Category: Plastic Bearings
By Jared Worth Among 3D printing enthusiasts and hobbyists, DIY 3D printer builds are common. DIY builds often cost less than comparable prebuilt options and can be customized to meet a user’s specific needs....
QuikrStuff uses bushings and washers in critical pivot points When engineers at QuikrStuff looked to design a new bike rack, the team wanted a product that was lightweight, durable, and installable in seconds. With...
By Richard Habering To evaluate data from machines and systems, FANUC, an international robot manufacturer, offers its “FIELD system” open industrial IoT platform. The system uses local network topology to connect production machines from...
By Joshua Weigel Original article appeared on https://blog.igus.de/warum-iglidur-gleitlager-in-nutzfahrzeugen-einsetzten/ The development of electric vehicles (BEV, PHEV, HEV) and fuel cell vehicles (FCEV) are trending thanks to their low-emission use. Legal requirements and higher energy costs are...
By Jared Worth Now more than ever companies are turning towards prototyping and small part orders to create highly specific, specially tailored components for their customers. However, choosing a method to manufacture these components...
By Jared Worth If you’re part of the manufacturing industry, you’ve likely witnessed the integration of automation into daily operations. However, the lesser-known Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) can provide effective solutions for common...
By Jared Worth As autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) become a staple in factory and warehouse automation, more time and effort will be spent optimizing their design and finding ways to improve ROI. One of...
By Michael Moalli The debate between plastic and metal components is a seemingly never-ending one. However, discourse has shifted in recent years in favor of plastic due to the wide range of benefits it...
By Lars Butenschon Plain bearings are an important part of machines and systems because they allow low-friction movement between two components, reducing wear. Unfortunately, plain bearings can also suffer damage that can lead to...
By Nicole Lang The impetus for Joachim Grenestedt in designing new equipment for adaptive skiers was simple. A college instructor, he watched one of his students with physical limitations attempt skiing, and noticed his...