White paper for igus products

On this page we have compiled a comprehensive collection of all our white papers. Here you will find detailed information, in-depth expertise and valuable tips on all aspects of our innovative motion plastics products - from drive technology to Low Cost Automation and gears. Discover technical details, practical background information and pioneering solutions relating to igus products and their applications.

Drive, lead screw and linear technology

White paper 10 potential savings

10 potential savings with drylin linear plain bearings

Detailed insights: Savings through the use of linear bearings
Cost down made easy: Efficient solutions for your linear technology
Discover practical tips: How to avoid unnecessary expenditure

White paper drive technology at low temperatures

Drive technology solutions for low temperatures

Challenges at temperatures as low as -40°C: Effects on materials, lubricants and electronics
Performance in cold conditions: Focus on motors, control systems and linear axes
Reliable solutions: Practical tips for use in low-temperature environments

White paper toothed belt drive or lead screw drive

Linear axes with toothed belt drive or lead screw drive?

Knowledge at a glance: How to choose the right linear module
Decision-making aid: Tips for selecting the right linear axis and the right drive
Advantages and disadvantages: Detailed comparison of the two drive solutions

White paper linear bearings made of plastic or with recirculating balls

Linear plain bearings made of plastic or linear guides with recirculating balls?

Material comparison with advantages and disadvantages: Plastic vs. recirculating ball bearing
The right choice for every application: Decision-making aids and practical tips
Practical tips: How to change the linear system and save costs

Lead screw drive white paper – versatile linear actuators

Lead screw drives - versatile linear actuators

Topic in detail: All about lead screw drives and their possible applications
Exciting insights: What is a lead screw motor and what makes it special?
The right choice: Tips for choosing the right model for your application

Acme lead screw whitpaper

The Acme lead screw system

At a glance: An introduction into the background of lead screw technology of the ACME thread
Learn about the geometry: How did the AMCE thread start and how has it progressed?
Test and wear data: Find out about how we test and what we test to get our data.

Energy chains

White paper tips on the energy chain

13 different white papers with tips on energy supply systems

Focus on energy supply: Choose the right knowledge from numerous white papers
Helpful expert tips: Understanding and optimising long-life energy supply
Comprehensive selection: Everything about materials, design and areas of application

Energy chain white paper

25 white papers with lots of expertise on energy chains

Energy chain knowledge: Choose from a variety of helpful white papers
Practical tips: Optimise energy supply and reduce costs effectively
Experience and tests: Benefit from 50 years of expert knowledge and thousands of test results

Spherical bearings, plain bearings & ball bearings

White paper ball bearings

4 white papers on plastic ball bearings

A wide range of topics: Choose from various white papers on the subject of ball bearings
Innovative solutions: From performance features to system integration of polymer ball bearings
Practical tips included: Seven helpful tips for selecting the optimum conveyor and conveyor rollers

White paper igubal

5 white papers for the self-aligning spherical bearings from igus

Knowledge at a glance: Choose from a wide range of white papers and brochures
Sound insights: Tips, possible applications and advantages of igubal solutions
Practical and informative: Findings from research, development and application examples

White paper plain bearings

10 white papers with practical knowledge on plastic plain bearings

Plain bearing expertise: Discover our collection of versatile white papers
Practice and research combined: Sound knowledge from development and many years of experience
Discover the variety of topics: Materials, areas of application and optimisation at a glance

Bar stock & 3D printing

White paper bar stock

2 white papers for bar stock made from high-performance polymers

Valuable knowledge: Discover the design guide and the white paper from the igus bar stock academy
Design and practice: Helpful tips for optimising the use of igus bar stock
Expert knowledge in a nutshell: Learn about material specifications and possible applications

White paper 3D printing

6 white papers on 3D printing and additive manufacturing

Extensive selection: Various white papers and guides on 3D printing
Key topics: Filament, resin, gears, material comparisons and design guides
Practical tips: Avoid mistakes, optimise designs and compare materials

Low Cost Automation

White paper Low Cost Automation

Comprehensive magazine on Low Cost Automation

All about Low Cost Automation: Magazine with 50 pages of comprehensive knowledge
Inspiring insights: Cost-effective automation solutions and innovative robots from igus
Real applications: Diverse practical examples from the world of affordable automation

Humanoid Robot Report 2027 white paper

Humanoid Robot Report 2027 – an outlook on humanoid robotics

Technological breakthroughs: New sensor and actuator technologies drive the development of humanoids forward
Exciting applications: From industrial automation to assistance and service tasks
Trends and drivers: The most important developments that are turning science fiction into a billion-dollar market

Motor control system & smart maintenance

White paper 11 tips for selecting the right motor control system for drive axes

11 tips for selecting the right motor control system for drive axes

Focus on motor control systems: Tips for the perfect selection of your drive axis
Practical tips in a nutshell: How to find the right motor control system for your application
Guide for decisions: Useful tips and recommendations at a glance

Brochure about smart plastics

Smart maintenance with smart plastics from igus: Push the smart button

smart plastics at a glance: Everything to do with condition monitoring and predictive maintenance
Insights into i.Sense and i.Cee: Products, applications and data flows explained in an understandable way
Practical and informative: Illustrative application examples of smart plastics technologies

Gears & slewing ring ball bearings

White paper gears

Design criteria for functional gear geometries

Focus on gear geometries: Design criteria and optimisations
Designing correctly: A comparison of the characteristics of good and poor design
Avoid errors: Practical solutions for greater efficiency and reliability

Brochure slewing ring bearings

Rotation! Possible applications of iglidur PRT slewing ring bearings

Lubrication-free bearing solutions: All about the advantages of PRT slewing ring bearings from igus
Innovative design: Maintenance-free sliding elements made from tribologically optimised materials
Variety of applications: Practical examples for use in a wide range of areas

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