What happens when the maximum lifespan of a plastic energy or drag chain is reached? Usually, it is simply disposed of with other plastic waste and incinerated. With the “igus green chainge recycling program,” the motion plastics specialist igus is now taking a completely new approach: users can…

Simple, precise, and fast operation: these are the requirements for Cartesian robots. They are used for automation tasks such as pick-and-place applications, sorting systems, or even in medical technology. Especially for large workspaces, igus has now developed a new line and space portal. With the…

For a safe energy supply in cleanrooms, igus has developed its modular and openable energy management family e-skin. The energy chains supply plants with data, media, and energy without contaminating the air with unwanted particles. This was also proven by the Fraunhofer Institute IPA. All four type…

Constructing the right shaft for an application is not easy without CAD software and in-depth technical know-how. Therefore, igus has now developed a new free and openly accessible online tool: the drylin shaft configurator. Here, users have the opportunity to select the appropriate shaft in their d…

Media Compatibility, Lubricant-Free and Corrosion Resistance: these requirements must be met by machine elements in the food industry today. To quickly identify small parts in the event of a system failure, igus has now developed two new visually and magnetically detectable materials for its sliding…

Guide cables safely and abrasion-resistant in cleanrooms: igus has the e-skin in its program for such applications. Specifically for compact installation spaces, the energy chain for cleanroom applications has now been equipped with a softer material. This allows the new e-skin soft to safely and pa…

No abrasion, no particles – even permanently. The path to the cleanroom certification seal IPA is not an easy one, as products must pass a variety of tests before receiving the official certificate from the Fraunhofer Institute. This is also true for the chainflex cables from igus. Over an extende…

Mold does not only pose a significant nuisance for building and vehicle technology as well as the aerospace industry, but above all, it represents a serious health hazard. To prevent this, it is particularly important to use the right ventilation technology and also to rely on mold-resistant compone…

Energy, data, and media are guided at high speeds in tight spaces, which is a major challenge for many users, for example in intralogistics. With the micro flizz, igus offers a compact energy supply system for travel distances of up to 100 meters. It consists of an energy chain, flexible chainflex c…

In the food and packaging industry, users are increasingly turning to clean and hygienic plastic solutions. For film and label deflection rollers, igus has now developed complete solutions consisting of various pipe materials and polymer ball bearings with flanges. These lightweight systems are now…