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3 things you need to get right when 3D printing gears
By Jared Worth 3D printing has transformed how engineers approach mechanical components, evolving from a simple prototyping tool into a robust solution for industrial manufacturing. Whether you are looking to purchase high-performance printing materials for your own...
ACME vs. trapezoidal lead screws: everything you need to know
By Jared Worth In the world of linear motion, lead screws are a foundational component for converting rotary motion into precise linear travel. They enable linear motion in everything from medical devices and laboratory...
Engineering Predictability: Designing Robust Cable Carrier Systems for CNC Machining Tables
By Shizu Yamaguchi As a Senior Mechanical or Systems Engineer, you understand that system reliability hinges on meticulous design, especially for components often taken for granted. In the demanding world of CNC machining, where...
What is Low Cost Automation and what do I get for my money?
By Adriana Glazer (Rewritten by Shizu Yamaguchi) The name “low cost automation” (LCA) says it all. By definition, this concept focuses on generating the maximum possible benefit while working with limited resources. Complexity vs....
Why Pivoting and Oscillating Bearings Fail — and How to Design Maintenance-Free Joints at Low RPM
By Shizu Yamaguchi For too long, the necessity of grease in many bearing applications, particularly those involving low-speed pivoting and oscillation, has been accepted as “just part of the job.” We’re here to challenge...
Automated Vending Solutions – Reduce Costs with the Right Robot
By Adriana Glazer (Revised by Shizu Yamaguchi) Modern vending machines are evolving beyond simple product drops and coin mechanisms. Today’s automated dispensers require precise, reliable robotics to handle complex pick-and-place operations while maintaining cost...
Choosing the Right Plastic Plain Bearings for High‑Temperature Cleaning Applications
Jan Michels (Edited by Shizu Yamaguchi) Machines used in the packaging, food, and beverage industries get cleaned regularly and intensively, often at temperatures above 100 °C. igus® offers several polymer plain bearings that have no...
Understanding the Impact of Salt and Sugar Contamination on Linear Motion Systems
By Marco Thull (Edited by Shizu Yamaguchi) Food and beverage processing, filling, and packaging environments regularly expose machine components to contamination. For a design engineer, the challenge is not simply whether a component continues...
