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 Zoe Moser (Edited by Kevin Wright) Lead screw drives are used in a wide variety of industries and applications: from automation machines, to robotics, to material handling. Demands on lead screw drives can...
By Zoe Moser What is axial clearance? What should we watch out for? And what possibilities does igus offer for reducing axial clearance? The question of clearance is often asked when dealing with lead...
By Jared Worth Introduction The manufacturing industry is always growing and innovating. Automation and Industry 4.0 are the most talked about examples of this; however, extended reality (XR) provides an avenue to not only...
igus launches a new dry-running material, the endurance runner, which is ideal for heavy-duty applications Especially for applications with high dynamic forces, such as in hoists, the new material igutex TX3 offers an even...
A self-draining design, iglide high-performance plastic and stainless steel ensure an exceptionally hygienic linear guide For fast cleaning, igus has developed a linear guide in hygienic design with an FDA-compliant and self-lubricating linear carriage....
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 Jared Worth Factory automation is going to inevitably become more difficult to implement as factories grow in size and become more advanced. Running cables from a control room to each field device in...
By Sarena Worth
By Jared Worth Cranes are an essential part of any port. Without them, the transport of cargo would be effectively impossible. But you may be surprised at just how many different types and sizes...