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....
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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...
Why 60+ Plastic Bearing Materials? Your Design Advantage Explained
Engineering challenges aren’t all created the same. Variables like load, speed, temperature, chemical exposure, and hygiene requirements can change what constitutes the right bearing choice. At igus, we’ve developed over 60 plastic bearing materials...
The Coating That Beats Friction: Tribo-Coating Explained
Introduction Friction is inevitable. Failure isn’t. That’s the idea behind Tribo-Coating: surface treatments designed to protect moving parts where traditional solutions fall short. If you’ve ever faced wear issues on complex geometries, this technology...
The Hidden Truth About PFAS: What You Need to Know
Introduction PFAS have been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. These synthetic chemicals, often called “forever chemicals,” are everywhere, from industrial processes to everyday consumer goods. But what exactly are they, and why...
igus Introduces New PTFE-Free, Wear-Resistant Plain Bearings
Material scientists at igus successfully develop environmentally friendly alternatives to popular iglide plain bearing materials 01 APRIL 2025 – Coinciding with Hannover Messe, igus has announced a significant development in polymer plain bearing technology. Material...
The critical role of grease-free plastics in sterile environments
By Jared Worth Sterile environments are critical across various industries, from food and beverage processing to medical and biotechnology manufacturing. In these settings, ensuring cleanliness and preventing contamination are the top priorities. Traditionally, metal components have been used...
