TECHNOLOGY BLOG
IKO Products Drive Medical Robot Innovations As medical robots continue to evolve, smaller systems and components are making new functionalities possible and expanding capabilities. Accordingly, motion components must provide high performance and accuracy while occupying as little space as possible. For… Continue Reading
Revolutionizing Hair Restoration With IKO Miniature Linear Guides Androgenetic alopecia is a common form of hair loss in which a person's hair follicles respond aggressively to androgens. According to the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (AOCD), the condition tends to progress to partial… Continue Reading
How IKO Pumped up Production for a Fluid Handling Product Manufacturer When you bring a new product to market, a short supply of a key part can have cascading effects on its rollout, disrupting your production schedule and time to market, costing you sales opportunities and… Continue Reading
Liquid Crystal Lubrication: A Promising Alternative to Greases in Vacuum and Clean Environments When it comes to maintaining motion components in sophisticated and high-vacuum applications, lubrication greases that typically last a relatively long time tend to have poor outgassing characteristics. This can be frustrating when you’re designing semiconductor… Continue Reading
How To Achieve Precise Linear Positioning and Control for Automated Systems As automated equipment in industrial, medical and life science markets become increasingly faster and more accurate, engineers must adapt with higher performing linear motion and positioning systems. At the same time, the envelope for motion… Continue Reading
IKO Helps Starter Manufacturer Take the Worry Out of Inventory Management When selecting a critical component for a machine, sometimes the component's real value comes from the relationship you build with your supplier. This has become even more true since the COVID-19 pandemic, which has pushed… Continue Reading
High-quality Motion Products Get Space Designs Off the Ground The diversifying space industry is delivering innovative concepts, such as autonomous exploration vehicles, solar sails, internet satellite constellations, space junk removal and reusable spacecraft. Like many other innovative technologies, these designs depend on precise motion… Continue Reading
IKO Linear Motion Rolling Guides Improve Throughput in Automated Labs Liquid handling instruments in laboratories require precise, accurate and reliable motion. If lab samples are manipulated incorrectly, they will produce errors or inconsistent results during analysis. Therefore, scientists must be confident that a correct amount… Continue Reading
IKO Cam Followers: A Wide Selection and Easy Procurement If your mechanical design calls for a part with reciprocating motion, then the right cam follower is hard to beat. However, there may be times when your usual cam follower provider is no longer a… Continue Reading
A Luxury Motorcycle Takes to the Road With IKO Bearings Customers of high-end motorcycles can be quite discerning — meaning upscale motorcycle manufacturers must be selective about the parts they incorporate into their designs. Recently a luxury motorcycle manufacturer needed a quality needle bearing for… Continue Reading
