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e-chain

UN negotiations on solutions for plastic pollution collapse

Published on: 13/10/2025

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 […]

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New frame for energy chain systems cuts transport volume by 88%

Published on: 08/09/2025

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 […]

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Agricultural engineering meets Clarkson’s Farm

Published on: 05/09/2025

igus energy chains are designed to guide and protect flexible cables and hoses, providing maintenance-free operation for machinery across a variety of industries, with a recent appearance on one of the nation’s favourite shows: Clarkson’s Farm. In a recent episode of the popular television series, Clarkson’s Farm, the Nifty 150T trailer mount by Niftylift made a […]

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A Virgin Atlantic Visit: Engineering in aerospace

Published on: 02/09/2025

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 […]

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igus e-chains pass rigorous tests for dry cleanroom use

Published on: 12/06/2025

The cable chains E6, e-skin flat, e-skin soft and easy chain E14 prove their suitability for dry cleanrooms in long-term tests conducted by the Fraunhofer IPA research institute Launched two years ago, the E6.29 was the first certified igus energy chain for use in dry cleanrooms. To offer customers a long-term guarantee, the motion plastics […]

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Form and function: Award-winning office chain

Published on: 08/05/2025

Cable routing for height-adjustable desks wins award for easy handling and modern look The rise in hybrid working has highlighted the need for comfortable home offices and height-adjustable desks, but organising cables from multiple sources becomes a functional and aesthetic challenge. The Office Chain OCO is a compact and stylish energy chain for cable routing, […]

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Engineered Escapism with racing simulators

Published on: 01/05/2025

Race @ Home, founded by Robert Welland, is set to redefine the racing simulator industry by offering the ultimate experience. With a background in management accountancy and minimal knowledge of the racing simulator sphere, Robert embarked on a mission to create the best racing simulator on the market The company is dedicated to providing high-quality, […]

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igus equips 2000th STS crane with e-chains

Published on: 24/04/2025

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 […]

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Robot takes over the grape harvest

Published on: 18/12/2024

Cheers! Wine harvester designs autonomous “steep slope” harvesting vehicle with igus energy chains Christmas means friends, food and, for many, a few drinks. White wine is the most popular alcoholic beverage in the UK1 and we consume about £12bn of alcohol in the four weeks leading up to Christmas2. To keep supplying wine, especially with […]

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Clear your desk: the igus OfficeChain cuts desk clutter for more efficient working 

Published on: 21/10/2024

Ergonomic innovations meet elegant design to improve office desks   The popularity of height-adjustable desks for ergonomic working is growing fast. Cable routing inside the desk is essential to avoid cable clutter, snag and tripping hazards. Now igus has the perfect solution – the OfficeChain OCO.32.37.0. Due to the easy handling and simple design, this […]

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