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3 easy ways to solve the obsolete part issue

Finding out that a part no longer exists and is an obsolete part can be infuriating and expensive. Luckily, with new technologies, it is becoming easier to remake parts, saving your machines from being thrown onto the scrap heat and ensuring that they can keep going for many more years. Find out how here at igus® we are helping with the fight to keep older machines alive.

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Which is better, 3D printing or CNC machining?

There is always the discussion between which is best, CNC machining parts or 3d printing and to be honest, there are pro’s and con’s for both method. This blog explores each method and why both methods of manufacturing are important.

Bar stock material – what’s new at igus®?

Every year we release new products and with a strong focus on the Food & Packaging industry, this years stock bar and plate materials are ideal. Find out a little bit about the main stock materials released.

FDA bar stock

How can FDA bar stock material help your application?

igus® has a large range of FDA approved products, in both the chain range and the bearing. However occasionally the standard range might not quite fit the design so having a large range of stock materials enables customers to be as creative as they desire.