What Does igus Actually Do? A Closer Look Behind the Booth
By Shizu Yamaguchi When visitors stop by our trade show booths, like at the recent ADM show in Toronto, they often ask the same question: “What exactly do you do?” It’s a fair question....
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Case Study: How igus and Camosun College Helped a Candle-Making Business
By Shizu Yamaguchi From Interior Design to a Small Business After a decade as an interior designer and co-owner of a design firm, Bryn Milward stepped away from client work in 2020 to focus...
Why 60+ Plastic Bearing Materials? Your Design Advantage Explained
Engineering challenges aren’t all created the same. Variables like load, speed, temperature, chemical exposure, and hygiene requirements can change what constitutes the right bearing choice. At igus, we’ve developed over 60 plastic bearing materials...
Is Manual Labour Slowing You Down? Automate Smarter
The Problem Repetitive manual tasks can slow production, increase safety risks, and limit growth. For small and medium-sized businesses, these challenges often feel unavoidable, but they don’t have to be. Automation is no longer...
What Insects Can Teach Us About Linear Motion
Introduction Nature has a way of solving engineering challenges long before humans do. Take insects, for example. Beetles, ants, and grasshoppers move efficiently using dry-running joints. These joints rely on microscopic surface structures and...
The Coating That Beats Friction: Tribo-Coating Explained
Introduction Friction is inevitable. Failure isn’t. That’s the idea behind Tribo-Coating: surface treatments designed to protect moving parts where traditional solutions fall short. If you’ve ever faced wear issues on complex geometries, this technology...
The Hidden Truth About PFAS: What You Need to Know
Introduction PFAS have been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. These synthetic chemicals, often called “forever chemicals,” are everywhere, from industrial processes to everyday consumer goods. But what exactly are they, and why...
Not Just Selling Parts But Solving Your Design Challenges
Why Engineers Need More Than Just Parts Introduction When you think of a parts supplier, you probably imagine a quick transaction: order, ship, done. At igus Canada, that’s not how we operate. Our mission...
From Coffee to Cobots: How ReBeL Robots Are Changing Automation
Science fun fact: The webcam was invented because of coffee. In 1991, scientists at Cambridge University created the first webcam to monitor a coffee pot in their break room. They were tired of walking...
Motor Cables Built to Last
When it comes to industrial automation, reliability isn’t optional. It’s essential. Motor cables are the lifeline of your machines, delivering power where it’s needed most. At igus, we design motor cables that thrive under...