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....
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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...
Industry Secrets: Stop These 5 Hidden Cable Carrier Killers Today
By Sean McCaskill Article last updated on 10/12/2023 Right now, there are cable management systems everywhere praying that you’re reading this blog post because they don’t want to die young. Dramatic much? Not entirely....
Convert Rotary to Linear Motion
Lead screws are a common technology used to convert rotary motion into linear motion, and are often used to provide actuation to a set of linear bearings. In this tech talk from the igus®...
What are the different types of industrial robots?
By Avory Brookins Automating laborious tasks can help save time, increase production and improve the quality of your products. But before giving automation a go, it’s important to know the difference between the industrial...
What are pick and place robots and how do they work?
By Jared Worth Pick and place applications are some of the most commonly automated nowadays due to their simplicity and repetitive nature. However, this means the options available for pick and place robots are...
What Does Global, Digital, and 24/7 Mean for chainflex®?
In today’s increasingly globalized world, everything needs to be available around the clock. AI and chatbots are taking on more tasks than ever before. However, past experiences have shown that supply chains can be...
The chainflex® Service Oasis
In today’s increasingly globalized world, service can often be a source of frustration. Imagine you have a problem with a household appliance, say an oven, and you’ve specifically chosen a German brand for its...
The main advantages of igus cable assemblies
The readycable® line of assembled motor, servo, signal and encoder cables comes equipped with standard industrial connectors that are ready to plug into your application the second they arrive. They are expertly built in...