Machine Building

Design Engineering

Transformative coatings expand industry capabilities

Transformative coatings expand industry capabilities

Customers of igus are experiencing the benefit of the impressive properties of coatings with the company's low friction coatings range. For example, a steel sheet can be transformed into a low friction and wear-resistant plate. Or a metal component can be coated using iglidur ic-05 to become a blue-coloured, corrosion-resistant part that is FDA compliant and approved for use in the food industry.

13th December 2024

Impact of surface roughness on component performance and durability

Impact of surface roughness on component performance and durability

Patrick Faulkner, lead engineer at Accu, looks at why understanding surface roughness is essential for manufacturers and engineers - not only to ensure functionality but also to optimise the longevity and reliability of the final product.

12th December 2024

Southco introduces its next-gen captive screw

Southco introduces its next-gen captive screw

Southco has introduced a next-generation 4D Captive Screw, featuring a self-aligning knob and increased tolerance.

10th December 2024

Eplan and Siemens enable seamless data interoperability in machine engineering

Eplan and Siemens enable seamless data interoperability in machine engineering

Siemens and Eplan will make engineering and production processes for customers in machine and line building more efficient. This will be achieved by both companies significantly expanding data interoperability between their offerings.

4th December 2024

Trials into PCR plastic materials begin to bear fruit for Essentra

Trials into PCR plastic materials begin to bear fruit for Essentra

Essentra says it will be launching a new innovation in post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic materials next year to support manufacturers seeking to reduce the use of single-use plastics and deliver a more sustainable business operation.

3rd December 2024

Wanted: Green use of plastic plain bearings

Wanted: Green use of plastic plain bearings

Smart engineers with great ideas for using plastics are invited to apply for the 12th manus award 2025, the igus award for creative, ambitious and sustainable uses of plastic plain bearings. The competition has a strong sustainability focus, and the winners will receive up to 5,000 euros in prize money.

28th November 2024

Robot drive capabilities highlighted at SPS

Robot drive capabilities highlighted at SPS

At SPS 2024 maxon is presenting a humanoid robot driven by maxon motors. HOPE is an open development robot with full dexterity that brings down the cost of humanoid development. maxon will also unveil a new, compact motor speed controller, plus a new precision gearhead.

8th November 2024

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