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 Markus Hueffel Original article appeared on https://blog.igus.eu/how-to-make-energy-supply-systems-ready-to-plug-and-play/ Surely you are familiar with classical energy supply systems. Each cable has a plug-in connector at each end. Hydraulic hoses have fittings at both sides, and pneumatic...
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...
Original article appeared on https://blog.igus.eu/optimisation-of-a-moving-application/ By Beke Nieszytka Due to installation space, encoder and motor cables are usually laid parallel to each other. They are from the same control cabinet, go through the same cable...
By Daniel Klein Original article appeared on https://blog.igus.eu/make-your-e-chain-ready-to-plug-and-play/ The igus readychain® range is a unique, complete assembly for your individual task. If an e-chain is to be able to plug-and-play, many individual parts must be...
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 igu-blog-adm (Edited by Kevin Wright and Shizu Yamaguchi) Customers often ask: “Can I use WD-40 or another lubricant to grease my polymer bearings?” Is external lubrication necessary or advantageous for igus® polymers? We...
By Zoe Moser (Edited by Kevin Wright and Shizu Yamaguchi) Our lead screw support blocks are available in thread sizes of 6-24 mm with options for trapezoidal, dryspin high helix and metric threads (Acme...