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Why Flexible Cables Fail in Motion Applications: Rethinking How We Evaluate “Flexibility”
By Shizu Yamaguchi In motion applications, cable failure is often attributed to product quality or supplier limitations. In reality, the root cause is usually more fundamental. It lies in how cables are evaluated during...
Engineering Predictability: Designing Robust Cable Carrier Systems for CNC Machining Tables
By Shizu Yamaguchi As a Senior Mechanical or Systems Engineer, you understand that system reliability hinges on meticulous design, especially for components often taken for granted. In the demanding world of CNC machining, where...
Free CAD Models for Engineers: Why igus‑cad.com Is Worth Bookmarking
By Shizu Yamaguchi Design engineers are under constant pressure to move faster. One of the most effective ways to save time early in the design process is by using accurate, manufacturer‑supplied CAD data. At...
How to Specify Continuous-Flex Cables for Long-Travel Energy Chain Applications
By Shizu Yamaguchi In the demanding world of industrial automation, the silent workhorse – the cable – is often overlooked until it fails. For applications involving long travel energy chains and continuous motion, cable...
Building Laboratory Instruments: Clean Design. Minimal Installation Space. Lower Costs.
Ulf Hottung | October 8, 2019 (Edited by Shizu Yamaguchi) Developing laboratory equipment starts with a clearly defined set of technical requirements. Whether you are designing a new system or optimizing an existing one,...
Solving High-Torsion Cable Challenges in 6-Axis Robotics
Design engineers specifying cables for 6-axis articulated robots must account for one of the most mechanically aggressive motion profiles in industrial automation: continuous torsion combined with multi-plane bending. Unlike linear energy chain applications, robot...