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Wear-Resistant SLS-Printed Parts Comparable to Injection-Molded Components

February 9, 2021 By

Since its creation in the 1980s, 3D printing has evolved tremendously, with more printing technologies and material types available. Research shows that engineers in North America are optimistic about the future of 3D printing and believe new materials will help advance the industry. This white … [Read more...]

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Plastic solutions for automotive manufacture and design

February 18, 2016 By

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Engine flywheel couplings have to strike a delicate balance when it comes to stiffness. On one hand, they have to be rigid enough to transmit torque efficiently and avoid resonance problems. On the other, they have to be flexible enough to handle any misalignment between the motor and the drive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Coupling, igus, Mechanical, Motors

The less is more approach to robotic cable management

November 14, 2014 By

In recent years, cable management has come into the limelight because machine reliability has increased dramatically, even though robots have grown more complex. Unfortunately, the methods used to attach and guide cables have not quite followed suit. While managing cables and hoses is often an … [Read more...]

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Plastic Bushings for the Automotive Industry

October 25, 2012 By

Although plastic bushings have been a common choice in the machine tool industry for many years, they are also becoming widely accepted in the automotive industry. Today, many new vehicles are equipped with plastic bushings. To meet industry demands, plastic bearings must have high wear resistance, … [Read more...]

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The Less is More Approach to Robotic Cable Management

October 17, 2012 By

In recent years, cable management has come into the limelight because machine reliability has increased dramatically, even though robots have grown more complex. Unfortunately, the methods used to attach and guide cables have not quite followed suit. While managing cables and hoses is often an … [Read more...]

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The True Cost of Bearing Lubrication: How Bearing Lubrication Failures Affect Your Budget

October 12, 2012 By

In today's economy, machine and equipment manufacturers are feeling more pressure than ever to reduce costs without sacrificing machine performance. However, this balancing act can be difficult to achieve. One of the main goals of an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) is to reduce the initial … [Read more...]

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