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about 1 year ago
Servo Motor vs. Stepper Motor: Choosing the Right Motor for Your Application

Explore the differences between servo motors & stepper motors, their pros & cons, and how to choose the right one for your engineering project in this blog.

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over 1 year ago
Automated material handling, explained

Automated material handling systems offer a wide range of benefits to employers willing to implement them. But is it necessary? Read this blog to find out.

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over 1 year ago
Why use iglide® plain bearings in commercial vehicles?

Read this blog to learn about how plastic iglide® plain bearings can be used in commercial vehicles, and the advantages they provide over traditional metal bearings.

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over 1 year ago
DIY 3D printer components that will improve your design

This blog highlights the components available from igus for use in DIY 3D printers, making the sourcing of these components simpler and ensuring compatibility and ease-of-use

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over 1 year ago
What are the advantages of optimizing a moving application?

Applications with a lot of motion can be complex & bulky, especially when cables are involved. Luckily, there''s an easy way to simplify and optimize these applications. Read the blog to learn more.

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over 1 year ago
Make your e-chain® ready to plug-and-play

The Module Connect product line can turn your ordinary e-chain® system into a complete plug-and-play solution that drastically reduces installation time and costs. Read the blog to learn more.

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over 1 year ago
How to make energy supply systems ready to plug-and-play

Energy supply systems don''t need to be so complex or difficult to service. Read this blog to learn how Module Connect makes energy supply a plug and play solution, reducing installation time and costs

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over 1 year ago
How can downtime be reduced by using an adapter?

Read this blog to learn how Module Connect cable assemblies have been used in automated parking systems to reduce the time and costs needed for installation and maintenance

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over 1 year ago
Ready, set, cut: Module Connect ensures fast commissioning of energy supply in woodworking

Read this blog to learn how Module Connect cable assemblies can reduce installation time and machine downtime, especially in woodworking.

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over 1 year ago
Improve your autonomous mobile robots with plastic components

AMRs have become a staple in many warehouses, but many applications aren''t getting the most potential out of them. Read on to learn how plastic components can transform AMRs

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over 1 year ago
Custom Manufacturing: Which method is best for you?

Custom manufacturing methods vary greatly, and knowing which one to use for a specific part or application can be difficult. Read this blog to learn more about these methods and when to use which ones

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over 1 year ago
UV-resistant plastic bearings for the solar industry

Plastics are expected to become brittle and fail when exposed to UV rays. Read this blog to learn why this isn''t always the case, and how plastics can actually outperform metals for the solar industry

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over 1 year ago
How could the manufacturing sector utilize extended reality?

Extended reality has the potential to completely revolutionize the manufacturing sector. But how exactly can it do that? Read this blog to learn more.

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over 1 year ago
Plastic gears vs metal gears: Which is the better option?

When it comes to gears, there''s been much debate about which type of material is best: plastic or metal. This blog examines the advantages of each and aims to answer this long-debated question.

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over 1 year ago
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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over 1 year ago
What is PROFIBUS and how does it work?

In factory automation, PROFIBUS is a great solution for reducing cable costs and complexity. Read this blog to learn what exactly PROFIBUS is, how it works, and other similar protocols like PROFINET.

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over 1 year ago
Port cranes: functions, types and sizes

There are many different types of port cranes, each with its own functionality and capabilities. Read this blog to learn about the different types of port cranes and how they''re used.

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over 1 year ago
How igus® responds to the challenges of modern manufacturing with innovation

Read this blog to learn how igus has navigated developments and challenges that have arisen in recent years as automation became more prevalent in the manufacturing industry.

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over 1 year ago
What is shore power and why is it important?

Read this blog to learn more about shore power, the rapidly growing alternative to engine power for vehicles idling/at berth.

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over 1 year ago
Finally, a modular worm gear system with infinite possibilities

The Apiro gearbox system from igus® is one way to bring modularity to industrial applications, while also providing a wide range of other benefits.

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over 1 year ago
Can construction machinery manufacturers rely on plastic bearings?

Metal vs plastic is always a hot topic when it comes to bearings in construction machinery. This blog takes a look at the topic, and talks about why plastic bearings are a viable alternative to metal.

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