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igus® Components for Robotic Applications

Learn from Product Managers Nicole Lang (iglide®) and Matt Mowry (drylin®) as they discuss some of the igus® components used in robotic applications.

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Differences between helical gears vs spur gears

Not sure how to decide between a spur gear and helical gear? Look no further! This blog discusses the differences between spur and helical gears, and potential applications for each.

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Request your xiros® automotive sample card today!

In this video, head of automotive Sebastian Bloechl discusses the brand new xiros® automotive sample card from igus.

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Plastic Bearings Tolerance Whitepaper

Read this whitepaper to learn everything you''ll need to know about our iglide® plain plastic bearings in regards to tolerance, assembly, measurement and more!

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xiros® Polymer Ball Bearings for Automotive

Watch to learn about automotive applications for xiros®. For more information on automotive solutions with xiros® polymer ball bearings, visit our xiros® page!

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Gears Brochure

Browse the Gears Product Brochure to learn more about our Wear-Resistant Plastic Gears Made of High-Performance Polymers

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Automotive Industry Brochure

Browse various parts and their applications such as bearings, linear bearings and slides, lead screw assemblies, cable carriers and more for the automotive industry.

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iglide® Self lubricating Gears for the Automotive Industry

Watch this video to learn how igus® is incorporating self-lubricating polymers in the automotive industry, from hinges to lift links for seating systems & more.

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How igus® motion plastics® will be used in vehicle interiors of the future

Watch this video to learn about how igus® motion plastics® can be used in vehicle interiors of the future.

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High-Performance Polymer Components for the Automotive Industry

Reduce weight by 80% & maintenance by 100%, with no external lubrication. Individual custom-made products. For more information, check out our automotive page.

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iglide® Polymer Gears: Introduction

In this video, iglide® Product Manager Nicole Lang discusses our gear selection & 3D print service. Watch to learn more about our self-lubricating gears.

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Hydraulic A-Frame on Ship with Polymer Bearings Provides Maximum Freedom of Movement

The founder of a boat company developed a hydraulic A-Frame called the Linkage System for 180 degree range of motion using self-lubricating, polymer bearings

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Ergometers with Injection Molded Bearings for Cardiovascular Care

Using the igus Fastline service, injection-molded iglide plain bearings became a fast and economical solution for recumbent bikes by ergoline GmbH. Read the story to learn more.

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New Electric Unit Takes ATV Market for a Ride

Learn about the newest design arriving in the ATV market, and igus'' part in creating this innovative vehicle.

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igus® Motion Plastic Components for Automotive Seat Adjustments

Seating systems within vehicles shouldn''t be noisy—iglide® maintenance-free bearings reduce noise while providing longer life. Watch this video to learn more!

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Self-Lubricating Polymer Ball Bearings from xiros®

xiros® polymer ball bearings are a cost-effective, corrosion-resistant, and self-lubricating alternative to steel ball bearings. Learn more about xiros® here.

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Science Friction Podcast – Episode 5: Alfred from Dexai Robotics

Hosts Adam and Avory speak with Justin Rooney from Dexai Robotics about their flexible robotic arm (and sous chef), Alfred. Designed with self-lubricating iglide® PRT slewing rings, Alfred uses differ

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iglide® PRT-04 Slewing Ring Bearings

PRT-04 slewing ring bearings feature self-lubricating sliding elements instead of metal balls. Watch this video to learn more about the advantages of PRT-04.

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Don’t Sweat It: Self-lubricating Compound Polymer Bearings for Fitness Equipment Are Maintenance-fre

In this blog post, we will explore the main advantages of self-lubricating compound polymer bearings most relevant to the fitness equipment industry.

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Science Friction Podcast – Episode 4: The M1 Caliber from REEKON Tools

Hosts Adam and Avory speak with Alex LeGendre, a former project manager at REEKON Tools, about the company's M1 Caliber. It's a measuring device that makes it easier for professionals to cut materials

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Science Friction Podcast – Episode 3: UN&UP

In this episode, hosts Adam and Avory speak with Mike Sabo from UN&UP, a medical device company located in St. Louis, Missouri, about their robotic system designed to treat abnormal heart rhythms.

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