World’s first urban bike made from recycled plastic: igus:bike at Engineering Design Show

Published on: 10/10/2022

***Visit stand E50, and the conference zone at The Engineering Design Show at 11.15 Thursday 13th October, to learn about the all-plastic igus:bike*** igus will exhibit the world’s first all-plastic urban bicycle at The Engineering Design Show from 12-13 October. The bike was first launched at Hannover Messe on 30th May. The igus:bike is the […]

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VOTW- iglidur® in bar feeder machines

Published on: 06/10/2022

Bar feeders are known for their speed precision and efficient running. For these reasons alone, igus®’ iglidur® products are ideal. The lubrication and maintenance free plain bearings run effortlessly on shafts, are wear resistant and predictable. All of this can be seen in this week’s video of the week. Click here to view https://youtu.be/4UiLAAV23Fk For […]

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Combined innovation: igus acquires majority stake in Commonplace Robotics

Published on: 06/10/2022

Motion plastics from igus with intuitive software from Commonplace Robotics join forces for simple, low cost solutions in automation Motion plastics specialist igus is investing in growing its low cost automation activities and has now acquired a majority stake in robot integrator Commonplace Robotics, based in Bissendorf near Osnabrück. Commonplace Robotics specialises in intuitive control […]

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World’s first driven e-chain system for very long travels, by igus

Published on: 04/10/2022

igus’s new, drive-chain has high dynamics, integral load support, long service life and can save up to six tons of weight for port cranes. Commercial port operations use rail-bound Automated Stacking Cranes (ASC) to process high volumes of shipping containers. These, and other applications that require long e-chain travels, will benefit from a new drive-chain […]

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VOTW- Want to go racing? Greaves 3D and igus® bring racing to students at Northampton university

Published on: 30/09/2022

igus®, Greaves 3D Engineering and the University of Northampton came together to introduce the new racing simulator. This has been developed by Greaves 3D Engineering and features approx 45 igus® components from; bearings, linear rails, drives to various types of e-chains®. These racing simulators are being used as part of the esports BSc degree course […]

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World’s first tribo material for DLP 3D printing from igus gives up to 60x longer service life

Published on: 29/09/2022

iglidur i3000 makes 3D digital light processing (DLP) printing of very durable parts in the millimetre range possible iglidur i3000 from igus is the world’s first resin formulated specifically for DLP 3D printing of parts subject to wear. This enables additive manufacturing of particularly small and precise components with a service life 30 to 60 […]

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VOTW-Contactless system monitoring- Predictive maintenance with igus®

Published on: 23/09/2022

At igus® we are always trying to improve what moves and with our Smart plastic range, we are trying to go one step further, improves what moves BEFORE it breaks! In this week’s video of the week, we show why Smart Plastics can prevent breakdowns and are quick and easy to use. To view the […]

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VOTW- The different options for Robot cable management 

Published on: 15/09/2022

In this week’s video of the week, igus® colleague Constantin runs through a few cable management options for Robots. In the test laboratory in Germany, we have various Robots set up with different igus® systems to see how they cope. This video highlights, a TRX retraction system integrated into triflex® energy chains, swivel arms, module […]

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GO! Greaves 3D and igus take the lead in race to perfectly simulate motorsport

Published on: 15/09/2022

A super-realistic racing simulator has been developed by Greaves 3D Engineering that features 45 igus bearings, linear rails, drives and e-chains. The University of Northampton is using the simulator for deployment on its esports BSc degree course. The driver grips the contoured steering wheel lightly and adjusts the seat position forward, angled back. The pedal […]

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Seven-in-one to go: new chainflex series for e-loop saves 35% cable cost in hanging service loops

Published on: 13/09/2022

Tested, safe cable package with motor, data and hybrid cables for offshore e-loop, from igus igus has developed the e-loop, a chain to support hanging installations in extremely challenging applications, such as deep drilling oil and gas rigs. The extremely robust energy chain system safely guides cables vertically and is already replacing more and more […]

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