Jean-Patrick Fays, long-standing Virgin Atlantic Captain, visits igus UK to learn more about their world-leading technologies in aerospace. As the aerospace industry continues to grow, igus UK are driving innovation from the factory floor to the stratosphere. With passenger numbers climbing and new environmental mandates reshaping aircraft design, the demand for lightweight, maintenance-free components has […]
The Copper Box Arena in London’s Olympic Park transformed into a hive of activity on the 26th and 27th of June as 64 student teams from across the UK competed in the FIRST Tech Challenge UK Championship 2025. Among the participants was the Laurus Ryecroft School, under the team name ‘Ryecroft Robotics,’ supported by igus […]
New triflex TRE ESD system ensures maximum protection against electrostatic discharge in sensitive electronics manufacturing environments In a significant advancement for electronics manufacturing safety, motion plastics specialist igus has unveiled the triflex TRE ESD – the world’s first fully ESD-certified, ready-to-install dress pack for industrial robots. Certified by the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (IPA), the system […]
Surviving the Harshest Terrain in the Solar System As the US Artemis missions aim to return to the Moon as soon as 2027 and also plan to venture to Mars, engineers face a deceptively simple challenge: how to build a tyre that will not fail. The Moon’s surface is unforgiving, with jagged rocks and temperatures […]
Ready-to-fit igus linear axis with leadscrew drive accelerates design processes Whether in automated workpiece handling, palletising systems in logistics or in adjustable assembly devices, designers who need robust linear drives for automated adjustment tasks often waste valuable engineering time integrating motors and controls. To resolve this, igus has developed the drylin SLX-8060 – a ready-to-fit […]