How to make machine guard doors move with ease

Industrial and commercial applications are not too dissimilar to domestic, just usually on a much larger scale. But fundamentally, they can both suffer from the same issues. Smooth sliding can be problematic but with the new igus® hybrid bearings, this could be a thing of the past.

Rob Dumayne’s Progression Story

I started my career way back in 1992 at a well-known Tapered roller bearing manufacturer as a Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice.  

Drone in a box – Could you modify your drone?

I remember a time that drones were a thing of the future, a pipe dream, a fantasy. But the pip dream came true and now more and more people are using drones for personal and business use. This is not a cheap hobby so being able to retrofit parts onto drones without a MOQ and using cost effective parts is invaluable.

DIY van conversion; how to convert your van into a campervan

DIY has always been popular but never more so than since the pandemic began. Money is tight, people want to escape and they are learning to get their hands dirty, so to speak. Transforming a van into a DIY campervan has grown in popularity and igus® have been aiding this growth by helping supply products perfectly suited to these DIY projects

How to build a 3D printer with igus® parts

igus® provides designers of 3D printers with a large modular kit – linear technology, plain bearings, energy supply chains and lead screw systems – always completely lubrication-free. So, if you are building a 3D printer, talk to igus® and see how we can help with the build.

What causes bearing failure ?

Bearing failures in machines can be costly, both in time and money. There are a multitude of reasons for bearing failures but with igus® igubal® bearings, these failures can be a thing of the past. This blog identifies the main reasons for bearing failures and looks at how the igus® self-aligning bearings can help.

How can the automotive industry be improved?

The Automotive industry is tough, demanding and vital for the economy. But does it need expensive, complicated products to help it produce goods? This blog looks at whether or not leadscrew technology can work in such a harsh environment.

How big can I 3D print?

Large scaled 3D printing is a step that was very important to igus®. Now, we are giving designers more freedom to be able to incorporate larger 3D printed parts into their design.