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A collaboration between RWTH Aachen University and igus demonstrates that utilizing igus' lubrication-free polymer bearings over metal bearings can lead to significant cost savings of up to €14 million per year in lubricant expenses. Moreover, the study underscores the environmental benefits by revealing potential reductions in CO2 emissions, with Heineken Brasil potentially saving 28,814kg of CO2 equivalents annually through the adoption of polymer bearings.
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