UN negotiations on solutions for plastic pollution collapse

Published on: 13/10/2025

Global talks on plastic pollution have collapsed as countries remain divided on the best course of action. The BBC reported this to be the sixth round of talks in under three years with over 100 nations calling for the reduced production of plastics while oil states push for a stronger focus on recycling efforts. Although […]

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Cambridge Students Gear Up for Another Season of Electric Boat Innovation with Support from igus

Published on: 09/10/2025

A team of engineering students from the University of Cambridge is once again preparing to compete in the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (MEBC), continuing their mission to design and build a cutting-edge, all-electric catamaran racer. Known as Riviera Racing, the team made significant strides in the 2025 season with their newly developed vessel, Aurora. After a challenging […]

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Just one week until the UK bike tour begins!

Published on: 09/09/2025

After 11 months travelling across the world, the igus:bike tour is less than a month away from itsUK debut. On the 15th of September, a nationwide journey celebrating sustainable engineering, customer collaboration, and the power of motion plastics begins. To celebrate their 60th birthday, motion plastics specialist igus set out in October 2024 to complete […]

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New frame for energy chain systems cuts transport volume by 88%

Published on: 08/09/2025

The readychain® eco-rack maximises space and cuts shipping costs With traffic on our roads continuing to rise as well as fuel costs, efficient use of transport space is becoming increasingly important. In response to this growing problem, motion plastics specialist igus has developed the readychain® eco-rack, a smart, sustainable transport and assembly frame for pre-assembled energy […]

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Agricultural engineering meets Clarkson’s Farm

Published on: 05/09/2025

igus energy chains are designed to guide and protect flexible cables and hoses, providing maintenance-free operation for machinery across a variety of industries, with a recent appearance on one of the nation’s favourite shows: Clarkson’s Farm. In a recent episode of the popular television series, Clarkson’s Farm, the Nifty 150T trailer mount by Niftylift made a […]

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