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    • Tidying up cables with triflex on a universal robot

      The triflex energy chain compliments the Universal Robots’ movements, enabling a smooth motion without damaging the cables. In this video you will see how easy it is to add the triflex energy chain to the robot. For more information on the triflex range visit https://www.igus.co.uk/info/industries-robots-industry

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    • Hannover Messe 2021: New modular gearbox kit from igus

      Igus releases a cost-effective, lightweight, plug & play gearbox kit consisting of gearbox, encoder, controller, force control system and motor for collaborative robotics.

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    • Predictive maintenance on long travels: new EC.PR system protects energy chains

      Energy chains for protecting moving cable assemblies in cranes can be damaged by foreign objects like loose tools, causing costly system failures. This prompted igus to develop a new push/pull force monitoring system. The EC.PR system records the precise force values of the moving end and adjusts the force limits, preventing potentially catastrophic damage to the crane and expensive repairs.

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    • DIY automation with robotic touchscreen test

      Delta robots are used in a wide range of applications, from pick and place, fitting components at high speed and even testing other products. In this video, you can see the ease of programming using igus software which is free to download and simple to use.

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    • Chains with brains

      Learn how predictive maintenance and condition monitoring can not only save you money but can also save you time. Industry 4.0 products are the future!

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    • New modular gearbox kit from igus for innovative cobot ideas

      The potential for service robotics is enormous: in kitchens and bars, in agriculture and logistics, lightweight robots facilitate the automation of monotonous or non-ergonomic tasks. To make the implementation of such new concepts easy and, above all, cost-effective, igus is presenting a new modular gearbox kit for cobots later this month.

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    • Global robotics company uses igus product to keep robots alive

      An industrial robotics company is continuing to breathe new life into old robots – thanks to a newly designed product from igus.

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    • Complex robotics in aircraft construction

      Industrial robots rotate a thousand times over several axes whilst riveting aircraft fuselage. To endure the movements, manufacturer LOXIN (ARITEX GROUP), relies on cable guides made of high-performance plastic – developed by the motion plastics specialist, igus.

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Company Profile

Based in Northampton in the UK, and with global headquarters in Cologne, Germany, igus® is the largest producer of injection moulded polymer bearings and reinforced plastic cable carriers in the world. Product lines include industry-leading e-chain® cable carriers, chainflex® continuous-flex cables, iglidur® plastic plain bearings, igubal® spherical bearings, drylin® linear bearings and guide systems. The comprehensive range of maintenance-free, wear resistant products have been tested and proven to last through real life and simulated applications and environments, tested within the company's own 1,750 m2 test laboratory. With five decades of experience in plastics and three in cables, igus® provides the right solution based on 100,000 products available from stock. Tech up, cost down.

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