Technical plastics Technical plastics are a subgroup of thermoplastics that differ from standard plastics, high-performance plastics, and functional plastics in terms of properties and price (1). They are used for many applications including bearings,...
By Richard Habering Airports rely on gangways to allow passengers to board and disembark conveniently. If a gangway fails, getting into the connected aircraft is much more difficult. One way to prevent gangway disruptions...
By Marius Glaue One day after the trade show It happened near the beginning of the Hannover Messe, not all that long ago. They say that sometimes the best ideas come from a mix...
By Jared Worth Anyone who’s worked with metallic insert bearings is likely well aware of the frequent — and frankly tedious — relubrication efforts required for such components. Without the proper lubrication, these bearings...
By Marco Thull The industrial metaverse is like a digital parallel universe where people from all over the world work together as avatars – faster, more efficiently, and in a more environmentally friendly manner...
In this article, we pose the age-old question, “Which is better, 3D printing or CNC machining?” To answer this question, I have consulted with two product managers in the UK. Dean Aylott (DA) is the 3D printing Product...
One of the most common questions we get asked is, “how easy is it to design a robot?”. Personally, I think people ask the question because they perceive that robots and automation are complicated....
By Michael Rielly igus supports Sailwind 4, a student project, with $10,550 and free components High-tech meets nostalgia: the HTWG Konstanz’s Sailwind 4 project aims to use old windmills to generate sustainable electricity. igus...
By Michael Rielly The ECO P210, a chemical-resistant variant, has been added to the iglide ECO series October 25th, 2023 – The motion plastics specialist igus® has introduced a new plain bearing made from recycled...
By James Weston When it comes to EOT cranes outfitted with festoons or conductor bars, maintenance is no easy (or inexpensive) feat. The wheels in a festoon system need to be regularly greased, and...