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“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. The process consists of adding layer by layer of material abiding to a computer based design. One of igus’ many projects is the development into the 3D printing industry with an alternative idea, using tribo-filament high-performance polymer materials. 3D printing has revolutionised the way we produce, with NASA trailing the creation of food to limit waste for astronauts. Many other industries have also invested in this such as fashion designers trialling the creation of new clothing and shoes.

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