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Don Nester

Don Nester is the product manager for Chainflex® continuous-flex cables at igus Inc., PO Box 14349, East Providence, RI 02914, 800-527-2747, Fax: 401-438-7270, dnester@igus.com, www.igus.com.

Articles by Don Nester

Less Is More

As automation and multi-axis robot applications sweep through the shop floor, the functions of cable and hoses become critical to overall equipment performance. At first glance, managing cables and hoses may seem simple. But in reality, underestimating cable management can be a big time mistake. Guest columnist Don Nester of igus explains why this has become such an important part of any well-functioning robot.

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