How did the TRX come about and is it THE robotics innovation?
By Marius Glaue One day after the trade show It happened near the beginning of the Hannover Messe, not all that long ago. They say that sometimes the best ideas come from a mix...
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Why should you choose plastic insert bearings over metal
By Jared Worth Anyone who’s worked with metallic insert bearings is likely well aware of the frequent — and frankly tedious — relubrication efforts required for such components. Without the proper lubrication, these bearings...
Changes in the economy due to the industrial metaverse: More than just hype
By Marco Thull The industrial metaverse is like a digital parallel universe where people from all over the world work together as avatars – faster, more efficiently, and in a more environmentally friendly manner...
Which is better, 3D printing or CNC machining?
In this article, we pose the age-old question, “Which is better, 3D printing or CNC machining?” To answer this question, I have consulted with two product managers in the UK. Dean Aylott (DA) is the 3D printing Product...
How easy is it to design a robot?
One of the most common questions we get asked is, “how easy is it to design a robot?”. Personally, I think people ask the question because they perceive that robots and automation are complicated....
Green electricity from traditional windmills
By Michael Rielly igus supports Sailwind 4, a student project, with $10,550 and free components High-tech meets nostalgia: the HTWG Konstanz’s Sailwind 4 project aims to use old windmills to generate sustainable electricity. igus...
igus introduces new plain bearing made of plastic regranulate
By Michael Rielly The ECO P210, a chemical-resistant variant, has been added to the iglide ECO series October 25th, 2023 – The motion plastics specialist igus® has introduced a new plain bearing made from recycled...
How to reduce EOT crane maintenance costs by up to 60%
By James Weston When it comes to EOT cranes outfitted with festoons or conductor bars, maintenance is no easy (or inexpensive) feat. The wheels in a festoon system need to be regularly greased, and...
Flexible Cable Management for Adjustable Desks
Everyone knows the white cable canal that leads to your desk, but what about all the cables inside the desk, especially if the desk is adjustable? The height adjustment in a desk is not...
New low-cost igus carriage for curved rail made of recycled high-performance plastic
drylin econ entry-level series for simple adjustment and positioning tasks reduces costs by around 80% November 1, 2023 – igus®, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics, announced a new line of polymer carriages for curved...