® lead screws and nuts here: https://www.igus.com/info/lead-screw-systems Or schedule a virtual visit with Nick Isabella here: https://www.igus.com/info/virtual-visit Join dry

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What You Should Know About Lubricating Plastic Threads

In this post, read about lubricating plastic threads, even with self-lubricating properties & why self-lubricating plastic nuts are still superior to metal.

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How to assemble a spindle motor

In this post, learn how spindle motors work and how to assemble one yourself.

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What Is Axial Play and How Can You Reduce It?

In this post, read about the lost movement, or backlash, that can occur with threaded nuts made from plastic and how you can reduce the backlash.

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Ball Screw vs. Lead Screw: How To Choose The Right One

In this post, Matt Mowry, drylin Product Manager, discusses the difference between ball screws and lead screws and when to use each for your application.

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Overview – drylin® Lead Screws

Request your free dryspin® sample here: https://www.igus.com/info/dryspin-card-sample Or visit our dryspin® webpage to try out our lead screw configurator: https://www.igus.com/info/lead-screw-systems

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