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The new drylin® NTM-45 integrates rail, motor, and controller into one sleek system. From service robotics and medical devices to automotive interiors, compact automation is in higher demand than ever before. To meet this need, igus has unveiled the drylin® NTM-45, a groundbreaking electric telescopic extension slide that combines rail, motor, and controller into one […]
Over the course of two weeks, the igus:bike UK Tour has made its way across the country, with a message of sustainability, innovation, and collaboration. From the industrial town of Corby to the cultural legacy of Glasgow, the tour has connected with customers, communities, and influencers, all while showcasing the potential of motion plastics in […]
Global talks on plastic pollution have collapsed as countries remain divided on the best course of action. The BBC reported this to be the sixth round of talks in under three years with over 100 nations calling for the reduced production of plastics while oil states push for a stronger focus on recycling efforts. Although […]
A team of engineering students from the University of Cambridge is once again preparing to compete in the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (MEBC), continuing their mission to design and build a cutting-edge, all-electric catamaran racer. Known as Riviera Racing, the team made significant strides in the 2025 season with their newly developed vessel, Aurora. After a challenging […]
After 11 months travelling across the world, the igus:bike tour is less than a month away from itsUK debut. On the 15th of September, a nationwide journey celebrating sustainable engineering, customer collaboration, and the power of motion plastics begins. To celebrate their 60th birthday, motion plastics specialist igus set out in October 2024 to complete […]
igus energy chains are designed to guide and protect flexible cables and hoses, providing maintenance-free operation for machinery across a variety of industries, with a recent appearance on one of the nation’s favourite shows: Clarkson’s Farm. In a recent episode of the popular television series, Clarkson’s Farm, the Nifty 150T trailer mount by Niftylift made a […]
New triflex TRE ESD system ensures maximum protection against electrostatic discharge in sensitive electronics manufacturing environments In a significant advancement for electronics manufacturing safety, motion plastics specialist igus has unveiled the triflex TRE ESD – the world’s first fully ESD-certified, ready-to-install dress pack for industrial robots. Certified by the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (IPA), the system […]
Surviving the Harshest Terrain in the Solar System As the US Artemis missions aim to return to the Moon as soon as 2027 and also plan to venture to Mars, engineers face a deceptively simple challenge: how to build a tyre that will not fail. The Moon’s surface is unforgiving, with jagged rocks and temperatures […]
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 […]
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 […]