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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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New igus microphone reeler gives sound engineers peace of mind

Published on: 21/11/2024

The e-spool microphone reeler enables the automated feeding of microphone cables up to 30m long; no slip ring means perfect sound quality Sound engineers for live events in theatres, opera houses and television studios are often under enormous pressure but the e-spool microphone reeler from igus® completely removes an age-old problem. The new electrically driven […]

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A new way of routing hoses using E4Q e-chains

Published on: 14/11/2024

A new hose holder and special side panels ensure quick and easy installation of corrugated pipes and hoses alongside energy chains. Routing hoses, corrugated pipes and having cables in and beside energy chains safely and efficiently is a challenge in many industrial applications. To help, igus® now offers new accessories for its E4Q chain series: […]

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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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New igus compact low-cost energy chain designed for drawers

Published on: 02/05/2024

Through downsizing, the draw-e-chain saves 30% in costs in applications with occasional movement igus has launched the draw-e-chain for cable routing in drawers and pull-out  applications like server racks. Thanks to its minimal structural design, this compact energy chain costs 30% less than that of the most cost-effective standard e-chains. This prevents costly oversizing, especially […]

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Ready-to-install energy chains fitted more easily, quickly and precisely

Published on: 31/01/2024

Save installation time and improve handling: igus’s popular readychain service is complete with a new “assembly helper” device: the “fastpositioner” Idle machines and systems cost manufacturing companies valuable time and money. To make it easier for customers to install energy supply systems and reduce installation time, igus’s readychain service offers pre-assembled cable systems consisting of […]

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snapchain 2.0: Compact, low carbon, and cost-effective energy management

Published on: 14/11/2023

New igus energy chain can be installed in seconds and is the second igus e-chain series to be made of 100% recycled material. The simplest products are often both the most cost-effective, and the best technically. igus has now developed snapchain 2.0, a sustainable energy chain especially for simple, flat cable packages made of 100% […]

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igusGO: AI-driven, cost-saving machine design optimisation app makes work fun

Published on: 07/11/2023

By harnessing AI, a new igus app shows how to optimise the design of over 450 applications in just a few seconds Wouldn’t it be nice if time-poor engineers, faced with huge component choices, could easily and quickly improve their designs by seeing the full range of components and their properties instantly? Step forward the […]

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Wanted: Unique applications for energy chain systems, igus vector awards

Published on: 31/10/2023

Win up to 5,000 euros as the ninth “vector award” for different and sustainable e-chain solutions opens for applications. Deadline: February 9, 2024 Attention all machinery engineers: The vector award from igus has entered the next round. For the ninth time, the award recognises designers and project managers who show creativity and imagination in the […]

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New particle-free energy chain from igus for SCARA robots in cleanrooms

Published on: 21/09/2023

Clean SCARA Cable Solution works almost particle-free to ISO class 2 igus has launched a new energy supply system for SCARA robots in cleanrooms: the Clean SCARA Cable Solution consists of tribologically optimized high-performance plastics and works in almost particle-free conditions specified to ISO class 2 even in high-speed applications. The system is also highly […]

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