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 […]
“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 […]
The Tung Auditorium in the heart of the University of Liverpool’s campus has undergone an incredible transformation, with the help of igus®, to enhance both the acoustic technology and architectural design, resulting in the venue winning at the MONDO-DR Awards in the concert hall category. Situated within the Yoko Ono Lennon Centre, The Tung Auditorium […]
A new igus communication module combines i.Sense sensors and the “superwise” service for low-cost, fast and reliable condition monitoring in real time to avoid costly failures. Optimising operational processes and minimising downtime: the iComm Box from igus can help. Inside the new communication module, igus i.Sense condition monitoring sensors are smoothly integrated into “superwise” – […]
At French shipyard Chantiers de l’Atlantique, theatres and entertainment systems supplied by Videlio-HMS must pass rigorous standards to run smoothly at sea. Cables and energy supply systems supplied by igus are chosen for their reliability and maritime standards. Life at sea is very different to life on dry land; ask any seafarer. And all the […]