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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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VOTW- e-chains® at work in various automotive applications

Published on: 20/04/2023

With the automotive industry being such a high cost per hour, it is vital that all machinery runs as smoothly as possible and with minimal maintenance. In this weeks, “video of the week”, you can see a variety of applications within the automotive industry that use igus® energy chains. From the robotic triflex® series to […]

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VOTW- unbox the new Rebel robot with us!

Published on: 23/03/2023

The igus® ReBel robot arm could not be easier to use, designed specifically for it to be suitable for anyone to programme, the user friendly igus robot control makes it, easy to operate and have the robot running in minutes. In this week’s “video of the week”, we show you how quick and easy it […]

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Leading cobot supplier Universal Robots joins RBTX marketplace as new partner

Published on: 10/01/2023

The RBTX robot marketplace, powered by, igus expands its offering with new partner UR cobots and continues to drive forward low-cost automation ideas. Robotics are becoming more important, but small and medium-sized companies are often faced with the question: How can a task be automated cost-effectively with little effort, in training or investment? Since 2019, […]

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VOTW- The different options for Robot cable management 

Published on: 15/09/2022

In this week’s video of the week, igus® colleague Constantin runs through a few cable management options for Robots. In the test laboratory in Germany, we have various Robots set up with different igus® systems to see how they cope. This video highlights, a TRX retraction system integrated into triflex® energy chains, swivel arms, module […]

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Low-cost automation in XXL: Large DIY palletiser robot from igus at a low price

Published on: 29/06/2022

The drylin XXL gantry robot is up to 60% cheaper than comparable robot solutions and is particularly easy to put into service, with free online configuration help. Motion plastics specialist igus is expanding its low-cost automation range with a new drylin XXL room gantry robot. The robot has a working envelope of 2000 x 2000 […]

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Autonomous cleaning robot runs even cleaner with drylin linear bearings

Published on: 17/05/2022

Lubrication-free drylin linear guides ensure smooth operation of the K900 cleaning robot from KEMARO AG The K900 industrial robot cleans floors wherever it needs to, autonomously and without programming, even in places where it is potentially dangerous or even impossible for people to clean. Lubrication-free linear guides, shafts, plain and fixed flange bearings from igus all […]

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VOTW- triflex® R cable retraction systems for multi-axis robots

Published on: 28/04/2022

Every robot is slightly different as is every application, so it is important that we have retraction systems that suit these differences. The triflex® R retraction systems are designed to cope with the complex dynamic movements of industrial robots and are compatible with many robot manufacturers. In this week’s video of the week, you can […]

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Fast and flexible: the new drylin SCARA robot is perfect for low-cost pick-and-place automation

Published on: 11/03/2022

Pick and place and simple assembly operations in medical labs and electronics production lines can now be engineered at low cost, with the latest robot from igus, the drylin SCARA. One common barrier to automating a manufacturing process, certainly in the UK, has been cost. Motion plastic and cable technology pioneers igus devised the Low […]

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Configure low-cost gantry robots from igus online in just one minute

Published on: 02/02/2022

The drylin Gantry Configurator lowers the barriers to start your automation journey. The new Gantry Configurator from igus lets you configure and program a gantry robot online in five minutes, receive instant results, carry out functional tests in an augmented reality view and download CAD data with technical drawings. And being connected to the RBTX […]

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