Robotics

What is a gantry robot ?

With the rise of automation in manufacturing, products have to be adapted to suit the moving times. At igus® we have recently introduced a large palletiser robot gantry which is paving the way for a large low-cost robot. But what is a palletiser robot and why do we need them?

Quality and quantity. Is it worth paying extra for quality?

It is an age old battle between buying cheap and it costing more in the long run or going for the expensive superior option and it costing less long term. In the Robotics industry this is a key battle. However, until you lay all the possible costs out on the table, do you truly ever know the overall long term cost.

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?

delta robot price

What is the delta robot price? Will it cost a fortune?

Delta robots shouldn’t cost the earth and there are delta robots that are priced for the low cost market. Does this mean they are less of a product? Absolutely not and the igus® Delta robot is a prime example of how you can but a delta without spending a fortune.

Which is the best solution for your SCARA robot?

Cable management for any moving application is vital. No more so than for the scara robot. igus® has three main options for this and this blogs highlights the best solutions for your scara robot.

How can you prevent expensive robot breakdowns?

Having products that help reduce downtime and make changing parts easy on the production line is a game changer. The igus® triflex® energy chain is designed specifically for cable management on Robots. Read more to learn why this system works so effectively.