Category: Blog Posts
Understanding the humanoid robot market and its potential
By Jared Worth The humanoid robot market is poised to explode over the next decade. Forecasts from Goldman Sachs Research suggest it could become a $36 billion market by 2035. A variety of factors will play...
Understanding and Reducing Unplanned Downtime in Manufacturing
By Shizu Yamaguchi, edited by Jared Worth According to a recent study, 78% of people aren’t ready for their retirement (Coxwell, 2022). This lack of foresight mirrors the issue of unplanned downtime in manufacturing....
Equipment Refurbishment: Key Considerations for Energy Chain Replacement
By Shizu Yamaguchi, edited by Jared Worth As they say, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” But if it is broken, igus may be able to help you out. In this article, we...
Robot cells: the complete guide
By Jared Worth Most companies across the globe are no stranger to automation in some form or another. However, even with this widespread adoption there are still aspects of automation relatively few companies are...
Screwdriving robots: A revolution in automated assembly
By Jared Worth With automation now a cornerstone of modern manufacturing, more and more applications are being automated than ever before. This has brought about greater efficiency and productivity for all sorts of applications,...
The chainflex® CASE is finally here
By Jared Worth What is the CF CASE? The chainflex® CASE is a highly engineered box design that offers simple storage solutions, convenience and protection during transport, and easy dispensing of cable in-house or on a...
igutex® bearing range vs bronze bearings
Original article appeared on https://blog.igus.co.uk/tx1-polymer-bearings-vs-bronze-bearings/ igus® plastic bearings have been produced using iglide® materials for nearly 60 years. The standard range of injection molded iglide bearings is extensive, however, not every requirement conforms to the standard...
3D Printing With Plastics
By Shizu Yamaguchi (Edited by Jared Worth) Introduction Imagine this: You’re enjoying a cookie. But it’s not just any cookie: it’s 3D printed and made from plastic waste. This isn’t a scene from a...
5 Applications that Prove Gluing Robots are the Next “Big Thing”
By Jared Worth Automated applications such as material handling, assembly, or pick and place tasks are well-known and popular within the manufacturing sector. Yet less well-known applications — particularly gluing and dispensing — are gaining steam and...