Linear technology
Plug-and-play linear motion turns a compact robot into a multitasking chocolate picker, saving time, cost and complexity. When customers tap a screen to choose their favourite chocolates, Roose Automation’s ‘ChocoMatic’ robot arm travels along a linear track, selects each chocolate, and delivers them without human intervention. Behind this playful, hygienic automation lies a clever piece […]
Ready-to-fit igus linear axis with leadscrew drive accelerates design processes Whether in automated workpiece handling, palletising systems in logistics or in adjustable assembly devices, designers who need robust linear drives for automated adjustment tasks often waste valuable engineering time integrating motors and controls. To resolve this, igus has developed the drylin SLX-8060 – a ready-to-fit […]
New stepper motor for drylin linear axes provides space-saving and cost-effective dual drive To help customers get started with automation, especially where space is limited, igus has developed a new dual drive stepper motor for its drylin linear technology. It can be used to drive two linear systems directly, which also saves space. Another potential […]
Labour shortages and carbon emissions of petrol mowers means robotic lawn mowers are on the rise. Kingdom Technologies turned to igus to help keep its pay-per-use robotic mower maintenance-free. The greenskeeper surveys drone footage of the golf club. It’s a long fairway and the entire course needs cutting – this one alone could take all […]
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 […]
Having so many product groups across the company, it is amazing to see how they can all work together in perfect harmony! In this week’s video of the week, we see how the Low Cost automation robolink® robots automate the production of our energy chains, building our them right now in our factory! To view […]
Pick and place applications are becoming increasingly popular within companies wanting to automate processes. These can be simple movements to complex actions but fundamentally the movements all need the same thing… to be smooth running. In this weeks’ video of the week, you can see how igus® products ranging from energy chains to linear gantries […]
Precise handling, no lubrication, no mess, no fuss. Handling applications have never been easier! With igus® low-cost automation gantry systems, precise, quiet and lubrication-free operations are quick and easy. You can also program it all via the iRC – igus® Robot Control system. In this weeks’ video of the week the igus® gantry shows how […]
This week’s video shows how igus products are used in vertical farming, an exciting new industry which demands reliability, longevity and no maintenance. This is perfect for igus motion plastics, from smooth gliding drylin® gantries to robust, lightweight e-chains®, the elimination of lubrication means no contamination. To view the video, click here https://youtu.be/lFbmUTzMPXk For more […]
The igus® drylin® range is known for being lubrication-free, robust and will never shy away from a challenge! In this week’s video of the week, the drylin® telescopic rails are put to the test being covered in dirt, sand and water. See how well they cope in such environments. To view the video, click here […]