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...
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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...
Configure, order and deliver without leaving your home or office
By Erin Kemal Over the last few weeks, there has been an abundance of uncertainty and people all over the country are resorting to working from home. Here at igus® life is no different. Wherever possible,...
Top 10 Strain Relief Mistakes Wreaking Havoc on Your Crane Cables
By Dave Kortkamp If there’s one thing I enjoy most about my job, it’s going on-site to visit our customers and get hands-on with their energy chain or drag chain systems. Quite often while making...
Sliding Bearings: 3 Major Bearing Considerations for Linear Sliding Applications
By Matt Mowry We receive a lot of phone calls from customers telling us that they would like to switch out their existing linear guides, which contain recirculating ball bearings, in exchange for linear...
6 Lesser-Known Benefits of Engineered Plastic Bearings
By Michael Moalli While the main benefits of engineered plastic bearing materials are well known, this post will explore some of the lesser known benefits and features that engineered plastic bearing materials can provide. Although some of these...