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igus UK Ltd

Caswell Road
Brackmills Industrial Estate
Northampton
NN4 7PW

Email : sales@igus.co.uk
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How much freedom will the Rebel robot give you?(07/06/2021)

With the new igus ReBel cobot, it is now even easier to accomplish robot/human collaborative tasks. These robots are suitable for assembly aids, pick & place tasks and can be used within industrial or private applications. See how smooth it moves in this video.
Delta robot on a farm – Ee-i Ee-i Oh(14/05/2021)

This video shows the igus delta robot in action! The Small Robot Company uses the robot in its new machine which is used by farmers to electrocute weeds.
Zap! igus delta robot chosen for non-chemical robot weeding for crops(29/04/2021)

The world’s first non-chemical robotic weeding for cereal crops, made by agri-tech start-up, Small Robot Company, has successfully identified and killed weeds at a field trial in Hampshire.
Robots in the factory of the future: opportunities and challenges for cable manufacturers(13/04/2021)

Industrial robots are pervasive in manufacturing and their applications are increasing all the time. But with constant multi-axis movements, the cables that supply robots are subjected to extreme levels of stress, posing a challenge for manufacturers of cables and other connecting components.
Tidying up cables with triflex on a universal robot(01/04/2021)

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
Hannover Messe 2021: New modular gearbox kit from igus(30/03/2021)

Igus releases a cost-effective, lightweight, plug & play gearbox kit consisting of gearbox, encoder, controller, force control system and motor for collaborative robotics.
Predictive maintenance on long travels: new EC.PR system protects energy chains(24/03/2021)

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.
DIY automation with robotic touchscreen test(11/03/2021)

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.
Chains with brains(04/03/2021)

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!
New modular gearbox kit from igus for innovative cobot ideas(12/02/2021)

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.
Global robotics company uses igus product to keep robots alive(09/02/2021)

An industrial robotics company is continuing to breathe new life into old robots – thanks to a newly designed product from igus.
Complex robotics in aircraft construction(22/01/2021)

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.
New igus product makes a splash in the world of robots(08/01/2021)

The new robolink IP44 from igus: a robot that defies water!
The triflex swivel arm: Perfect for your robot(15/12/2020)

For applications where you need to connect a supply direct to axis 2, igus’ new swivel bracket is ideal. In this video you see the new swivel arm in action.
Robolink in splash water applications(07/12/2020)

igus robolink DP can now be used in splash water applications with a protection class of IP44. In this video you will see how the robolink robot arm not only copes with water, but also an igus colleague!