By Jared Worth A superyacht owner taps a panel and a section of the transom glides open to reveal a tender bay — silent, precise, effortless. It happens hundreds of times a season in an environment...
By Admin Picture this: You need a metallic component, so you quickly import the software model and the component comes out of the 3D printer in no time. There are no chips and practically no waste. You think to yourself, does...
By Jared Worth Pneumatic systems have powered industrial automation for decades, moving everything from pick-and-place units to packaging machinery and assembly equipment. They are familiar, proven, and easy to source. But as manufacturers push...
By Thorsten Mersch, Edited by Shizu Yamaguchi What do folding seats for metros, first-class seats on regional trains, and comfortable engine driver seats have in common? Upon first inspection, one might think it were...
By Marco Thull, edited by Shizu Yamaguchi Automation in cars is becoming more common while more stringent quality requirements are being applied. Actuators are simultaneously becoming smaller and driven components need to be designed...
When I started working for igus® decades—that’s right, decades—ago, I was completely unaware of how wide the range of products and machinery that use bearings was, and how important these seemingly insignificant parts are. Over the years, I...
By Christine Barreto (Edited by Shizu Yamaguchi) Modern 3D printing workflows are no longer limited to simply slicing and printing parts—they now incorporate advanced simulation and material optimization. By integrating predictive tools directly into...
By Ulf Hottung (Edited by Shizu Yamaguchi) In small laboratories across North America, many routines, such as insertion or removal, have been performed manually by lab staff. This process can tie up personnel and...
By Lars Butenschon (Edited by Shizu Yamaguchi) Corrosion protection for shafts and bearing bolts is critically important, especially in applications where the bearing point cannot be lubricated (for example in machines in the construction...
By Jared Worth “Give me your most difficult part, and I will find a solution.” This was the bold promise igus® founder Günter Blase made to his eventual first customer, Pierburg, in 1964. Over 60 years...