Iain Mackenzie’s progression story

I am Iain Mackenzie and this is my igus® progression story.
Before igus® I spent almost 4 years working in retail while searching for the perfect job for me. My igus journey first began when I joined the drylin® team in the Factory….

What is a heat-resistant cable?

ut have you ever considered how cables cope in extreme heat and have you ever even considered “what is a heat-resistant cable?”.  It is important that at igus® we have cables that can cover all application types, and this includes high temperatures.

How often do bearings in bikes need replacing?

The bicycle industry is growing rapidly and designers and manufacturers are trying to establish ways to make bikes lighter, quieter and more efficient. By replacing traditional metallic bearings with plastic is a start….

How to reduce single use plastic? Make a bike!

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!

What 3D printing material is food safe?

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.

Can construction machinery manufacturers rely on plastic bearings?

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.

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?