It is true, you are reading that correctly. One of the most important questions asked of us over the last few years is “how to reduce single use plastic?”. So, with this in mind, we are releasing a bike made from recycled plastic!
FDA is vital for many industries and having the ability to 3D print parts is crucial but special FDA material needs to be available.
Luckily at igus® we have a number of FDA 3D printed materials available, covering many different criteria’s such as high temperatures, chemical resistant and hard wearing.
This topic is one that will continue to circle and never disappear. The comparison between plastic and metal, how reliable can plastic components be in harsh, heavy- hitting industries and can construction machinery manufacturers trust them. For many designers in industries such as agricultural and construction machinery, the development in the construction machinery market represents a revolution and with this revolution comes a need for change and new solution concepts.
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?
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.
The goal of reducing CO2 emissions has become anchored in many corporate strategies and strategising on how to reduce your carbon footprint has become the forefront for business growth. The necessity for this goal has become more urgent over the last few years with the rapid changes in climate change.
ISO cleanroom standard is vital for applications in certain industries. Contamination is just not an option.
World Environment Day shouldn’t just be one day. It should be every day. Companies, corporate businesses and individuals all need to do more and raise awareness of the damage we are all guilty of causing. At igus®, as a company we are hoping to be carbon neutral by 2025. Find out other sustainable initiatives we are doing.
