Are Trade Shows Worth It in the “New Normal”?
By Matt Mowry For many, many years, almost since I started my career in manufacturing twenty-three years ago, I have wanted to post a blog regarding a topic that has consistently been on my...
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What are the different types of linear actuators?
By Jared Worth On the surface, explaining what a linear actuator is to someone should be a simple prospect. Reality, however, is never so simple. While at the core, linear actuators are devices used...
Save installation space and increase service life with high-end TPE cables
By Nils Krutzmann Are you familiar with this phenomenon: The summer vacation is coming to an end and you hastily arrange your things at the hotel for the return journey. In the bustling hotel...
Motor cables in small bend radii applications
By Julia Rossberg Anyone looking for a parking space in big cities these days will quickly realize that space is often a problem. Cars are getting bigger, and there are significantly more vehicles on...
Long-lasting plastic bearings for HVAC systems
By Jared Worth Overview HVAC systems are a staple in buildings across the U.S.. It’s a convenience many can’t imagine living without, thus reliable performance is expected. This performance cannot be achieved without quality...
Improving top drives with modular cable carriers
By Jared Worth Top drive systems have become the standard in drilling rigs, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be improved further. Many top drive systems lack a heavy-duty cable management solution, instead relying...
Free design data: DIY large-format 3D printer
By Aranca Ehret (Edited by Shizu Yamaguchi) Can you 3D print components as large as one metre on your own? Even today, this would be a big achievement for a DIY designer. Desktop printers...
Zap! igus® delta robot chosen for non-chemical weeding
By Jared Worth The world’s first non-chemical robotic weeding for cereal crops, made by agri-tech start up Small Robot Company, has successfully identified and killed weeds at a field trial in Hampshire. The wheeled...
3D-Printed Spare Parts from igus® Cut This Company’s Operation & Maintenance Costs by Nearly 50%
By Jared Worth Machines are expensive and so is maintaining them. This particularly applies to special machines and older models, where the procurement of spare parts is often difficult and usually cost-intensive. Oftentimes, the required parts...
The True Cost of Bearing Lubrication White Paper
In this white paper, learn about a simple solution that can have a positive, long-term impact on profitability for OEMs and their customers: the elimination of bearing lubricant. Further explore the hidden costs of...