Find the right plain bearing even faster

Published on: 30/07/2024

The new iglidur online shop from igus makes the selection of plastic plain bearings quicker and more accurate Enter dimensions, determine application parameters, find plain bearings: The new igus® online shop for polymer plain bearings is now this easy. Regardless of whether it is a catalogue part or a special bearing, customers get a transparent […]

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Customised, modular machine building with Module Connect at Zemat  

Published on: 29/07/2024

Module Connect helps machine builder Zemat to produce customised “plug & play” modules for their Boxmat HD cardboard packaging machine, allowing the quick and smooth coupling of table modules for different sized boxes.  In the super-competitive machine building industry, companies are looking for a manufacturing advantage so machines can be assembled more quickly and easily. […]

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igus® invests in the future of engineering at Arden Academy event

Published on: 18/07/2024

igus® attended an event hosted by Arden Academy in Solihull alongside big industry names such as Siemens, KUKA and Marvelous Manufacturing as well as local career experts, providing advice to students on their next steps. The event was facilitated by Tom Flude, Co-founder of Engineers Insight and the day began with his delivery of an […]

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Keeping cranes in motion: igutex more wear-resistant than steel

Published on: 08/07/2024

igus presents lubrication-free and corrosion-resistant polymer bearings for STS, RTG and RMG cranes. Handling containers around the clock, often in extreme conditions, is the everyday life of STS, RMG and RTG cranes in ports worldwide. Failure of the wheel and axle units, the bogies, caused by premature wear, puts an enormous strain on crane operators […]

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In the fast lane: Mobile robots from igus reduce costs for SMEs

Published on: 01/07/2024

“ReBeLs on Wheels” make driverless transport systems affordable through modern plastic technology. Mobile robotics systems are being used in more and more industries, in e-commerce warehouses as well as modern restaurants. Conventional models on the market start at around 25,000 euros, while solutions with an integrated robot arm start at around 70,000 euros. However, widespread […]

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