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Can 3D Printers Replace Machine Tools?

Read about how 3D printers and machine tools compare in sustainability, accuracy and productivity.

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Bearings—Past, Present, and Future

Read about the long and fascinating history behind bearing technology, along with some of the exciting innovations the future has in store.

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How Do Plastic Bearings & Bushings Reduce Noise in Automobiles?

Read about how plastic plain bearings play an essential role in the development and production of quieter vehicles, both inside and out.

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What Is a Roller Chain and When Do You Need It?

Read about how the rol-e-chain® from igus® overcomes the technical boundaries of typical gliding cable carriers by instead rolling for long travels.

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What Makes Each Cable Jacket Material Different?

Read about the differences and specific benefits between the different cable jacket materials: PVC, PUR, and TPE.

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6 Easy Tips for Maintaining Your Car While Working From Home

Read these 6 easy tips for maintaining your car while working from home & save yourself from a potential headache when finally starting your car.

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Which Shaft Material is Best for My Application?

Read about the various shaft materials available for linear bearings, and how each one is designed to meet specific application requirements.

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What is single pair ethernet and is it here to stay?

Read about single pair ethernet, the exciting new emerging technology in the field of industrial cables that will reduce installation space & lower cost.

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Not All Loads are Created Equal Part 1

Learn about the different type of surface loads that can impact your bearing, and how to properly identify the right bearing material based upon load type.

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Do plain bearings with large wall thicknesses offer advantages inside heavy-duty applications?

Do plain bearings with large wall thicknesses offer advantages inside heavy-duty applications? I say no. Here''s why.

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How Does the Classic e-chain® Cable Carrier Adapt to IoT & Industry 4.0?

Read about how the classic e-chain® cable carrier, introduced over 50 years ago, has adapted to Iot and Industry 4.0, along with other industrial products.

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What is the Difference Between a Motor Cable and a Control Cable?

Read about the differences between a motor cable from a control cable, in addition to what elements they have in common and how you can save you cost.

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Sealed Bearings: What are the options?

Sometimes the best solution is an old-fashioned one! This post reviews how a felt ring protects the bearing and shaft and helps avoid hundreds of hours of maintenance.

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What is the inner jacket of a cable?

Learn more about the function of a cable''s inner jacket and how igus® has innovated this cable element to save you time and cost.

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Shaft considerations for bearing applications

Agriculture, construction, and heavy duty all deal with harsh, dirty, and corrosive environments. Your bearings have to hold up! Shaft hardness plays a major role avoiding maintenance.

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How to Select Plain Bearings for Sheet Metal

Learn which factors make a plain bearing ideal for use within sheet metal despite it being a thin-walled structure.

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How Long Will My Cable Management System Last?

Read about how long your cable management system should last, and how we use our service life calculator to expertly predict when you''ll need to replace it.

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Why are there color variations between extruded aluminum linear rails and shafting?

Ever wonder why your aluminum shafting & linear rails are different colors? Read why this occurs, and the good reason behind it.

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How Online 3D-Print Tools Have Changed Prototyping

Learn about how 3d print services have made prototyping more efficient & accurate than ever before through the power of web-based tools.

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Hey Engineers, Interested in Reducing Avoidable Warranty Claims?

Ever wondered how you might reduce the amount of warranty claims due to replacement parts? Read about these maintenance-free solutions.

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No, UV Rays Don’t Damage All Plastic Cable Carriers

It''s common for people to think that the sun will damage any and all plastic cable carriers. But, one brand is actually specially designed to withstand UV rays & other harsh environmental conditions.

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