December, 2020 - igus Blog - Page 2

A virtual trade show
Why it pays to visit the trade show

Nils Jäger | 9. December 2020

In our last article, we reported on our virtual trade show. Why are trade shows so important for our customers? And why does a visit to our virtual trade show pay? Why a virtual trade show pays This trade show stand offers our customers the opportunity to become familiar with our latest products – as […]

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Ball bearings in anemometers – plastic makes measuring wind easy

Patrick Czaja | 8. December 2020

An anemometer is an instrument for measuring the speed of a flow field and is used primarily to determine wind speed. The cup anemometer is the most widely used type. It has a vertical axis with three or four cups to catch the wind. What requirements apply to ball bearings in anemometers?

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igus® internal tests confirm reliability of products for the solar industry

rwon | 4. December 2020

Producing energy from renewable sources is always associated with high costs and investment. Various factors such as procurement, financing and operating costs play a significant role. An important consideration is the system’s service life – a long one means that these costs can be recouped over a longer period. Photovoltaic systems, especially solar modules, nowadays […]

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autoglide 5 – perfect use of the busbar system

dklein | 4. December 2020

igus developed autoglide 5 to be a true alternative to busbar systems – for power and data transmission in compact spaces and for fast lane movement. In this article, we explain the disadvantages of the busbar system. We’ll also show you how to improve your technology with the autoglide 5 system. Disadvantages of busbar technology […]

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Ball bearings in copy machines: Why xiros® is the right choice

Patrick Czaja | 4. December 2020

Polymer ball bearings are being used more and more frequently in copy machines. Why? They are lubrication-free, low-maintenance and extremely lightweight. No external lubrication is necessary and contamination of the application environment can be ruled out.

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