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“How long would my printed gear last?” New igus online tool predicts running time
Some gearboxes use one or more gear stages to modify torque or speed. Because gears often require complex involute tooth profiles that cannot be designed without specialized tools, igus introduced its gear configurator. More...
Providence Pit Stop: River Crossings and Capital Views!
By Jared Worth After the coastal vibes of Narragansett, Providence felt like the perfect urban next stop for the igus:bike tour. Caitlyn jumped back into the saddle and took our plastic powerhouse on a...
Repair of an vintage car speedometer with the help of 3D printing service
Guest author: Dr. Jörg Pühler | 18. April 2019 Restoring a 1924 Stanley 750B Speedometer with 3D Printing The mileage counter on my 1924 Stanley 750B speedometer had stopped working. This unit, a Stewart-Warner...
igus Provides Unique Problem-Solvers
By Shizu Yamaguchi Early Adopters: Why Their Mindset Matters in Design Engineering In the world of design engineering, innovation is essential. Yet, innovation often begins with a select group of individuals: early adopters. Representing...
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....
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...