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5 key considerations for designing underwater linear systems
By Jared Worth Underwater applications present a variety of unique challenges to design engineers not found in other application areas. If these challenges are not thoroughly understood and planned for, the system will likely fail. ...
Understanding igus Linear Guides: A Beginner-Friendly Overview for Mechanical Engineers
igus offers a wide range of linear motion products, and for engineers who are new to the brand, the product names can feel unfamiliar at first. Each igus drylin® product family addresses a specific...
drylin linear robots: introduction to the world of automation
By Adriana Glazer, edited by Shizu Yamaguchi with the assistance of Copilot Linear robots are multi‑axis systems that are often designed to move to Cartesian coordinates. In this article, we will discuss the three...
igus Provides Unique Problem-Solvers
By Shizu Yamaguchi Early Adopters: Why Their Mindset Matters in Design Engineering In the world of design engineering, innovation is essential. Yet, innovation often begins with a select group of individuals: early adopters. Representing...
What Does igus Actually Do? A Closer Look Behind the Booth
By Shizu Yamaguchi When visitors stop by our trade show booths, like at the recent ADM show in Toronto, they often ask the same question: “What exactly do you do?” It’s a fair question....
Case Study: How igus and Camosun College Helped a Candle-Making Business
By Shizu Yamaguchi From Interior Design to a Small Business After a decade as an interior designer and co-owner of a design firm, Bryn Milward stepped away from client work in 2020 to focus...
What Insects Can Teach Us About Linear Motion
Introduction Nature has a way of solving engineering challenges long before humans do. Take insects, for example. Beetles, ants, and grasshoppers move efficiently using dry-running joints. These joints rely on microscopic surface structures and...