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The 12 most important types of gears you need to know

Discover everything you need to know about the different types of gears, along with their advantages, disadvantages, and common applications, in this blog.

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e-spool flex 2.0: Tidy and Safe Cable Guidance for Operating Panels

No longer are exposed cables or cable drums with slip rings necessary for cable guidance in operating panels, thanks to the e-spool flex 2.0. Read this white paper to learn more.

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Robot cells: the complete guide

Robot cells are a deceptively complex automation solution. Browse this blog for the info you need about robot cells to stay ahead of the competition.

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igutex® bearing range vs bronze bearings

The debate between bronze and plastic bearings has been around for ages. Historically, bronze was considered superior, but this is no longer the case thanks to the plastic bearings available from igus. Read the blog to learn more.

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igus® Applications Highlight Reel

igus® products have been used with great success across all sorts of industries, from stage & theater and medical to agriculture and marine. Check out some highlights in this video! Browse applications that make use of igus® parts: https://www.igus.com/info/applications-overview Contact us for help with your own application: https://www.igus.com/company/all-contact-options

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RBTX X Kolver Robotic Screwing Application

Check out this automated screwdriving solution, the result of collaboration between RBTX and Kolver. The system utilizes a gantry robot with an integrated Kolver K-DUCER electric screwdriver, allowing easy automation of the entire screwdriving process. Learn more about this application: https://rbtx.com/en-US/solutions/automated-screwdriving Schedule a free consultation with an expert from RBTX: https://rbtx.com/en-US/rbtxpert

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How did UL verify our cable guarantee and service life calculator?

Before UL officially verifies an organization's marketing claims, they perform an independent, objective, scientifically based audit of their product/process. Learn about the stages of our audit here.

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Automated screwdriving in PCB assembly

Screwdriving in PCB assembly is a major source of potential points of failure. Automation offers a way to mitigate this risk of failure. Learn more in this white paper.

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Go Zero Lubrication with AI

Discover the negative impact of using lubricating grease in this infographic, as well as how to completely eliminate lubricating grease from your application.

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Challenges for medical device manufacturers

In such a crucial industry for innovative technologies, this blog looks at the challenges these medical equipment manufacturers face.

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chainflex® Cables Testlab 2024

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igus® – Port of Virginia Retro-fit Full

Cranes at the Port of Virginia have historically used festoon systems for cable management. However, a recent project carried out by igus® saw these festoons replaced with e-chain® cable carriers for a more robust and secure cable management solution. Learn more about e-chain® cable carriers: https://www.igus.com/info/cable-carriers Discover how igus’® components can be used within port and terminal cranes: https://www.igus.com/info/industries-port-and-terminal-cranes Contact a member of the igus® installation team: https://www.igus.com/info/contact-orange-services

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Screwdriving robots: A revolution in automated assembly

As assembly tasks become increasingly automated, one particular process stands out from the rest — screwdriving. Learn about automated screwdriving solutions in this blog.

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Jib crane cable management: What’s the best solution?

Stop wasting time and money due to cable failure on your jib cranes. Read this blog to learn about a more reliable & effective cable management solution for jib cranes.

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igubal® spherical insert bearings – Replacement Guide

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Bearing points without lubrication: Guide, expert tips, and practical examples

Anywhere two components are moving against each other, lubrication is expected to be necessary. However, you can eliminate grease and other additional lubricants from your machines with tribologically optimized polymer components. Learn more in this white paper.

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drylin® Actuators in Lab Automation Webinar

In this webinar, drylin® Product Manager Matt Mowry discusses miniature linear actuators from igus® and the benefits they offer for lab automation applications. These benefits include hygienic operation, lightweight composition, and low-noise operation. Learn more about drylin® mini linear actuators: https://www.igus.com/info/miniature-linear-actuators Contact a drylin® expert: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-contact Download our Tech Talk: https://toolbox.igus.com/8394/actuators-for-hematology-analyzers

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Window & Door Gluing: The Future of Automation

Gluing windows and doors has always been a primarily manual task. But now, more companies are embracing automation and seeing outstanding results. Learn more about these automated solutions in this white paper.

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Metallic igubal® Rod Ends for Outdoor Environments

Discover the benefits of igubal metallic rod ends and the advantages they offer over similar solutions, particularly in outdoor applications.

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Benefits for the Environment with iglide® bearings

This video explores some of the environmental benefits of using iglide® bearings, including a lack of any external lubricants or grease, energy savings due to the lightweight materials used, and the use of new energy efficient injection molding machines to create the bearings. Contact an iglide® plain bearings expert: https://www.igus.com/info/iglide-contact Learn more about igus’® sustainability initiatives: https://www.igus.com/info/sustainability Browse our selection of iglide® bearing materials: https://www.igus.com/info/iglide-materials

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5 Applications that Prove Automated Gluing is the Next “Big Thing”

Discover the applications that will bring gluing robots to the forefront of automation and the benefits they provide.

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