The drylin® delta robot on tour
Out and about with our delta robot
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 (small version: 360mm diameter reach) on the premises of each requesting customer.
We first split the UK region to identify key areas for us to take our robot. We began by inviting current and prospective customers to get involved with the tour in their areas and added further customers to the planned tour upon receiving extra requests.
We examined the ways in which our LCA team can reduce costs, increase production, and deliver bespoke solutions to myriad different applications across a wide variety of industries – including but not limited to: automotive, food and beverage, packaging, OEM, research and education and medical. We aimed, and continue to aim, to be as flexible as possible in order to solve as many not-yet-automated application requirements.
The achievements stand not only in concept but also as proof: our message for igus® Low Cost Automation has stretched far and wide, and this is what we aimed to accomplish. With a delta robot tour visiting over 45 customers and covering more than 5000 miles, across 28 counties and 3 countries, we managed to communicate our direction in automation and the new cornerstone which can help every company automate when they need to: low cost, high value and modular products.
At the close of play
Towards the end of the year, we investigated the issues faced and solutions tested during the 2019 business plan – and likewise explored the upcoming projections for 2020. With several presentations, exhibitions and conferences throughout the year, we were able to update and reflect on the ongoing endeavour. By presenting our tour, we in turn demonstrated the 3 steps we employ to ensure companies adopt and embrace robotics and automation, whether by small or large means: contact, listen, develop.
We saw throughout the tour how robotics and automation can improve the lives of employers and employees. Notwithstanding, the igus® message lay in the belief that automation exists for not only the large and established machine builders but also for start-up companies and small and medium engineering firms.
Our vision
To close, we can reflect on King Midas and his fascinating ability to turn everything he touched into gold. To represent this marvel, we employ the following acronym to describe our aims to achieve superb automation and robotics projects for all the companies we touch:
Meet businesses, Inform about igus® Low Cost Automation, Develop ideas, Achieve solutions, Support future projects.
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Alternatively, contact our Product Manager Adam Sanjurgo: asanjurgo@igus.co.uk for any Low Cost Automation enquiries.
