How important is the EV infrastructure in the UK?
Change is not always easy but usually necessary. When it comes to electric vehicles and how and where we charge them, ensuring that the UK is fully prepared for EV infrastructure is vital.
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Avoid machine downtime – incorporate smart plastics in your production line
The cosmetics industry heavily relies on their production line in order to meet business expectations and perform successfully. Therefore, just like production line’s in any industry, unplanned downtime due to equipment failure cannot be a possibility. With industry 4.0 at igus®, you won’t have to worry about unanticipated pauses in production that can lead to huge expenses for your organisation.
Want to go racing? Greaves 3D and igus® bring racing to students
Collaborating with customers and working on a project for students at a University is so rewarding. igus® and Greaves 3D Engineering came together at an event this week at the University of Northampton to celebrate the racing simulator designed and built by Greaves 3D, incorporating igus® products for the students at Northampton University!
How important is smart plastics technology in automotive production?
No one likes a failure. In our own lives or in industry. Both can be catastrophic. Heart failure can shut the body down, a technical failure can shut a production line down. Obviously different levels of catastrophe; however, in automotive production, a failure can shut production lines costing tens of thousands of pounds every hour they are down.
How are igus® products part of the “virtuous circle”?
Another sustainable product from igus®! The new fully recycled energy chain, the cradle-chain has been launched and offers a 28% CO2 saving whilst maintaining the same great benefits of the standard e-chains®
Why does hygienic equipment need special products?
Hygienic designs for machines are becoming increasingly important within companies nowadays, and ensuring they are resistant to aggressive washdowns is essential. Contamination is detrimental in certain industries, it can cost companies thousands in downtime and service costs. With this in mind, lots of companies are investing in products that are not only hard wearing and suitable for the application but are also resistant to aggressive washdowns.
Are igus® products compatible with ISO cleanroom standards?
ISO cleanroom standard is vital for applications in certain industries. Contamination is just not an option.
April 2022: What new igus products have been released?
Every year, hundreds of new igus products are released to the standard product range available and 2022 is no exception! With over 175 new products across all the product ranges, this blog is to give an overview of a few highlighted products!
