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...
Category: Blog Posts
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...
Low bending makes the difference
By Erin Kemal The bend radius is an essential topic in the production and use of various cables. Low bending makes the difference. In today’s post, we cover exactly what this is about. Machines...
Want to go racing? Greaves 3D and igus® bring racing to students
By Erin Kemal I had the pleasure of helping host an event recently where igus®, Greaves 3D Engineering and the University of Northampton came together to introduce the new racing simulator. This has been developed by Greaves 3D Engineering and...
How quickly can you save money with condition monitoring?
By Erin Kemal To understand how you can save money with condition monitoring, we need to firstly understand what it is. What is condition monitoring? Condition monitoring refers to a system which regularly or...
Predictive Maintenance vs Preventive Maintenance
By Jared Worth Any maintenance schedule serves the purpose of keeping machinery running as long as possible and without defects. However, there are different types of maintenance schedules that take various approaches to the...
Significantly reduce maintenance costs with smart condition monitoring systems
By Richard Habering Condition monitoring refers to the regular to continuous recording or monitoring of the condition of a machine (especially in the case of rotating components or moving applications), plant or process. The...
An affordable autonomous surface vehicle using plastic bearings
By Jared Worth When Damon and Jillaire McMillan founded Blue Trail Engineering in 2019, they set out to develop waterproof products that don’t require large “military-sized” budgets or corporate expense accounts. Damon discovered this...
Improving pipetting reliability & efficiency with automation
By Jared Worth Pipetting is a highly technical skill, requiring precision and repetition over potentially long periods of time. Without the proper training & execution — along with steady hands and a healthy dose...
Axial Play vs Radial Play: What’s the difference?
By Jared Worth As an engineer, understanding the differences and implications of axial play and radial play is crucial when designing and manufacturing precision mechanical systems. These two terms refer to the amount of...