Tagged: cable management
Automated plastic production? Yes, with igus Low Cost Automation
By Christian Schafer Efficiency and productivity are critical in the plastics processing industry. As manufacturers face increasing pressure to reduce cycle times, improve consistency, and control costs, automation has become an essential part of...
Unlocking 600° of Freedom: The New Unsupported twisterchain for Industrial Robots
By Shizu Yamaguchi In the rapidly evolving world of North American manufacturing, engineers are constantly pushing the limits of automation. However, compact industrial articulated arm robots have long presented significant challenges regarding their energy...
How Faster Robot Cycle Times Increase Cable Wear and Downtime
Introduction — The Push for Faster Throughput Across Canadian manufacturing sectors—automotive, food processing, and advanced fabrication alike—pressure to increase throughput continues to intensify. Shorter takt times and higher overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) targets have...
Why Robot Cables Fail in High-Complexity Motion Applications
By Shizu Yamaguchi Industrial robots are evolving rapidly. Modern systems operate at higher speeds, execute more complex paths, and handle increasing payload demands. In automotive and other manufacturing environments across Canada, it is now...
Engineering Predictability: Designing Robust Cable Carrier Systems for CNC Machines
By Shizu Yamaguchi This article serves as a comprehensive guide to cable management systems in CNC machines, describing the specific challenges CNC environments pose to cable carriers, as well as outlining the key design...
