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...
Category: Plastic Bearings
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...
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...
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....
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,...
Autonomous cleaning robot runs even cleaner with drylin linear bearings
By Jared Worth Self-lubricating drylin® linear guides ensure smooth operation of the K900 cleaning robot from KEMARO AG The K900 industrial robot cleans floors wherever it needs to, autonomously and without programming, even in places...
Can Robotics Save the Food Industry?
By Jared Worth The global food supply chain is facing numerous threats. From widespread shortages of employees, climate change turning once fertile land non-arable, the war in Ukraine threatening grain production, and global food...
Can construction machinery manufacturers rely on plastic bearings?
By Erin Kemal This topic is one that will continue to circle and never disappear. The comparison between plastic and metal, how reliable can plastic components be in harsh, heavy- hitting industries and can...