Preserving the cityscape: automated bicycle storage 

Published on: 02/09/2024

Japanese manufacturer Giken implements automated underground parking system with igus® energy chains  Bicycles instead of cars: For the transport revolution to work, cities need more bicycle storage facilities without affecting the cityscape. Japanese manufacturer Giken has created a solution called Eco Cycle for this purpose, which parks bicycles underground completely automatically. To ensure the reliability […]

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Customer consultations and R&D leave igus well-prepared for PFAS ban 

Published on: 27/08/2024

The plastics industry is preparing for a potential ban of fluoropolymers, or PFAS, a group of versatile polymers that have many industrial applications. igus® has increased R&D resources for developing viable non-PFAS solutions, and is working with customers in automotive, medical, packaging and other industries, to find fully tested alternative materials if required.  Motion plastics […]

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The perfect loop for offshore operations 

Published on: 19/08/2024

The innovative igus e-loop can now easily allow a single damaged cable to be changed in the top drive of a jack-up rig in offshore oil & gas operations.  When a cable is damaged in the top drive system of a jack-up rig, normally the entire “service loop” with all cables and hoses must be […]

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First certified robotic energy supply system for dry cleanrooms, from igus®

Published on: 12/08/2024

Battery production with the highest safety rating: triflex R TRC made of ESD material receives the highest dry cleanroom certification for ISO class 4-5 With demand for electric cars growing1, the demand for high quality lithium-ion batteries is also increasing. These batteries should ideally be manufactured in minimum humidity and particle-free environments, in so-called dry […]

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First recyclable plastic bicycle frame made by igus®

Published on: 05/08/2024

motion plastics specialist igus supplies the first injection-moulded bike frame made of composite material for e-bike manufacturer Advanced Bikes First, igus® launched the RCYL Bike, a bicycle made from recycled fishing nets. Now the company is setting the next milestone for sustainable mobility: a company first, it has developed an injection moulded bicycle frame made […]

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