Video of the Week – How our VR experience transports you to our test lab

Published on: 08/04/2020

15th January, 2020 When we visit customers or exhibit at trade shows, we now take more than free product samples. Using our VR glasses, we instantly transport you to our factory to explore the world’s largest test lab for tribopolymers. “Factory tours are popular with our customers to get a clear understanding of our injection […]

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Video of the Week – How igus engineering plastics are being used in the bottling industry

Published on: 08/04/2020

3rd April, 2020 Although high-performance plastics used to be overlooked as suitable materials for machine components, they are now a standard feature in food processing equipment. But their potential has by no means been exhausted. igus supplies energy chains based on hygienic design guidelines and wear resistant plain bearing components for a wide range of […]

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Formula Student team relies on igus® cables for its triumphant all-electric car.

Published on: 08/04/2020

27th March, 2020 A team of undergraduates at Surrey University are pioneering Formula Student in the UK with an all-electric powertrain. Formula Student is the world’s largest student motorsport competition, which brings together teams from universities across the world. Team SURTES (Surrey University Racing Technology Engineering Solutions) operates out of the Engineering Design Centre in […]

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drylin delta robot now available with 10x larger working space

Published on: 08/04/2020

3rd March, 2020 igus has introduced a new version of its drylin delta robot with a 10x larger work space volume compared to its original model. This lightweight DLE-DR system for simple pick & place tasks, is delivered as a kit or ready to install product. This guarantees quick operation and saves costs immediately. The […]

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Video of the Week – How to increase safety and reliability for collaborative robots

Published on: 08/04/2020

6th February, 2020 When humans and machines stand shoulder to shoulder on the production line, safety at work is a critical issue. To ensure cables and hoses are reliably and compactly guided on cobots, igus has developed a universal clamp. The Lean Robotics retaining fixture, which is injection moulded, is available in one universal size, […]

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