The manus award celebrates its tenth anniversary and introduces its first sustainability prize. Nominations are open for the manus award from igus, which honors extraordinary and unique use of the company’s high-performance plastics in product … [Read more...] about Unique plastic plain bearing applications wanted
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Igus announces the 10th annual manus competition for polymer bearings in 2021
There are few machine components that are more under-appreciated than maintenance-free polymer bearings. Millions of these "discretely" carry out their work in the truest sense of the word — in a huge range of devices, equipment, and machines. Yet … [Read more...] about Igus announces the 10th annual manus competition for polymer bearings in 2021
igus launches first catalogue range for intelligent plain bearings
isense plain bearings detect wear and warn of machine failure in good time Presented last year as a prototype, igus has now developed its first isense plain bearing series with five iglidur materials for predictive maintenance. Whether in the … [Read more...] about igus launches first catalogue range for intelligent plain bearings
igus bearings beat the heat in solar racing cars
Motion plastics from igus helped 70 students from Germany develop a solar-powered vehicle that traveled nearly 1,900 miles in the Australian desert at the World Solar Challenge. Team Sonnenwagen Aachen from RWTH Aachen University developed their … [Read more...] about igus bearings beat the heat in solar racing cars
Top bearing trends: IoT, new materials, and innovation lubrication modes
By Mike Santora || IoT and predictive maintenance remain critical areas of focus and innovation for the bearing industry in 2020 — as do advances in lubrication and material science. To get a better understanding of these technologies and what … [Read more...] about Top bearing trends: IoT, new materials, and innovation lubrication modes
Virtual wonderland for engineers: the igus factory travels round the world
New app offers insight into production and development at Cologne factory Technical sales consultants for igus now have the capability to show customers the company’s factory in Cologne, Germany regardless of where the customers reside. When … [Read more...] about Virtual wonderland for engineers: the igus factory travels round the world
Maintenance-free igubal polymer spherical bearings
Self-lubricating igus spherical balls now available with cost-effective sheet metal housing Pillow blocks and fixed flange bearings need constant lubrication and maintenance to combat heavy dirt accumulation and dust. igus has developed a … [Read more...] about Maintenance-free igubal polymer spherical bearings
Student designs functional furniture with igus products
Maintenance-free guides, bearings are key parts in convertible sofa, workstation An interior design student in Germany used products from igus to develop a practical solution for a constricted living space. Valeria Vysozki, a student at the … [Read more...] about Student designs functional furniture with igus products
igus offers 3D printing for vehicle components
Additive manufacturing gives designers freedom and flexibility in the design of special solutions, including the development of efficient vehicle components. igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics, now offers lightweight and durable … [Read more...] about igus offers 3D printing for vehicle components
7 plain bearings from igus prove mold resistant
Tests confirm several iglide materials resist fungi, bacteria Tests for mold growth by igus have found that seven plain bearings made with iglide materials are resistant to fungi and bacteria. Mold is a serious health hazard, and can grow on … [Read more...] about 7 plain bearings from igus prove mold resistant
