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Curved rails and carriages for the igus drylin W linear guide system were developed to self-adjust and for quiet operation.

Extensive research and development has been undertaken by igus, into 3D printing filaments in order to offer its industrial customers more freedom in their product design and prototyping.The result was the world’s first structural plastic filament for use in 3D printing, designed specifically for moving applications.

Smart plastics could be the future of Industry 4.0 applications according to motion plastics specialist, igus. The evolution of its cable, energy chain and linear bearing products embeds intelligence into its motion plastics via the addition of sensing, monitoring and communications. Using smart plastics, customers can increase plant availability, maximise up-time and reduce costs through condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.

igus has released a video in which it explains how a drylin double profile rail is used as a camera slider. The sequences, shot by Tailored Media are described by igus as 'stunning and professional'. The camera sliders are very simple to use and are very easy to construct using a drylin W carriage and the desired length of drylin W rail to slide the camera along.

Long travel distances can pose a challenge to cable management. Especially as greater cable weights and higher travel speeds are now being demanded by the crane builders. However the igus P4 system e-chain allows implementation of a reliable energy supply system capable of long lengths of up to 800m, while handling heavy fill weights of up to 30kg/m and at speeds of 10m/s.

A significant date, 18th-20th September, in the calendar for professionals working with pro audio, lighting, broadcast, AV, rigging and stage technologies is the Plasa Show. This year igus, will be demonstrating its innovative bearings, linear slides and cable management systems for the live entertainment technology industry.

Robotic welding systems have been widely used in large scale automated manufacturing facilities, particularly in the automotive industry, for a number of years. Faced with cost-down pressures from their customers, small metalworking job shops are now starting to consider implementing automation.

Robots are frequently used for material handling, for example removing a finished part from a milling machine and replacing it with a blank part for processing. They are used commonly being used to reduce repetitive strain injuries, allow for operation in wet or harsh environments or to save cost.

The challenge? To design, develop, build and market a single seater racing car for the IMechE’s annual Formula Student competition.

The proliferation of low cost drones for hobbyists has led to a number of well publicised incidents. The use of drones is now often forbidden by law around airports, sporting events and government establishments due to the risk of physical injury or use in committing crimes. Policing has traditionally resorted to arresting the drone operator and/or seizing the drone and its cargo when it lands, as forcing the drone out of the sky while it is flyi...