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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

Whitepaper on 10 potential savings with drylin linear plain bearings.

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
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Whitepaper mock-up on sub-zero temperature solutions for drive technology with open chart pages.

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
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White paper cover with linear module and laptop scene comparing toothed belt and lead screw drives.

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
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drylin whitepaper with an open document about linear guides and plain bearings.

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
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Whitepaper on spindle motors with drive components on the cover.

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
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Energy chains

Design tips for gliding applications with igus cable carrier systems.

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
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Whitepaper on energy guidance for 6-axis robots with protected energy supply on the robot arm.

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
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Spherical bearings, plain bearings & ball bearings

Whitepaper with a ball bearing illustration and open interior pages.

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
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Whitepaper mockup with igubal connecting solutions and application photos in an open brochure.

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
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Open igus whitepaper on PFAS with contents overview and product pages.

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
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Bar stock & 3D printing

CNC design guide mockup with an open booklet and tables for tolerances and fits.

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
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Whitepaper cover with a 3D printer and title about 24 tips for 3D printing with filament.

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
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Low Cost Automation

Low Cost Automation magazine cover with a robot arm in front of a screen.

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
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A human hand connects to a robotic component on igus’ Humanoid Robot Report 2027 cover.

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
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Motor control system & smart maintenance

Whitepaper “11 Tips” for selecting the right motor control system for axis drives with igus logo.

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
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Cover of the smart plastics brochure 2025 with a magenta background and igus.eu logo.

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
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Gears & slewing ring ball bearings

Three-part whitepaper cover with orange and yellow gears on drygear and gear geometry.

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
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iglidur PRT Rotation brochure with a TV ceiling mount and product images.

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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