Tagged: slewing rings

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Science Friction Episode 5: Alfred from Dexai Robotics

For some engineers, finding a solution to their product design challenges is a straightforward process. But for others, it’s a more complicated journey. Science Friction takes you through five of those journeys and reveals how polymer...

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Green electricity from traditional windmills

By Michael Rielly igus supports Sailwind 4, a student project, with $10,550 and free components High-tech meets nostalgia: the HTWG Konstanz’s Sailwind 4 project aims to use old windmills to generate sustainable electricity. igus...

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How Does a Slew Ring Work?

By Shizu Yamaguchi Photo: “English: Slew ring bearing” by Dkluscious, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Slew rings have a few different names, including turntable bearings, slewing rings and slewing bearings. The purpose of slewing...