They withstand saltwater on ships and oil rigs, stubborn dust and dirt in conveyor systems, or work in cleanroom environments certified to ISO Class 1. These are energy chain systems, whose applications today are almost limitless. To find the most innovative and daring worldwide, the motion plastics…

Over 30 online tools make finding, configuring, and ordering energy chains, cables, and bearing technology particularly easy for igus customers. For those who not only work at the PC but are also mobile, there is now the option to additionally access 14 motion plastics apps in the Apple App Store. T…

How do Tribo-Filaments compare to standard 3D printing materials? And do printed parts made from high-performance plastics actually have lower wear resistance than injection-molded components? The motion plastics specialist igus recently investigated these questions in their in-house test laboratory…

From the world's lightest linear guide made of carbon, through lines for Industry 4.0, to a 3D printing service: with a virtual exhibition, the Cologne-based company now offers a special service. A stand approximately 500 square meters in size is "walkable" on the internet and provides visitors with…

The motion plastics specialist igus, expert for plastics in motion, has had a material for extreme conditions in its program with iglidur X for years. Pressure, heat, cold, humidity, or acids – nothing forces iglidur X to its knees. In addition to the existing 312 catalog dimensions, further sizes a…

In mechanical and plant engineering, but also in medical technology or the automotive industry, corrugated hoses are a standard component of energy management. At the Hannover Messe, igus GmbH from Cologne is introducing a completely new idea: e-skin. This easily openable hose has a self-supporting…

In the factory of tomorrow, highly dynamic machines communicate continuously in real-time. Fast and secure energy and data transmission are crucial here. At the Hannover Messe, igus presents its particularly versatile and future-proof cable types for use in the Smart Factory to industry professional…

The Cologne-based igus GmbH has qualified its chainflex CFBUS.052 bus cable according to the CAT7 standard. As the world's first CAT7 cable for use in energy chains, it enables reliable data transmission even under high mechanical demands. At the SPS IPC Drives automation fair, igus will showcase th…

igus has once again added over 100 iglidur articles to the standard range of the sliding bearing catalog in time for Motek. Among them are new dimensions of the particularly temperature-resistant material iglidur X. The diverse catalog program is thus becoming even broader to offer the right sliding…

Bending capillary tubes often posed significant problems for developers in the medical industry. igus has now developed the e-cord micro for this purpose. With the flexible band, which can be assembled modularly, even the smallest tubes can be guided safely and flexibly.

Limited space presents a majo…