POM plastics for vehicle interiors
At Fakuma, Barlog is presenting Kebaform XFA, a new product group of polyformaldehyde, or POM for short. The low-emission POM plastics are particularly suitable for use in the automotive industry.
read more...read more...Building prototypes with 3D printing
If the time and costs involved in prototype production are excessive, it can become economically critical for start-ups. Easelink from Graz therefore relies on Igus gears from the 3D printing service.
read more...Rehau: new CEO and CFO
William Christensen, former Chief Marketing Officer, has been appointed as the new CEO of Rehau. In his new position, he replaces Rainer Schulz, who has headed the company since 2010.
read more...Röchling: Klaus-Peter Fett is Chief Information and Digital Officer
Plastics specialist Röchling has created the position of Chief Information and Digital Officer (CIDO). The position will be filled by Klaus-Peter Fett, who will take up his duties on October 1, 2018.
read more...Instant 3D printing service for wear parts
What do you do if an important spare part for an exhibit is suddenly missing on the way to a trade fair? The answer from Berlin-based Blackcam, a manufacturer of camera motion systems: call in the 3D printing service from Igus. The specialist uses industrial 3D printers to produce individual customer components within a few hours.
read more...Igus expands its range of thread systems
In the Igus online store, steep, trapezoidal and metric threads can be individually configured using the spindle configurator. In addition to three spindle materials, customers can choose from nine maintenance-free nut materials. Among them: the new highly wear-resistant Iglidur-J200 material.
read more...Plastic ball bearing vs. metal bearing
Saltwater showdown in the test lab
Igus has tested Xiros flanged ball bearings and metal bearings in salt water in its test laboratory. Thanks to the use of lubrication-free and maintenance-free tribo-plastics, the Xiros bearing was able to impress in the test.
read more...Reusable logistics to become sustainable
Walther Faltsysteme wants to set new standards for sustainability in reusable logistics and presents a plastic folding box that is made from 93 percent renewable raw materials.
read more...Chemical-resistant tribo-plastic
Quickly clipped with new Iglidur
Igus has clip-on and wrap-around bearings in its range for lubrication-free mounting. They are used in sheet metal bushings due to their simple installation. Igus has developed the material Iglidur K230 to withstand high edge loads under extreme conditions.
read more...Rethinking measurement technology
With Plastosens T, Jumo presents a new process for manufacturing temperature sensors. The sensors are not encapsulated in a metal tube, as was previously the case, but are encased in plastic using an injection molding process.
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