low cost automation
By leveraging AI applied to an application database, an interactive AI consultant can speed up searches for components for low-cost robotic solutions igus has improved its RBTX.co.uk platform with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot. This interactive consultant is designed to help companies with limited experience and technical knowledge of robotics to quickly and safely assemble […]
Technological advancements in robotics are reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace and the adoption of automation has become a critical step for business success. Despite this, a substantial number of companies are hesitating to integrate automation into their operations. Recent statistics reveal that the UK is behind other countries when it comes to adopting automation, […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly made its way into people’s personal and professional lives; in the constantly evolving landscape of manufacturing, it’s a game-changer. On January 13th, 2025, the AI Opportunities Action Plan* was published, outlining the ways the government plans to ramp up the adoption of Artificial Intelligence across the UK to boost economic […]
Supermarket logistics may get a boost as igus®, research institutes and the University of Bonn have developed a language model for low-cost automation solutions in order picking. A hackathon hosted by igus® called “Artificial Intelligence meets Robotics” has developed advanced but cost-effective automation solutions for logistics, involving 17 people divided into three interdisciplinary teams. The […]
Easy to install and with quick payback, the autonomous mobile robot enables a cost-effective entry into an automated logistics operation Automating intralogistics processes does not have to be expensive or complicated with the new igus® ReBeL Move. The mobile robot moves autonomously through the factory or warehouse transporting products and can also be combined with […]
Japanese manufacturer Giken implements automated underground parking system with igus® energy chains Bicycles instead of cars: For the transport revolution to work, cities need more bicycle storage facilities without affecting the cityscape. Japanese manufacturer Giken has created a solution called Eco Cycle for this purpose, which parks bicycles underground completely automatically. To ensure the reliability […]
“ReBeLs on Wheels” make driverless transport systems affordable through modern plastic technology. Mobile robotics systems are being used in more and more industries, in e-commerce warehouses as well as modern restaurants. Conventional models on the market start at around 25,000 euros, while solutions with an integrated robot arm start at around 70,000 euros. However, widespread […]
A new igus communication module combines i.Sense sensors and the “superwise” service for low-cost, fast and reliable condition monitoring in real time to avoid costly failures. Optimising operational processes and minimising downtime: the iComm Box from igus can help. Inside the new communication module, igus i.Sense condition monitoring sensors are smoothly integrated into “superwise” – […]
Would your company like to save multiple hours and cash for every machine you build? MACH 2024 presents Module Connect, a unique and elegant engineering design to help machine users save assembly time. Plus: not one but three low-cost robots will be demonstrated, part of the popular RBTX.com marketplace helping companies automate low-scale but precise […]
But that’s not all: igus constantly develops its smart plastics services to respond to challenges such as the shortage of skilled workers. For example, thanks to an igus digital service called “superwise“, it is easier now ever to monitor all one’s applications via a central dashboard with less expenditure on personnel. This connection, by the […]