The igus® motion plastics blog

In this post, read about our new metal rod ends, which feature all of the benefits offered by our traditional plastic rod ends, but with metal housing.

Read this blog to learn why magnetic plastic materials are crucial for the food industry, and discover a self-lubricating, maintenance-free product that helps keep food safe from plastic fragments.

In this post, read about the different types of linear actuators and how each one will work in regard to your machine or system.

In this post, read about how you could save cost over time, while improving the performance of your machine, by switching to plastic linear bearings.

Designing a vending machine that dispenses face masks? Read about the low-cost delta robot offered by igus®, which is ideal for pick & place systems.

In this post, learn about all the advantages offered by switching to water pump bearings made from iglide® highly-engineered plastics.

In this post, learn about how to look at the true cost of bearings and why comparing plastic materials can be a bit more complex than you might think.

Read how grease-free plastic bearings & linear slides can not only improve your aircraft interiors, but also improve air travel for your customers.

In this post, read about how a local car wash was able to save money & decrease downtimes by switching to chainflex® cables via our new Price Check system.

In this post from Matt Mowry, read about how plastic linear bearings play a huge role RV systems & applications.

As scientists delve into the study of climate change, new strategies and products are evolving to help them uncover data that is driving the world’s foremost crisis. Read how chainflex cables helping!

Read about igus® has supported the automotive industry for decades, supplying engineers with durable components, from Dave Spence, UK Automotive Manager.

Learn about how a new device assists physical therapists and stroke patients in improving functionality in fast-growing medical concern. Learn how the designers were able to utilize drylin systems.

Learn why and how monoskis were developed and how the technology continues to improve and provide a more exhilarating experience to those disabled and otherwise unable to ski.

As healthcare facilities rely more on mobile devices and COVID-19 has the chance to spread rapidly through healthcare facilities, hospitals are looking for new way to ensure mobile device sterility.

Read about the hidden costs associated with parts that require lubrication, and how you can avoid them by using self-lubricating plastics.

Designing a machine or system that requires bearings with axial support? Learn about these incredible cost-saving alternatives you may not have known about.

Read about how igus® has invested in Mura Technology's recycling programs to provide customers with a sustainable way to dispose of their old plastic parts.

With tradeshows being unavailable for most of the world, read about how igus® is working to bring you our upcoming products in the comfort of your home!