Big push in plastics recycling using digital trading platform: igus invests in start-up cirplus

Published on: 09/08/2023

With their recycling platforms, igus and cirplus want to jointly promote the regenerative plastics industry in the future. Cirplus also launches first global standard for high-quality plastics recycling Plastics are super-versatile and an essential part of our everyday lives, yet even today they often end up being incinerated. A more sustainable plastics economy is needed. […]

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Highest safety in battery production: first energy chain to be certified for dry cleanrooms

Published on: 01/08/2023

Test passes with flying colours: igus’ E6.29 energy chain receives innovative dry cleanroom certificate from research consultancy Fraunhofer IPA for ISO Class 4 Whenever the highest hygiene standards are required, igus scores well with lubrication-free and abrasion-resistant motion plastic components. A topical example is that battery production for electric vehicles requires special environmental conditions, which are […]

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New igutex TX3 fibre-wound material perfect for construction and heavy-duty work

Published on: 18/07/2023

igus launches a new lubrication-free material, for bearings needing higher running performance with high dynamic forces, ideal for heavy-duty applications. In applications with loads of more than 80Mpa, plain bearings made of thermoplastic materials can be pushing their physical limits. Igus has expanded the existing range of standard plain bearings with the new igutex fibre-wound […]

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Five times longer: New hybrid cable for suspended applications suitable for SEW-EURODRIVE

Published on: 18/07/2023

chainflex CFSPECIAL.192 if the first hybrid cable from igus for hanging applications, with a travel distance up to 50 metres The 24-7-365 intralogistics industry needs machines that are round-the-clock reliable. Meanwhile warehouses are getting bigger and bigger, and increasing mast heights mean high demands on cables that are required to travel such distances. igus has […]

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Video of the month- bringing virtual reality into engineering

Published on: 13/07/2023

Ensuring engineering is accessible and enjoyable, igus® have recently introduced the term “enjoyneering”. This encapsulates the fun element of learning and experiencing all about engineering in the metaverse, the iguverse. In this week’s “video of the month” we take you deep into the iguverse, allowing a sneak preview of the various rooms we offer, the […]

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