January, 2021 - igus Blog

How to optimise every component for injection moulding

Lars Butenschön | 29. January 2021

It is a designer’s worst-case scenario: days and weeks go by to design and manufacture an injection mould. When production finally begins and the first component falls out of the mould, one gets a nasty surprise. The surface of the moulding has dents that not only look unsightly but also impair the function. Why is […]

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Ball bearings in pool technology & Spas: Lubrication-free & chemical-resistant

Patrick Czaja | 29. January 2021

Pools are everyone’s favourite; whether in summer for refreshment or in winter as an oasis of well-being at over 25°C in a Spa or Hot Tub. But here, too, there is a lot of technology backing it. The heart of every pool is the pool/water pump. Its purpose is to activate the water circulation in […]

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How to find the best drive for your igus® linear robot

Adriana Glazer | 27. January 2021

Many bosses want their employees to develop a “drive”. We are already a little further ahead and even sell it … because today, in our series on Cartesian robot/linear robot solutions, we are dealing with the question of what influence the drive versions have on the drive forces. First we will look at the different […]

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Ball bearings in service robots – lubrication? No, thank you!

Patrick Czaja | 27. January 2021

Service robots are machines that make daily life easier and perform services. With semi or fully-automatic function, they provide for the well-being of people. A distinction is made between service robots for private use, such as lawn mowing, floor mopping or vacuum cleaning robots, and robots for professional service.

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10 potential savings with igus linear plain bearings – White paper free of charge

Ingo Urbach | 26. January 2021

Save money and get your Tech up – A daily challenge for many engineers and designers and our service offer for you. At igus, potential savings are not just hidden in the purchase price. Your machine or project will benefit from a lot of advantages through our products. Example: Self-lubricating polymers and absolute cleanliness Low part […]

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