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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 […]
Entry-level drylin Econ series for simple adjustment and positioning tasks reduces costs by around 80% Linear systems used for simple adjustment and positioning tasks, such as adjustable retail displays, now have a greener, low-cost solution. Injection-moulded from regranulated, high-performance plastic, igus’s new polymer slides in the drylin Econ series are both cost effective and sustainable. […]
Extendible and easy to install: drylin EGW offers new design freedom on long travel distances. The drylin Endless Gear linear module (EGW) is a modular, lubricant-free linear guide with rack and pinion drive, which can be extended to any length due to the modular plug-in design, at low cost and very light weight. Separate carriages […]
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 […]
Never has a video highlighted the versatility of igus® products so well. When you think of a train you think industrial, massive loads and extremely dirty but using igus® products can eliminate some of those preconceptions. No grease required, durable so capable of high loads and made from hard wearing plastic! In this week’s video […]
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 […]
A new water vending machine from a Californian company reduces the transport and consumption of plastic bottles with the help of igus motion plastics. The Drop Station is a new sustainable drinks vending machine that dispenses water into compostable containers at the push of a button. The water does not have to be transported, as […]
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 […]
In this week’s video of the week, It is all about drylin®! To celebrate the new drylin® product information webpages, this week’s video highlights all the key benefits of using drylin® over alternatives. The lightweight, dirt resistant, sustainable linear systems sell themselves. To view the video, click here https://youtu.be/qOOYXw0Z1DY For more information on the drylin® […]