VOTW- Showcasing triflex® for the Fanuc Robot

Published on: 16/12/2021

The degree of freedom required for industrial robots and cobots is immense but thanks to the easily assembled triflex® energy chain range, cables are protected from corkscrewing and wearing. The modular design is simple to fit, allows cables to be inserted easily and without having to break down the entire robot. In this week’s video […]

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New igus cable solution for SCARA robots prevents cable damage

Published on: 14/12/2021

The SCARA Cable Solution reinforces corrugated pipes and makes the supply of energy more durable in fast dynamic applications SCARA robots used for “pick & place” and simple assembly tasks in industry move incredibly fast. But these rapid dynamics have a price; classic corrugated cable hoses for energy supply wear out quickly. In response, igus […]

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Horse 2.0: Electric LyteHorse can conquer city, farm, forest and desert

Published on: 07/12/2021

Lubrication-free igus plain bearings allow new, go-anywhere electric stand-up vehicle to operate in even the most difficult environmental conditions An electric version of man’s most dependable and versatile friend, the horse, is now a reality. Canadian company LyteHorse Labs has designed a novel all-terrain electric vehicle, suitable for many applications and environmental conditions. igus bearings […]

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VOTW- The versatility of the PRT slewing ring

Published on: 02/12/2021

Have you ever considered all the applications where things turn? There are thousands!! And to help these applications turn with a smooth motion, customers are using the igus® PRT slewing ring bearing. These bearings are low-cost, maintenance free and require no lubrication! In this weeks’ video of the week, the PRT shows the ease to […]

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IPA test passed! e-skin flat energy chain with three layers receives cleanroom Class 1

Published on: 30/11/2021

The award-winning, modular alternative to ribbon cable proves its particle-free qualities in Fraunhofer cleanroom test. In clean room environments such as laboratories, energy chains required to manage cables and hoses safely must be particle-free. igus has developed the e-skin flat, an economical alternative to ribbon cables due to its modular design. Proof that the energy […]

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