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PTFE-free telescopic rail for continuous adjustment up to 2m
06.11.2024 | As PFAS substances might be more strictly regulated in future, more and more companies in the manufacturing industry are already looking for product solutions that do not use this controversial group of chemicals. To offer customers a safe and transparent solution for telescopic rails, igus has developed a new version of the drylin NT-60 – a telescopic rail made of aluminium whose plain bearing material does without PTFE and around 100 other PFAS compounds. The sliding elements feature installation sizes 35 and now also 60, and are used in a PTFE-free and PFAS-tested telescopic rail system. It can be continuously extended to a maximum of 2m and is found in vehicles, furniture and medical technology, among others.
Recycled bicycle from igus: starting signal for world tour has been given
16.10.2024 | The starting signal has been given, the igus:bike is on a world tour. To celebrate igus’s 60th birthday, the innovative, bright orange bicycle made from recycled plastic will be travelling the world for a whole year. The aim: to familiarise industry partners, media representatives and consumers with a new form of urban mobility that combines a fun ride with sustainability. The urban bike represents many of the advantages of igus products, the “motion plastics”: it does not rust, requires no oil and is virtually maintenance-free. The ball bearings, drive and freewheel also do not need lubricating as they are made from high-performance plastics. At the same time, the igus:bike is an example of how the transformation to a sustainable circular economy of plastics can succeed.
ReBeL Move: autonomous logistics vehicle from igus for €29,838
09.10.2024 | With the new ReBeL Move, which the Cologne-based motion plastics specialist is presenting at Motek 2024, igus proves that the automation of material-handling processes doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. The mobile robot moves autonomously through factory halls, transporting products from one place to another. It can also be combined with the ReBeL Cobot made of high-performance plastic. It only takes users with even the most basic IT skills an hour to commission and is available – including the ReBeL Cobot – for €34,808 (prices may differ in your country).
Mobile “socket” from igus makes supplying container ships with shore power safe, fast and flexible
09.10.2024 | With the igus Mobile Shore Power Outlet (iMSPO), igus has developed a mobile connection system for shore power supply that can be positioned at any location along the terminal where a ship is berthed. This solution, which is already in use at the Port of Hamburg, received the “Ports and Harbor Innovation of the Year” award at the Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe 2024 in Amsterdam.
Find the right drive cable with the new readycable® finder from igus®
07.10.2024 | The motion plastic specialist igus® has released the latest version of its readycable® finder, an online tool that makes selecting the right drive cable much easier. Users can find the right cable with the right quality at the most favourable price with just one input. The integrated chainflex® service life calculator also shows the guaranteed service life of the cable.
Hackathon at igus: “Artificial intelligence meets robotics”
04.10.2024 | A hackathon took place at the igus headquarters in Cologne in mid-September. In line with the motto “Artificial intelligence meets robotics”, 17 participants worked in three interdisciplinary teams to develop advanced automation solutions for logistics. The aim of the hackathon was to create an automated method for packing up pizzas using a large language model (LLM for short) based on AI. The event was organised in cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute for Intelligent Analysis and Information Systems IAIS, the University of Bonn, the Lamarr Institute and the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML.
igus® develops new lubrication-free plain bearing materials without PTFE
24/09/2024 | What do dental floss, skis, a frying pan and plain bearings have in common? They all rely on organic fluorine compounds, also known as PFAS. What makes them special: PFAS are insensitive to water, heat and dirt. They help plain bearings to achieve wear-resistant and lubrication-free dry operation. However, as the chemicals can only degrade very slowly, they have a negative reputation. If they get into the environment, this can be potentially harmful to humans and nature. igus® is therefore developing plain bearing materials such as the new iglidur® JPF, which do completely without PFAS such as PTFE.
Professional racing car simulator to take with you
19.09.2024 | The British company Greaves 3D Engineering has developed a professional racing car simulator called "The Ultimate Drivers Rig", which can be quickly folded up and stored in a flight case. This makes it much easier to transport to race tracks, trade fairs and corporate events. To reduce the amount of maintenance required when travelling, the engineers rely on robust and lubrication-free linear and drive technology as well as energy chain and plain bearings from igus®.
Applications with plastic plain bearings wanted: igus® launches application phase for manus® award 2025
10/09/2024 | It's that time again: engineers from all over the world are invited to apply for the 12th manus® award 2025. For 21 years, igus® has been honouring applications that are characterised by the creative, courageous and sustainable use of plastic plain bearings with this competition. The winners receive prize money of up to 5,000 euros.
So that the beer runs safely: igubal® bearings ensure a maintenance-free bottling plant
29.08.2024 | The renowned Belgian brewery Chimay, known for its traditional Trappist beer, relies on maintenance-free bearing technology from igus® in its bottling plant. By replacing rusty and stuck ball bearings with lubrication-free igubal® H3 bearing inserts from igus®, the brewery was able to increase its efficiency and reduce maintenance work.
Around 34 tonnes of plastic waste collected from rivers with the help of igus®
26.08.2024 | Every year, several million tonnes of plastic end up in the oceans. Around 1,600 rivers flush the majority of this into the seas. The plastic waste destroys marine ecosystems and contributes to the loss of biodiversity. To prevent them from spreading uncontrollably in the water and turning into microplastics, the start-up Plastic Fischer collects plastic waste from rivers in India and Indonesia - with the support of Cologne-based plastics specialist igus®, among others.
Double recognition for the iguverse
20.08.2024 | Reason to celebrate: The international expert jury of the renowned Red Dot Award competition for communication design has honoured the open virtual reality platform iguverse in two categories: "Virtual Reality Installations" and "Exhibition Design Elements". The award recognises the motion plastic specialist's efforts to offer SMEs barrier-free access to innovative 3D technologies and thus support their global competitiveness. Customers can present and design products faster, more efficiently and more sustainably without having to invest their own development resources. They also save costs by using the iguverse: for example, companies can reduce the size of trade fair stands and have digital exhibits created instead of investing in expensive trade fair models. igus® is using the recognition as a tailwind to further develop the functionalities of the iguverse.
Smart City: Modern pedestrian guidance system relies on flexible cable and e-chain® from igus®
08/08/2024 | As part of the Smart City Initiative with Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH, Funkwerk Systems GmbH has developed a state-of-the-art pedestrian information and guidance system that is changing the way pedestrians explore urban environments. The signpost moves every three minutes and draws attention to events at central points in Stuttgart's city centre. This pioneering project won second place in the 2023 German Tourism Award. It relies on the three-dimensional triflex® R energy chain and highly flexible chainflex® cable from igus® to ensure smooth and reliable operation.
robust, even in wind and waves: Durable high-performance polymers prove their worth in yachts
05.08.2024 | Summertime is holiday time. People lying on the beach often look out over a sea lined with boats and yachts. To ensure that these remain corrosion-free and require as little maintenance as possible, components are needed that can withstand the strong effects of the weather. Components such as plain bearings, linear and drive technology from plastics specialist igus® have been proving their worth for years under the harsh conditions of sea air and salt water.
Configure customised rotary energy supply systems from igus® online in a flash
22.07.2024 | With the rotary module online configurator from motion plastic specialist igus®, engineers can configure and order customised rotary energy supply systems in a matter of seconds. In future, this will eliminate weeks of coordination by e-mail and telephone in favour of shorter design times. Users of the configurator also benefit from a reduced price for the rotary energy supply system, as igus® passes on the cost savings directly to the customer.
The new OfficeChain from igus®: Perfect cable routing for height-adjustable desks
16.07.2024 | More and more people are using height-adjustable desks for ergonomic working. Organised cable routing is essential to avoid cable clutter and tripping hazards. The new OfficeChain OCO.32.37.0 from igus® is the perfect solution here. Thanks to its easy handling and simple design, the chain blends unobtrusively into any office and at the same time provides organisation and structure.
Summer holiday 2.0: service robot brings a drink straight to your room
11.07.2024 | After a long day at the beach, enjoy your hotel room with a drink from the good old minibar. It's a different story in some hotels. To the surprise of guests, JEEVES rings the doorbell instead - a robot from the Munich-based company Robotise Technologies GmbH. The waitressing service robot replaces up to 300 minibars and relieves hotels in times of staff shortages. To ensure that it can do its job without disruption, the engineers rely on space-saving and fail-safe energy chains from igus® to guide the sensitive energy and data cables.
igus® expands e-chain® E4Q series with new accessories for hose
08.07.2024 | The safe and efficient guidance of hoses, corrugated tubes and cables in the energy chain poses a major challenge in many industrial applications. To address this problem, igus® is now offering new accessories for its E4Q series: a special outer link for guiding hose in parallel and a new hose holder. These extensions enable simple and secure installation of corrugated tubes and hoses. The brackets with guide channel make it easier to retrofit PMA clips, while the hose holder ensures that the hose is securely fixed.
When the robot parks the bike
27.06.2024 | Bikes instead of cars: For the mobility transition to work, cities need more parking options without encroaching too much on the cityscape. Japanese manufacturer Giken has built a garage called Eco Cycle for this purpose, which parks bicycles completely automatically underground. To ensure the reliability of the robot garage, the engineers rely on robust and maintenance-free energy chains from igus® for the lift's cable routing.
igus® develops first recyclable plastic bicycle frame
24.06.2024 | After the RCYL bike, a bicycle made from 50 percent recycled fishing nets, igus® is setting the next milestone for sustainable mobility: The motion plastic specialist has developed the first bicycle frame made from recyclable composite material for the German e-bike manufacturer Advanced Bikes, which is manufactured using the injection moulding process. Decades of expertise in plastic processing and experience with the RCYL bike have been incorporated into the development of both the frame and new bicycle components made from high-performance plastics.
lubrication-free storage in the sun
20.06.2024 | The motion plastic specialist igus® has now launched an optimised version of its successful igubal® ESQM pillow block bearing for tracking solar modules. The ESQM 2.0 is a lubrication- and maintenance-free solution for the safe storage of solar trackers according to the trade show stand of the sun. With a slim design, users can save installation space and continue to rely on a proven bearing solution made of UV-resistant high-performance plastics.
igus® honoured with the EHM Award for Port Innovation of the Year
19.06.2024 | We are delighted to have received the Electric & Hybrid Marine Award for the igus® Mobile Shore Power Outlet. iMPSO is our solution for shore power supply on ships. It is mobile and flexible so that it can be positioned anywhere at the berth, depending on the position of the ship.
Simple connection to machine construction profiles: New drylin® ZLX toothed belt axis from igus®
18.06.2024 | The motion plastic specialist igus® is expanding its drive technology portfolio with new toothed belt axes: the compact, robust and lubrication-free drylin® ZLX High-Performance-series. The anodised aluminium profile of the axis has been developed in a completely new geometric design. As a result, drylin® ZLX not only looks like a mechanical engineering profile, but can also be easily and quickly integrated into a modular profile system. With a load capacity of 150 N and speeds of up to 3 m/s, the new toothed belt axis is suitable for automated production lines, pick-and-place systems and 3D printers, among others.
igus® develops first certified robotic energy supply system for the dry cleaning room
06.06.2024 | With the growing demand for electric cars, the need for high-quality lithium-ion batteries is also increasing. For this reason, they should ideally be manufactured in dry cleanrooms with minimal humidity and as little particulate matter as possible. At the same time, this environment must be automated because people are not allowed to spend long periods of time in dry cleanrooms. To ensure a safe and reliable energy supply for robots here, motion plastic specialist igus® has developed the triflex® R TRC: the first robot energy supply with dry cleanroom certification from the Fraunhofer IPA for ISO class 4-5.
igutex® Plain bearing technology: Twice wound is better
04.06.2024 | Container handling around the clock, under extreme conditions - this is the daily routine of STS, RMG and RTG cranes in ports worldwide. But premature wear and failure of the wheel and axle units, the bogies, are a huge burden for operators. igus® is offering a solution at TOC Europe from 11 to 13 June 2024 in Rotterdam: wound, lubrication-free and corrosion-resistant polymer bearings from the igutex® series for heavy-duty applications.
iComm Box: All-in-one system for the next generation of condition monitoring
27.05.2024 | Optimise operating processes and minimise downtimes: The new iComm Box from igus® helps with this. With the communication module, the i.Sense sensors for condition monitoring of igus® motion plastic can be seamlessly integrated into the superwise service. Intelligent algorithms provide a detailed condition analysis of the monitored machines and systems. The superwise dashboard provides information in real time and enables an optimised monitoring and control system. A decisive advantage: the costs for data transmission are already included in the product price.
igus® presents unique 4-year warranty for its products
14.05.2024 | The chainflex® cables were just the beginning: igus® now offers a warranty of up to four years for all products that can be calculated in the service life. Customers therefore benefit from long-term investment security and reliable service in the event of a warranty claim. The long service life of motion plastic conserves resources and thus contributes to increasing sustainability in the industry.
The plastic bicycle from igus® goes into series production with new name RCYL
02.05.2024 | RCYL marks the start of a new chapter in sustainable mobility. The former igus:bike® becomes RCYL - a bicycle made from 50 per cent recycled fishing nets. For the moving parts, igus® relies on its lubrication-free, rust-free and recyclable high-performance plastics - "Zero Lubrication". With the series production in Cologne, igus® is setting a milestone: the plastics company wants to produce 5,000 bicycles by next season. But this is just the beginning. The aim is to establish local production at rubbish dumps around the world and thus close the plastics cycle.
In the fast lane: Mobile robots from igus® reduce costs for SMEs
24.04.2024 | Mobile robotic systems are being used in more and more work areas, from e-commerce warehouses to modern restaurants. Conventional models on the market start at around €25,000, while solutions with an integrated robot arm cost around €70,000. However, widespread use in the market is often unaffordable for small and medium-sized companies due to the high prices. igus® wants to change this with new low-cost robotics offerings and is presenting a series of affordable mobile plastic robots at Hannover Messe.
It's all in the mix! igus® presents new slewing ring bearing made of wood and plastic
23.04.2024 | With the new slewing ring bearing made of WPC (wood-plastic composite), igus® is taking another step forward in the integration of renewable raw materials in industrial production. By using 50 per cent wood and 50 per cent high-performance plastics, customers receive a cost-effective and lubrication-free slewing ring bearing. It strikes a good balance between strength, durability and environmental friendliness with a proven low CO2 footprint.
GO ZERO Lubrication: The clean revolution in industry with lubrication-free plastic
22.04.2024 | Lubricants are as much a part of everyday industrial life as a cup of coffee every morning. And cost 240 billion dollars worldwide every year. At the same time, machine downtimes worth 750 billion dollars are caused every year due to insufficient lubrication. igus® now combines 60 years of motion plastic expertise with hundreds of thousands of test data and millions of applications in an AI that immediately guides users to lubrication-free movements in their systems. From excavators and agricultural tractors to water turbines, everything has already been solved and proven. A study by RWTH Aachen University confirms the explosive nature of the topic. At Hannover Messe, the plastics specialist will be presenting 247 new products and showing how anyone can achieve "Zero Lubrication".
igus® invests in Industry 4.0 and acquires sensor specialist Atronia
18.04.2024 | igus® acquired a majority stake in Portuguese company Atronia Tailored Sensing in March 2024. The sensor specialist has been teaching plastic products from Cologne how to feel for five years. With this strategic move, igus® aims to expand further in the market for networked plastic components. The aim is to mass-produce Industry 4.0 products and also make them accessible to small and medium-sized companies.
Annual press conference 2024 of igus® GmbH
17.04.2024 | In the run-up to this year's Hannover Messe, our annual press conference took place, where we presented many exciting innovations from the world of motion plastic under the motto "GO ZERO Lubrication". You can watch the press conference with our news highlights in the video opposite. You can experience all 247 innovations and product range additions live at Hannover Messe or by clicking on the button below.
Space scientists win the golden vector award 2024
17/04/2024 | The champagne corks are popping in Portugal, more precisely at the Institute of Astrophysics and Space Sciences at the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon. The researchers have won the golden vector award 2024 for their MOONS spectrograph. Every two years, igus® honours the most spectacular energy chain applications with this award - this year among 328 submissions from 37 countries. The silver vector goes to TDK RF Solutions for a test rig for driver assistance systems, while the bronze vector goes to MECAoctet for a movable nightclub ceiling. The green vector for particularly sustainable energy chain applications went to Bear Machines GmbH for a machine for automatically regrooving tyres.
1.136 billion euros in sales, 6.7 per cent more customers and 247 new products for the Hannover Messe
16.04.2024 | After two years of rapid growth totalling 57 percent, igus® was able to maintain its billion-euro turnover in 2023 despite the challenging global economic situation. In 2024, the company is investing in 247 new motion plastic products and digital services. The focus will be on cheaper and better solutions for lubrication-free movements, low-cost automation and CO2-reducing products. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) has now made it possible to bundle hundreds of thousands of test data and millions of applications from 60 years of igus® experience into a simple solution finder for the "Zero Lubrication" goal: the igusGO® app. 433 million euros of investment in the last three years, around half of it in Germany alone, is accelerating this technical progress and the delivery from stock worldwide. This development is set to continue in 2024.
igus® promotes ideas for a sustainable, digital future at the Smart Green Island Makeathon
25.03.2024 | The seventh edition of the Smart Green Island Makeathon took place in Gran Canaria. The innovation festival organised by ITQ GmbH invites students, universities and companies from all over the world to work together on innovative projects for application areas such as smart farming, robotics and the circular economy. The aim is to get young people excited about technology and drive forward digitalisation worldwide in the interests of sustainability. Cologne-based plastics specialist and robot manufacturer igus® is also taking part for the fourth time as one of the top sponsors. The low-cost automation experts supported the students on site with their expertise and robotics solutions such as the ReBeL® cobot.
chainflex® cable without PFAS: Safety for people, nature and businesses
07.03.2024 | Like the chemicals of the PFAS family, certain polytetrafluoroethylene compounds - PTFE for short - are considered "perpetual chemicals" and therefore potentially harmful to the environment, humans and animals. The European Union is therefore working on a ban on the substances. igus® demonstrates with the "PFAS free" seal that its own chainflex® cables are free from the chemicals and already offers its customers operational safety in the event of a ban.
The first 100 igus® bikes hit the road
05.03.2024 | It's done: after a long period of development work, the igus:bike®, a bicycle made of 92 per cent plastic with a high recycled content, is going into series production. The Dutch development partner MTRL is currently producing the first 100 units together with igus®. At the same time, the plastics specialist is building its own production line at the Cologne site in order to increase production capacity to 10,000 units over the next two years. This brings the companies one step closer to their sustainability vision of transferring plastic waste to the circular economy and utilising it for the urban mobility of the future.
It's showtime: igus® brings new XXL truck for roadshows onto the road
29.02.2024 | If companies don't have time to travel to a trade show, the trade show comes to them: igus® is now sending a new XXL truck on the road for mobile roadshows throughout Europe. Like a Transformer, the lorry transforms into a trade show stand with a roof terrace for customers on site. On board: innovations made of lubrication-free and durable high-performance plastics that increase productivity and reduce costs at the same time. Interested companies can book the roadshow now.
AI meets plastic: igus® accelerates transformation to sustainable Industry 4.0
21/02/2024 | To support industrial companies with the challenges of our time, such as the transformation to Industry 4.0 and CO2-neutral production, the Cologne-based motion plastic specialist igus® is relying on triple intelligence at Hannover Messe: artificial intelligence, plastic intelligence and Cologne intelligence. Among other things, smart sensor technology for the maintenance of tomorrow and AI-supported low-cost robotics that are easy to operate will be on show. igus® will also be presenting an AI-based app that shows design engineers the optimisation potential of their application with lubrication-free motion plastic in a matter of seconds.
Find the right plain bearing even faster
16.02.2024 | Enter dimensions, determine application parameters, find plain bearings: That's how easy the new igus® online shop for polymer plain bearings now works. Whether catalogue part or special bearing, the customer receives a transparent overview of all plain bearings that are suitable for their application. Practical filters such as price, delivery time and service life help with the selection. Technical drawings and CAD data can be downloaded free of charge.
igus® launches new compact low-cost-energy chain for drawers
13.02.2024 | igus® launches draw-e-chain for cable routing in drawers and extensions of all kinds. Thanks to its minimalist design, the price of the compact energy chain is 30 per cent lower than the cost-effective standard e-chain®. This protects against expensive oversizing, especially if the application is only moved a little.
RWTH study quantifies advantages of polymer bearings from igus for the first time®
07/02/2024 | A joint study by scientists from RWTH Aachen University and igus® shows for the first time the costs that can be saved in applications when lubrication-free polymer bearings from igus® are used instead of conventional metal bearings: up to 14 million euros per year. The study also calculates the environmental effect for the first time - including at the Heineken brewery.
A true "hothead": igus® launches new SLS printing material on the market
30.01.2024 | 3D-printed polymer components will be able to withstand much higher temperatures in future - for example in the engine compartment of a car. While standard SLS printing materials on the market threaten to deform at over 80°C, the new powdered material iglidur® i230 from igus® can withstand a long-term application temperature of 110°C. The material is also PTFE-free and around 80 per cent more wear-resistant than the classic PA12.
igus® invests in the next generation of robotics experts
24.01.2024 | "igus® is a company with a hands-on mentality that simply loves research." That was the verdict of students from the Georg Simon Ohm University of Applied Sciences in Nuremberg, who visited the igus® plant in Cologne to deepen their knowledge of automation technology. They had already travelled to Bordeaux last July as Team Autonohm to take part in the 26th RoboCup World Championships with the low-cost cobot ReBeL® from igus®.
With the iguverse from the trade show stand onto the boat
18.01.2024 | If you are lucky enough to own a sailing boat or yacht, you will usually also need a dinghy to take passengers from the anchorage to land and back again without getting their feet wet. This requires a lift system, a platform or a garage to lower the dinghy into the water. H+B technics from Münster focuses on precisely this market with its customised lift systems. And has been relying on motion plastic from plastics specialist igus® for years. Now H+B technics is also presenting its products in the virtual world - using the industrial metaverse from igus®.
On the way to the championship: RoboCup Junior takes place at igus® in Cologne
16.01.2024 | On Saturday, 27 January 2024, igus® in Cologne will open its doors for the RoboCup Junior competition. Pupils from the Rhineland will compete against each other with their self-built robots in various disciplines to prepare for qualification for the German Championship. Interested spectators and members of the press are very welcome.
igus® CEO Frank Blase in the ntv podcast "So techt Deutschland"
10.01.2024 | Our CEO Frank Blase was a guest on the ntv podcast "So techt Deutschland". Here he talks about his own beginnings and those of igus®. As a student, he actually wanted to become a theatre and film maker, but ended up taking over the family business and building it into a billion-dollar company. You can now discover exciting insights into Frank Blase and igus® in the ntv report and podcast.
igus® is once again looking for creative low-cost automation projects with the fastest return on investment
08.01.2024 | The German economy is weakening and, according to the Institute for Macroeconomics and Economic Research (IMK), will only recover slowly in 2024. The mechanical engineering sector is also feeling the effects. In order to strengthen its own competitiveness, there is therefore no way around automation. Thanks to Low Cost Automation (LCA) and the RBTX® robotics marketplace from igus®, companies of all sizes can find a complete solution that fits their requirements and budget - starting at just €2,000. The plastics company is now honouring the projects with the fastest return on investment (ROI) with the ROIBOT Award for the third time. Users can apply now and win low-cost automation products worth 5,000 euros as well as international recognition.
igus® launches first UL-listed motor cable for cable tray and e-chain® on the market
12.12.2023 | With the new chainflex® cable CF33.UL, igus® has developed the world's first motor cable for use in the energy chain and on the cable tray that has UL approval and a 4-year functional guarantee in the energy chain. This allows the cable to be routed seamlessly from the energy chain to the cable tray without the need for a plug connection in between. In addition, the CF33.UL expands the chainflex® portfolio with a shielded PVCmotor cable.
Quickly on site at any time: igus® roadshow presents low-cost robots live on site
04.12.2023 | Test the latest automation solutions in the comfort of your own company: igus® is offering this opportunity with its own low-cost automation roadshow, which is touring throughout Europe. In addition to the XL truck, there is now also a compact version: the experts are travelling to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in an orange and purple van. On board is the ReBeL® Cobot as well as a delta and a gantry robot including end effectors such as grippers, but also cameras for component detection. As many as 200 companies with around 2,000 visitors were able to programme and test their own low-cost automation solutions directly on site. The focus here is on affordable applications costing less than 12,000 euros.
Flange bearings from igus® become intelligent
30.11.2023 | Expensive machine and vehicle downtimes due to undetected defects in highly stressed flange bearings will soon be a thing of the past thanks to a new generation of two- and four-hole flange bearings. The special feature: the bearings made of lubrication-free high-performance plastic are equipped with miniature wireless sensors, enabling condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.
Custom-fit orthoses from the 3D printer
23.11.2023 | Orthoses that rail injured fingers can be produced in hospital in record time using a 3D printer: Students at Trier University of Applied Sciences are developing a compact platform that measures fingers. They are receiving support in the form of free miniature linear guides from young engineers support (yes) from igus®.
Two drives in one: igus® launches double-shaft stepper motor on the market
16.11.2023 | cost-effective automation in confined spaces. igus® has now developed a new double-shaft stepper motor for its drylin® linear technology to make it easy to get started with automation. It can be used to drive two linear axes directly. Another possible application is the installation of a handwheel on the second drive shaft. This means that the motor can also be turned by hand in an emergency situation. Manual zero point adjustment is also possible.
igus® gives new record warranty of 4 years on cables
15.11.2023 | If cables break, machines and systems come to a standstill. But companies could never be sure how long a cable would actually last. Until igus® solved the problem: 10 years ago, igus® was the first industrial company in the world to introduce a 36-month guarantee on moving cables. Just in time for the SPS 2023 automation trade fair, the plastics specialist is extending the warranty period for the entire range of cables by a further 12 months to 4 years. This gives customers even more functional and planning security. This guarantee, which is unique in the industry, is made possible by thousands of new customer applications and over 20 billion additional test cycles in the in-house chainflex® laboratory over the past 10 years.
Shaking hands with a robot: igus® launches bionic hand for ReBeL® cobot on the market
14.11.2023 | Robots have become an integral part of industry and are increasingly finding their way into small and medium-sized companies in the form of cobots such as the ReBeL®. They sort, pick and move items with the help of cameras, suction cups and gripper systems. To enable them to perform humanoid tasks, igus® has now developed a finger gripper for the ReBeL® cobot. It is made entirely of lubrication-free plastic, making it very cost-effective and easy to integrate.
Positioning ready-to-install energy chains easily, quickly and accurately
07.11.2023 | If machines or systems are at a standstill, this costs production companies valuable time and money. To make it easier for customers to install energy supplies and reduce assembly time, igus® offers pre-assembled systems consisting of chain, cable, connector and many other components with its readychain® service. The special feature: Customers receive everything from a single source at igus®. The energy chain is filled, fully assembled with connectors, final tested and delivered ready for connection - also directly in the installation position on request. igus® is now supplementing this service with a new "assembly helper": the fast positioner. A simple tool that makes the handling of ready-to-install e-chain® even easier.
"Can I make my machine lubrication-free?" igusGO® App now provides the answer
02.11.2023 | How can I easily improve my machine? The answer is: with the new igusGO® app. The plastics specialist igus® has now developed a unique product search app with the help of AI. Simply take a photo of the application and its surroundings and the igusGO® intelligence shows the user which products can help with lubrication-free designing, for example. The app also shows where there is even more potential to improve the technology of machines and even save costs in the process.
Plastics recycling pioneer Mura Technology celebrates the pre-opening of the world's first HydroPRS plant
31.10.2023 | Plastic waste is not incinerated, but turned back into oil in 30 minutes - using only pressure, heat and water: this revolutionary HydroPRS recycling process is now being launched on a commercial scale for the first time. The British company Mura Technology is starting to commission the world's first plant - with the support of investor igus®. An important step on the way to an environmentally friendly and resource-saving circular economy for plastic.
Compact for small installation spaces: igus® presents new miniature linear guide
24.10.2023 | Laboratory equipment, espresso machines, tiny houses: Wherever installation space is tight and components are difficult to reach, designers are looking for space-saving and maintenance-free linear guides for adjustment and positioning tasks. igus® is therefore expanding the drylin® W series with new miniature linear guides of installation size 06, which are not only compact but also lubrication-free.
Increase productivity by 20%, reduce cycle time: igus® Sprue separator for injection moulding machines
17.10.2023 | Increasing efficiency and reducing costs: more and more companies are pursuing this goal in the course of Industry 4.0 in order to remain competitive. The automation of recurring production processes plays a central role in this - including in injection moulding production. Removing sprues often costs valuable time here. The plastics specialist igus® has therefore now developed a low-cost sprue separator for injection moulding machine manufacturers such as Dr. Boy.
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