The year is drawing to a close and that’s another reason for us to speed things up: additional to our 180 new products in 2021, some other innovative ones have been added. From more than 210 high-end chainflex® cables with UL to contactless monitoring of cables with smart plastics: on the web or during a personal tour, you can get an overview of our freshly redesigned virtual-real trade show stand.
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Predictive maintenance products Can Help You Save Time & Money.
It is all about organisation. With the igus® smart plastics, you have the predictability to ensure you no longer encounter expensive breakdowns and can arrange downtime when it suits rather than when its essential.
Issue 12/2020
With smart plastics technology from igus®, it is now very easy to remotely monitor parts that are relevant for the life of a machine, such as energy supply systems, cables, hoses or bearings.
Intelligent components from igus®. Making maintenance predictable.
Smart Plastics by igus® takes the surprises that arise when there is a fault. This technology sends signals to inform of wear or errors before it gets critical.
The igus® digital annual press conference
At the igus® Digital Annual Press Conference 2022, there were a range of exciting innovations from the world of motion plastics. True to the igus® motto “improve what moves”, this year we presented 175 innovations across all business areas on topics such as sustainability, digitalisation, 3D printing and low cost automation.
Issue 04/2022
An “unsung hero” of the igus® range is the tribo-coating process. This is where iglidur® bearing material is powder coated onto a metal part, which means you can turn any part you like into a self-lubricating low friction bearing surface!
Is plastic better than steel? Save time and money with igus®
Industries lose billions of pounds every year but could some of this be prevented? One thing people are starting to do is to move from steel to plastic. But are plastics a viable alternative to steel?
3 reasons why industrial manufacturing robots are important
industrial manufacturing robots are more important than ever before. The need to work collaboratively with humans means a greater output, has a greater safety aspect and enables a wider range of production steps to be undertaken. But why are these industrial manufacturing robots so important?
Issue 04/2021
Easter is behind us, Spring is in the air, light evenings, restrictions are thankfully being slowly lifted, and time continues to fly by! They say that wisdom comes with age, I am not sure about that, but certainly time does give experience. Often we hear it said, if only I knew then what I know now!
How important is health and safety in the workplace?
Health and safety in the work place is paramount and can not be ignored. igus® has developed a range of products which helps keep employees safe and avoiding injuries.