If a polymer gear can do what a metal one can do but is more cost-effective, you can have design flexibility and they can be produced in less than a week, ask yourself why you aren’t 3D printing your gears….
Starting off in the world of Robotics doesn’t need to be expensive. In fact, it shouldn’t! At igus® we are a strong believer of this and with the new Apiro starter kit, you can learn, explore and try different systems without breaking the bank!
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?
The bicycle industry is growing rapidly and designers and manufacturers are trying to establish ways to make bikes lighter, quieter and more efficient. By replacing traditional metallic bearings with plastic is a start….