Motor cables in small bend radii applications
By Julia Rossberg Anyone looking for a parking space in big cities these days will quickly realize that space is often a problem. Cars are getting bigger, and there are significantly more vehicles on...
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Long-lasting plastic bearings for HVAC systems
By Jared Worth Overview HVAC systems are a staple in buildings across the U.S.. It’s a convenience many can’t imagine living without, thus reliable performance is expected. This performance cannot be achieved without quality...
Improving top drives with modular cable carriers
By Jared Worth Top drive systems have become the standard in drilling rigs, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be improved further. Many top drive systems lack a heavy-duty cable management solution, instead relying...
Free design data: DIY large-format 3D printer
By Aranca Ehret (Edited by Shizu Yamaguchi) Can you 3D print components as large as one metre on your own? Even today, this would be a big achievement for a DIY designer. Desktop printers...
Zap! igus® delta robot chosen for non-chemical weeding
By Jared Worth The world’s first non-chemical robotic weeding for cereal crops, made by agri-tech start up Small Robot Company, has successfully identified and killed weeds at a field trial in Hampshire. The wheeled...
3D-Printed Spare Parts from igus® Cut This Company’s Operation & Maintenance Costs by Nearly 50%
By Jared Worth Machines are expensive and so is maintaining them. This particularly applies to special machines and older models, where the procurement of spare parts is often difficult and usually cost-intensive. Oftentimes, the required parts...
British Engineer Uses 3D-Printed Parts to Design ‘The World’s Most Technologically Advanced Pianos’
By Jared Worth More and more frequently we have been receiving inquiries for 3D-printed components or spare parts for musical instruments. One example is of a concert grand piano from Phoenix Pianos. The basic...
How does RPA fit into modern automation solutions?
By Jared Worth In the world of automation, AI and robotics are the hottest topics. Nearly any discussion about automation eventually makes its way back to them. Rarely, however, is robotic process automation (RPA)...
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...
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...