Low Cost Automation

Motion plastics at igus®

Our essence is motion, so if your machine has moving parts igus® can promise a number of things. The product we offer will be: self-lubricating, maintenance-free, cost-effective, predictable, resistant to dirt, dust, chemicals and heat (to name a few), and will improve the lifetime of your machine too.

The drylin® delta robot on tour

At the start of 2019, igus® embarked on a new journey with the newly-released drylin® delta robot in order to reach as many customers across as many industries as possible. Each tour involved a demonstration of the delta robot on the premises of each requesting customer.

600x600 delta in lca suite

How can robots help humans?

Their precision, strength, and ongoing energy levels make robots ideal employees for the practical and theoretical tasks that humans find difficult or boring to do.

What are gantries?

There are endless modular combinations of axes for igus gantries: with our toothed belt drives, rack and pinion and/or leadscrew drives. The flexibility of choice results in a truly bespoke solutions for each application.

How are gantries tested?

The primary tests include: long linear stroke; linear technology underwater; coefficient of friction and wear. The standard igus® tests ensure the smooth incorporation of data into our free online tools which igus® employees and igus® customers can use to find the appropriate solution for an application.

How do we test the articulated robot ?

The robolink® undergoes most of its testing in the igus® headquarters in Cologne, Germany. The robolink® test lab is used for continuous testing and improvement of not only the individual gears and joints of the robolink® but also of the assembled products.

how can robots help humans

How is the robolink® robot arm made?

The robolink® DC works over 4 or 5 rotating axes and is made from symmetrical rotating joints which are available in high end or standard options.