igus (UK) Limited
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Filaments for 3D printing

igus has expanded its range of wear-resistant tribo-filaments for 3D printing with the chemical-resistant iglidur C210. The company now offers a total of six different materials that are suitable for printing using the fused deposition modelling (FDM) method. Prototypes and small batches for even more applications – for example in contact with aggressive cleaning agents – can be implemented with this new solution.

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Bearing material: Performance boosted

igus has introduced a new generation of its iglidur G bearing material. iglidur G1 features improved properties over its predecessor, but comes at almost the same price point.

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Unique energy chain applications wanted

Motion plastics specialist igus is inviting entries for the vector award 2018. Now in its sixth year, the biennial event recognises the innovative use of energy chain systems in numerous applications, from handling energy and data safely on the arm of an industrial robot to an outdoor camera system that films high-speed track events without interruption and vibration.

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Water technology that’s making waves

Not only is water a scarce resource, maintaining water quality standards is an essential process for water supply companies and those who rely on it for commercial process applications. Charlotte Stonestreet takes a look at some of the latest developments

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Safe cable guidance even in confined spaces

igus has extended its E2.1 micro series of quick and easy assembly energy chains with the introduction of the low profile E2.10. With inner and outer heights of 10 and 15mm respectively, and very small bend radii the series is designed for tiny spaces. 

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Calculates service life of 3D-printed plain bearings

The igus online service life calculator has been available to predict the service life of injection-moulded iglidur plain bearings for many years. Now, after extensive testing of its fused deposition modelling filaments and selective laser sintering materials, the iglidur Expert service life calculator also includes 3D-printed parts.

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