How important is the EV infrastructure in the UK?

Change is not always easy but usually necessary. When it comes to electric vehicles and how and where we charge them, ensuring that the UK is fully prepared for EV infrastructure is vital.

“Dry January” – why restrict to 1 month in the year?

Dry January is notoriously popular amongst the masses, whether most of us make it to the end of January still alcohol free is another matter! Here at igus® we are dry running all year round! Find out about some of the key benefits to our dry running products.

What are the advantages of additive manufacturing ?

Additive manufacturing is a printing process that builds three-dimensional objects, revolutionising the way we produce, with big names like NASA trailing the creation of food to limit waste for astronauts.

What is a spur gear?

The range of gears now available is extensive from spur gears to helical gears and the material variety is ever growing but do you know the basics? Do you know what a gear is and more importantly, do you know what a spur gear is?

Why is the minimum bending radius of a cable important?

Having cables that can have small minimum bend radii is crucial in a world where space is becoming increasingly sparse. In this blog, we highlight a few considerations to be made when considering the best cables to use in small spaces

What is a heat shrink machine?

There are a large variety of different machines which have requirements for precision, cleanliness, especially heat shrink machines. These also have to contend with heat making igus® products ideal for these applications. Read more about igus® xiros® rollers in heat shrinking machines

3 advantages of plastic components in car interiors

The automotive industry is notoriously difficult to satisfy, especially with such high standards in every area of production. Utilising igus® products within the car’s design, not only reduces weight and noise but is also more cost-effective than their metal counterparts.