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A robotic mannequin has been recently developed by a British engineering company, i-bodi Technology, a subsidiary of Crawley Creatures Ltd, to help the Ministry of Defence test chemical and biological (CB) protective suits and equipment for its Armed Forces.

igus will be showcasing a range of its new products at this years Advanced Engineering Show taking place at the NEC, Birmingham, on the 11th and 12th November. The new products being showcased on igus’ stand (K72) include: tribo-tape, tribo-filament, e-cord micro, E4.1 energy chain and the CRC clean-room chain

Expanding its range of cost-effective modular robolink systems, igus introduces the robolink D direct drive articulated arm – a tougher, more durable solution compared with remote drive versions – supporting lean automation. Typical robotic applications are repetitive tasks, such as on assembly lines and pick-and-place equipment. To support this, the new robolink D system is completely modular due to the direct drive situated within e...

Plastics specialist igus has developed a new tribo-polymer filament for 3D printers, developed specifically for engineers who wish to create structurally robust prototypes or small batch components for test in real-world applications or solutions. Suitable for use with any 3D printer that has a heated nozzle, print bed and uses ABS filaments, the material is up to 50 times more resistant to wear and abrasion than products made from conventional 3...

Linear motion specialist igus has developed its latest linear belt drive for use in the entertainment and theatre industry. The drylin toothed belt axis is ideal for the movement of stage systems or prop adjustments, offering a range of possible applications. Due to the use of iglidur polymer plain bearing materials in all moving parts, the drylin toothed belt axis is self-lubricating and maintenance-free, ensuring quiet running while minimising ...

Energy chain specialist igus has unveiled its latest accessory for e-chains and e-tubes, the CFV strain relief element. This offers the chance to strain relieve cables outside of the chain cross section, even in enclosed energy tubes. The CVF ensures that cables within the moving e-chain do not move around when moving and with a stepped design to secure cables of different diameters, it ensures simple installation when strain relieving several ca...

The history of the plastic plain bearing goes back a long way, spurred on by the discovery of the lower friction properties of nylon in around 1860. But in the last few decades, the composition of plastic materials has been refined considerably; in the last 30 years igus has developed 35 different tribologically-optimised materials, which offer a lower coefficient of friction than conventional metals or composite materials – from the econom...

A range of cables, targeting cable carrier applications that do not require high cycle rates, has been introduced by igus. Marketed as a cost effective alternative, the company guarantees that the chainflex M range has a service life of one million double strokes and can be used in theatres, tools and jigs, packaging machines and some machine tools.

At the Engineering Design Show 2014, igus will be debuting products including the robolink D, tribo-tabe, tribo-filament, e-cord micro, and the CRC clean-room chain on stand D20. The Engineering Design Show is scheduled to take place at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry, between the 22nd and 23rd October 2014.

Targeting manufacturers who are required to adhere to the RoHS Directive, iglidur plastic bearings offer reliable performance with lowered environmental impact. The bearings, from igus, are well-suited to a wide range of applications including those found in the automotive, transportation, construction, industrial, medical and food & packaging industries.