Why is 3d printing important?

The 3D print service at igus® offers a zero waste guarantee. Every section of your bespoke-made part is either fused together or laser sintered to ensure no material is wasted, and no excess is needed to achieve the end result.

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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 is consignment stock and who needs it?

To solve stocking and delivery issues, we began to supply our readychains and readycables under consignment agreements because this ensures both the consignee and the consignor benefit from fast turnaround times. Strong customer service can be maintained which in turn keeps customers happy and informed.

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.

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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.