Side-mounted energy chain from igus ensures reliable energy supply in high-speed lightweight linear robots.
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Fast entry into low-cost automation using a digital twin in intuitive robot control
igus has developed control software for its low-cost automation solutions that allows users to easily program their robots.
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Carry on camping!
The Camping Butler cleans mobile toilet cartridges fully automatically and contact-free from the inside and outside. igus goes behind the scenes to see how the automated cleaning system works. The linear robot is built using drylin ZLW belt drive units with stainless steel components for easy cleaning. Each of the axes are driven by stepper motors fitted with encoders.
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Predictive maintenance with flexible data integration for high IT security
Being able to predict and plan maintenance is the goal pursued by igus with its smart plastics solutions. Intelligent sensors, for example, measure the wear of energy chains, chainflex cables, slewing rings and linear guides.
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igus opens digital innovations trade show 2020
In its virtual trade show, igus is now presenting more than 100 plastic innovations and product range additions from all areas of motion plastics.
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igus can help you pour that perfect pint
At a time when all the pubs are shut, pouring that perfect pint can prove impossible. igus has solved this problem by providing an easy to use tool for programming its robolink DP robotic arm to ensure it is spot-on every time.
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Working together while keeping a social distance
Thoughts from Matthew Aldridge, Managing Director, igus UK, as the Northampton-based company deals with the effects of the COVID-19 crisis.
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Bigger, stronger, faster: new igus drylin linear robots for cost-effective automation
Simple, precise, fast processes: these are the requirements of Cartesian robots. They are used for such things as pick & place applications, sorting systems and medical technology. igus has now developed a line and room linear robot for large workspaces.
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