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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A Virgin Atlantic Visit: Engineering in aerospace

Published on: 02/09/2025

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 […]

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Student engineering programme supports team in the FIRST Tech Challenge 2025

Published on: 29/07/2025

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 […]

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World’s first ESD-certified dress pack for industrial robots

Published on: 28/07/2025

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 […]

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