Why blockchain is the next frontier for the IIoT
By Jared Worth When most people think of the blockchain, cryptocurrencies or NFTs are likely to be the first thing that comes to mind, and for good reason. The crypto space is larger than...
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Can igus polymers survive in outer space?
By Florian Schiller Outer space has always been a fascinating place that mankind has been exploring for many years. All the machines and materials used “up there” have to contend with extreme conditions. In...
What Is a 7th Axis for Robots?
One limiting factor of a four, five or six-axis robot is that it is stationary and typically bolted to the floor in a fixed position to work within a predefined workspace. However, adding a...
Reducing car weight through seating adjustments
By Jared Worth Finding ways to reduce weight in automotive manufacturing is an ever-lasting battle. Reducing weight has all sorts of benefits for performance, such as faster acceleration, reduced braking time, better handling, increased...
What is a Linear Actuator & Why Would You Want One?
By Matt Mowry When I first started working in technical sales for igus® back in the year 2000, we had three series of linear slides: drylin R, drylin T, and drylin N. Drylin R and T were dimensionally similar...
Shaft considerations for bearing applications part 1: hardness
By Nick Van Tol When it comes to deciding which shaft/pin solution is best for your application there are a lot of factors to consider; type of steel, machinability, surface and core hardness, surface...
Making underwater welding safer with robotics
By Jared Worth Underwater welding is one of the most dangerous professions out there. Divers face dangers not only during the welding process itself, but throughout the entire dive. This blog is going to...
Spur gears vs helical gears & their applications
By Jared Worth Gears can come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Every type of gear has specific applications they’re ideal for, and typically gear designs vary enough that there isn’t much overlap....
Servo motor hybrid cables: Why should I use them?
By Jared Worth When it comes to hybrid cables, there are numerous different types that fall under the larger umbrella term. Most common are hybrid 5G cables, but any two electrical requirements typically in...
How does 3D printing reduce waste?
By Jared Worth 3D printing is one of, if not the hottest topic in manufacturing today, and for good reason. It’s opened up entirely new ways of thinking about solutions to problems that arise,...