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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 […]
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, […]
€1.105 billion in sales and a record number of motion plastics products for 2025 In 2025, igus is introducing a record 277 motion plastics innovations, showcasing a variety of new lubrication-free plastic products under their slogan “GO ZERO Lubrication.” These include PTFE-free materials, a complete energy chain series made from recycled materials, and even a […]
Founded in Ireland, Ecovolve is transforming the construction industry with innovative electric and eco-friendly machinery. The company’s journey, rooted in ambition and ingenuity, has since grown into a pioneering force in sustainable construction equipment. Ecovolve’s inception dates back to 2008, a challenging year marked by the onset of the global recession. Founder, Sean Breen, previously […]
igus is proud to showcase PTFE-free materials and a complete energy chain series made of recycled material. Motion plastics specialist igus latest product developments demonstrate the newest sustainable and low carbon innovations, from PTFE-free materials to a complete energy chain series made of recycled material – plus the dry cleanroom certificate for igus e-chains, developed […]
Greaves 3D Engineering builds collapsible simulator with 45 igus components such as maintenance-free drylin linear and drive technology UK company Greaves 3D Engineering has developed a professional racing car simulator called “The Ultimate Drivers Rig”, which can be quickly folded up and stored in a road case. This makes transport to racetracks, trade shows and […]
igus UK® provides wear-resistant bearings for Torus Torus Studios’ award nominated design ‘Only Breath’, designed and produced by Colin Rennie and Alexandra Carr. Leading manufacturer of high-performance motion plastics, igus® UK, provided integral polymer parts in collaboration with Torus Torus Studios for the creation of the kinetic sculpture ‘Only Breath’. Commissioned by the Science Museum, […]
igus presents lubrication-free and corrosion-resistant polymer bearings for STS, RTG and RMG cranes. Handling containers around the clock, often in extreme conditions, is the everyday life of STS, RMG and RTG cranes in ports worldwide. Failure of the wheel and axle units, the bogies, caused by premature wear, puts an enormous strain on crane operators […]
Billions of test cycles in the company’s in-house laboratory means igus can extend its industry-leading four-year warranty for all products that can be calculated in terms of service life. First, chainflex cables offered the four-year warranty: and now igus is now offering this extended warranty for all products with an igus service life calculation. Customers […]