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Energy chain applications wanted for igus vector awards
26 January 2016
The possible uses of energy chain systems carrying moving cables and hoses is now vast; they withstand seawater on ships and oil rigs, prevent the permeation of dirt and dust in material handling systems, provide ISO Class 1 protection in cleanrooms, and countless other applications. And igus is inviting submissions of novel energy chain applications for its biennial global competition.
Submissions in the UK for the vector award can be made via the online form: www.igus.co.uk/vector2016
“Even for us, it is sometimes still surprising and exciting to see where and how customers use our energy chains,” said Harold Nehring, head of energy chain systems at igus. “We want to use this competition to identify new ways of using our products and to recognise the innovative designs being developed by engineers around the world.”
Submissions will be judged by an independent panel of science and technology experts, and winners will receive prizes of up to 5,000 euros at the official awards ceremony, which will be held at the Hannover Trade Fair in April. The deadline for entries is 26th February, 2016.
For more information and to review previous years’ entries, please visit: www.vector-award.eu
- 3D printed wear-resistant gears
- First tribo-filament for 3D printers
- Wood plastic composite bearing
- igus evolves trapezoidal thread
- Compact slewing ring bearing
- igus e-skin energy chain systems receive ISO Class 1 certification for cleanrooms
- iglidur on tour
- igus tech takes pole position
- Plastic bearings on wooden shafts
- Eliminating bearing failure at low temperatures
