Last year, Penryn, Cornwall based Engineered Arts won the igus manus UK award for its innovative used of polymer plain bearing. A total of 85 igus iglidur bearings ensure that its flagship product - the remarkable RoboThespian humanoid robot – is able to deliver its extraordinarily life-like movements.
One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of standard parts and machine accessories, WDS is supporting the Bloodhound Project in its bid to set a 1,000mph Land Speed Record.
The family run business, Goss Springs, has been manufacturing springs, wire forms and metal pressings since its formation in 1954 by Thomas and Edward Goss. Next year will see the company celebrating 60 years in business.
Special tooth brakes from Mönninghoff are used to fix a three axis medical device for positioning a surgical probe. The brakes are part of an assembly that can be freely positioned by hand when power is off.
If a long, trouble-free life is top of your agenda for bearings, then it is worth considering what special surface coatings or corrosion-resistant materials are available for rolling, plain and linear bearings. Steve Lacey reports.