Motion Control: Robotic Highlights from the Hannover Fair

				May 1, 2008
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	Spotlight Story: Robotic Highlights from the Hannover Fair Highlights at the Hannover Fair included the world's strongest arm robot and human-friendly fluidic muscle innovations. Video included. Full Story ADVERTISEMENT Goodbye Lubrication, Hello Low-Cost iglide Plastic Bearings Low-cost iglide® plastic bearings need no oil. They are self-lubricating and maintenance-free. Twenty material blends meet the needs of most applications and budgets. Iglide bearings are UV-resistant and won't corrode. Get complimentary design consultation and samples. Use the online calculator to discover which iglide bearing is right for you. Click Here. In the News: Bosch CEO's 2008 Forecast, Views on Engineering Bosch Rexroth CEO Berend Bracht shares his views with DN Editor-in-Chief John Dodge on the state of his company, engineering education and the engineering profession. 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