Igus releases a cost-effective, lightweight, plug & play gearbox kit consisting of gearbox, encoder, controller, force control system and motor for collaborative robotics. The potential for service robotics is growing fast: in hospitality, medical care, agriculture and logistics, lightweight robots help to automate monotonous tasks. To show that using service robots can be easy and […]
The igus® drylin® range is known for being lubrication-free, robust and will never shy away from a challenge! In this week’s video of the week, the drylin® telescopic rails are put to the test being covered in dirt, sand and water. See how well they cope in such environments. To view the video, click here […]
igus position-based push/pull force monitoring improves safety on crane systems Energy chains for protecting moving cable assemblies in cranes can be damaged by foreign objects like loose tools, causing costly system failures. This prompted igus to develop a new push/pull force monitoring system. The EC.PR* system records the precise force values of the moving end […]
The triflex® energy chain compliments the Universal robots’ movements, enabling a smooth motion without damaging the cables. In this weeks’ video of the week you will see how easy it is to add the triflex® energy chain to the universal robot. For more information on the triflex® range visit https://www.igus.co.uk/info/industries-robots-industry To view the video click […]
3D printed plastic grippers save packaging manufacturers 85 per cent on costs and 70 per cent on time. Animals and birds can adjust the power and position of their grip in many ways to suit their needs. Industrial applications tend to be binary in comparison; mechanical grippers used for attaching lids to jars, for example, […]