No, UV Rays Don’t Damage All Plastic Cable Carriers
By Jason Freed I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard this statement: “Yeah, but this system is outside…ya know, in the sun? We can’t use a polymer chain, it will degrade.” It’s...
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igus launches new compact low-cost energy chain for drawers
By downsizing, the draw e-chain saves 30 percent of costs in applications with a low degree of movement 11 March 2024 – igus®, a world leader in motion plastics and moving cable management systems, has...
One-of-a-kind performing arts center made possible with e-chain®
By Jared Worth Brown University has always pushed the boundaries of artistic exploration and expression. With seven arts departments that routinely engage in interdisciplinary collaboration, finding more ways to foster that collaborative spirit is...
What are jet bridges and how could they be improved?
By Jared Worth Anyone who’s flown on a plane since the 1960s has almost certainly boarded the plane through a jet bridge. Jet bridges (also referred to as gangways, skybridges, and passenger boarding bridges)...
H+B technics Navigates the Future of Customer Experience with Virtual Showcase in the igus Metaverse
By Michael Rielly Interactive 3D Models of Boat Lift Systems in the igus metaverse Offer Unparalleled Accessibility and Detail for Customers and Trade Show Attendees 29 JANUARY 2024 – For H+B technics, the journey to...
What Are the Types of Internal Separators for Energy Chains?
By Jaki Hang Interior separation is an important part of e-chain® cable carriers and is used to separate or subdivide different media within the guide. Only with the correct arrangement of cables can the...
The solution to a shrinking circular economy: a simple, reliable recycling platform
The global circular economy is in decline. We need to act now. Recycling technical plastics could be a solution, but it has been very difficult until now. We will show you how plastic recycling...
Why is the minimum bending radius of a cable important?
Why is the minimum bending radius of a cable important? As the population grows, space is becoming more and more limited. This isn’t just true for physical living space but is also true for...
Collecting 22,000 pounds of plastic waste: igus supports Plastic Fischer’s initiative
By Mark McGwin 27 March 2023 – Millions of tons of plastic enter the oceans every year. The majority is flushed from land into the oceans by thousands of rivers. Organizations like Plastic Fischer are...
igus® single source energy supply solutions
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