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Manufacturing and Engineering company, igus UK, has been recognised for its exceptional commitment to employee health and wellbeing, taking home the Gold Award in the “Healthy Food & Wellbeing – Workplace” category at this year’s Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards. The prestigious awards ceremony, held at the Royal & Derngate in Northampton, celebrated the […]
Over the course of two weeks, the igus:bike UK Tour has made its way across the country, with a message of sustainability, innovation, and collaboration. From the industrial town of Corby to the cultural legacy of Glasgow, the tour has connected with customers, communities, and influencers, all while showcasing the potential of motion plastics in […]
Global talks on plastic pollution have collapsed as countries remain divided on the best course of action. The BBC reported this to be the sixth round of talks in under three years with over 100 nations calling for the reduced production of plastics while oil states push for a stronger focus on recycling efforts. Although […]
After 11 months travelling across the world, the igus:bike tour is less than a month away from itsUK debut. On the 15th of September, a nationwide journey celebrating sustainable engineering, customer collaboration, and the power of motion plastics begins. To celebrate their 60th birthday, motion plastics specialist igus set out in October 2024 to complete […]
The readychain® eco-rack maximises space and cuts shipping costs With traffic on our roads continuing to rise as well as fuel costs, efficient use of transport space is becoming increasingly important. In response to this growing problem, motion plastics specialist igus has developed the readychain® eco-rack, a smart, sustainable transport and assembly frame for pre-assembled energy […]
Jean-Patrick Fays, long-standing Virgin Atlantic Captain, visits igus UK to learn more about their world-leading technologies in aerospace. As the aerospace industry continues to grow, igus UK are driving innovation from the factory floor to the stratosphere. With passenger numbers climbing and new environmental mandates reshaping aircraft design, the demand for lightweight, maintenance-free components has […]
Materials scientists have developed PTFE-free variants for the most common plain bearing materials from igus. igus has announced a breakthrough for greener bearings: polymer plain bearings of the iglidur G, X and H ranges, which are used in machines, systems and vehicles worldwide, are now available PTFE free. This is great news for many companies […]
Humanoid robots are beginning to support industries in various ways, but what do they really bring to the table? According to estimates, 20 million humanoid robots could be in use in industry by 2030. The demand for this technology is increasing rapidly among European companies in particular, but the first practical applications have yet to […]
As Ireland strives to modernise its healthcare system, motion plastics specialist, igus, is committed to providing engineered solutions that will support this by enhancing machine operation and improving patient care. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has launched ‘Digital for Care: A Digital Health Framework for Ireland 2024-2030’ which sets out the mission to transform health […]
Port operators are increasingly relying on energy chains instead of cable festoons to modernise their cranes and improve the processing speed of the cargoes of a growing fleet of large ships Seaports around the world are under growing pressure to handle larger ships in shorter cycle times. To achieve this, more port operators are relying […]