The igus® motion plastics blog

Designing a material handling robot? Read this blog post to learn how dry-tech components from igus can help yours run maintenance-free.

Last year, igus® developed an intelligent bearing with high-performance plastics to alert system operators of excessive wear before a machine failure happens.

In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at artificial intelligence technologies, innovations in robotics, and public databases such as blockchain to present interesting synergies.

Have you ever wondered why most cable conductors are made of copper and not another conductive material, like silver, gold or aluminum? And what's up with gold-plated plugs? Discover the answers here.

In this blog post, you'll discover why a cable needs a shield and what appropriate shielding looks like for cables in linear and torsional applications.

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.

The market for private watercraft is exploding. Take advantage of the opportunity by designing grease-free, corrosion-resistant systems for your powerboats. Here's how igus can help you do that.

Learn about linear actuator motors from the ground up, starting with the definition of an actuator. Describes 3 types of motors and has a basic guide on how to choose the right one for your project.

Let's explore some challenges that older people are facing and how care robots can improve our quality of life as we age.

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.

In this blog post, learn about low cost automation solutions and other tools from igus that make it easy to cost-effectively automate your CNC machine.

In this blog post, learn about optimized servo cables with a new and improved insultation material that enable compact variable frequency drives to operate safely and failure-free.

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

In this blog post, learn how igus can help increase your business' productivity with pre-assembled ready-to-install cable carrier systems.

Engineer Richard Dain felt that it was time to fundamentally improve the technology of the grand piano. See how he did it, here.

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