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Heavy dirt accumulation, dust and swarf are commonplace for pillow blocks and fixed flange bearings. Constant lubrication and maintenance are …
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Seeking smart and cost-effective automation solutions
What innovative ideas do you have to automate your business? Here is your invite to enter the 2020 ROIBOT awards …
Read More »Smart plastics app for FANUC FIELD system
FANUC’s open industrial IoT platform, called FIELD system, evaluates data from machines and systems centrally. The system can connect production …
Read More »How automation reduces cable assembly lead time to 24 hours
The igus assembly line for readycable at its UK facility in Northampton uses fully-automated machines and lean manufacturing methods to …
Read More »Recycling programme for energy chains
What happens when a plastic energy chain reaches its maximum service life? Usually, it is disposed of and incinerated with …
Read More »E-chains are quieter, stronger and quicker to fill
The E2.1 e-chain is the igus standard for small to medium applications. Offering a long service life, quiet operation and …
Read More »Universal clamp for energy chains and corrugated hoses
When humans and machines stand shoulder to shoulder on the production line, safety at work is a critical issue. To …
Read More »How to eliminate equipment downtime
Cut unplanned downtime by making maintenance predictable with igus smart plastics. Intelligent cables that predict their service life on automated …
Read More »3D printed parts help get the wheels in motion
Wheelchairs are a wonderful brainchild, though no one is quite sure when it was first invented. The first one on …
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