By Florian Schiller Frost, ice and snow collecting on critical surfaces of an aircraft can quickly compromise safety. Any amount of buildup impairs an aircraft’s aerodynamics and in the worst case, can cause stalling...
By Shizu Yamaguchi In this article, we will define self-aligning plain bearings, cover how they came to be, go through their material makeup, design, and applications, then conclude with some things to think about...
By Nicole Lang There has been a monumental shift toward material handling or logistics robots (such as AGVs like the one pictured below) to help warehouses run smoothly and efficiently, . However, to ensure...
By Sebastian Bloechl Constantly increasing costs are forcing product development towards innovative alternatives. This is where value engineering (VAVE) comes in. What is VAVE, and how can it be used? VAVE is an effective...
By Shizu Yamaguchi Introduction What do you think of when you hear the word plastic? Cheap water bottles, maybe? Ripped plastic grocery bags? If so, you’re not alone. But what some people don’t realize...
By Richard Habering Plain bearings often have to withstand heavy loads such as abrasive dust, high speeds or chemical loads in extreme environments. Last year, igus® developed an intelligent bearing – i.Sense – with iglide® high-performance...
By Avory Brookins Photo: “201014-N-RG482-0033” by Navy Medicine, licensed under Public Domain Mark 1.0 The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked an increase in demand for UV disinfection robots, which use ultraviolet radiation to kill germs in the air and/or...
An increasing number of companies are advertising food-safe materials and offering more and more materials for processing and packaging in the food industry. But the public eye is also increasingly focused on the plastics...
By Sebastian Bloechl Seat height adjustment in the car is an important component for comfort and safety, yet it is often given little attention by the vehicle owner. One main reason for this is...
By Shizu Yamaguchi Whether you are looking to replace an old bearing or seek out extras to have on hand, knowing how to measure your bearings beforehand is important and can save you some...