Chess computer
By using drylin® TR steep thread nuts in two chess computers, large strokes can be covered in the shortest possible time.
Application examples using igus® bearings
At the click of a button, you can learn about existing student and trainee projects involving igus®.
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Shell Eco-Marathon
The Shell Eco-Marathon is the largest energy-efficiency competition and is aimed at student teams from across Europe.
Cordless screwdriver race
The unusual design for a recumbent bicycle has got what it takes: cordless screwdrivers are used here to drive it.
PLC laboratory trainer
The aim of the concept is to demonstrate to the students how to handle a programmable logic controller (abbreviation: PLC) in an attractive way.
Cologne University of Applied Sciences
Formula Student Event FH Köln Motorsport e.V. 2007
Ultra high vacuum gadget
Despite the particularly very high temperatures (up to 180°C during baking out of the gadget), the igus® plain bearings provide for the necessary flexibility and simultaneous precision.
Gripper for a mobile robot
The main tasks of the gripper arm were simple travel movements, light design, as well as the largest possible operating range.
Soccer table
Application of a high-value spindle lift table with steep-threaded spindle, linear guide systems and igubal® spherical bearings.
Chain hoist for forklifts
In order to keep the production costs and expenditure as low as possible, the application of non-variable parts is of great significance. The compromise between stability and flexibility could be solved by the aid of iglidur® plain bearings from igus®.
Flugservolator soaring simulator
The bearings from igus® were decided because they are maintenance-free and cost-effective and absolutely simple to handle.
Eurobot 2006
International robotics competition: Technical University of Chemnitz gears up to meet international competition.
Eraser robot
The eraser robot of the Hans Böckler-Schule at the Berufskolleg Münster combines technology with cultural history.
Accurate dart board
Always on the mark - Plastic bearings for young engineers of the TU Munich.
Ball gripper
Rheinische Fachhochschule (technical college) in Cologne: Reduction of friction when the ball gripper's camera arm is extended.
Autonomous mobile robot
Stabilization of the robot's undercarriage without loss of flexibility with igus® plain bearings.
Robots with belt drive system
Vocational school in Burgdorf-Lehrte: Conversion of the gear drive into belt drive in an existing robot .
Rescue Robot
With his small robot, Jonas Thees took part in the 2006 RoboCup in Bremen. The 14-year-old won the Junior World Championship title in the Rescue Robot section for his design.
Engraving machine
An engraving machine with igus® products, as final project work after four years of advanced education in automation technology.
Chemical accident robot
The model of a "chemical accident robot" was developed by four students.
Precision engineering
The TU Dresden has been using iglidur® bearings in semester projects for the past 3 years. These are the results
Electro-roller
Initiated by Sachs Bikes, Norbert Staffend started with a focus on "motorized two-wheeler" in the student project. The result was this pure and elegant e-scooter
Small robots
Two xiros® B180 polymer ball bearings are used as wheels for the low-priced small mobile robot. They guarantee an absolutely smooth and easy operation without maintenance and lubrication.
Aircraft project
This project is a study module for the development of a model airplane. iglidur® bearings were used for mounting the aileron.
Sliding worktop
The solid worktop can be moved on glide rails, increasing the working surface of the desk.
Pull-out tray in watch safe
In a very high quality watch safe, the sliding pull-out trays were implemented with linear profile guides.
Table with transverse pull-out tray
Linear plain bearings in the transverse pull-out tray of a wooden tabletop.
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