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New online tool from igus enables quick configuration and service life calculation for energy chain
igus offers comprehensive online configurators and expert systems on the internet to ensure that energy chain system design and calculation is not a time-consuming process.

August 22, 2017

igus produces injection-moulded special parts from printed mould
With custom-made 3D-printed injection moulding tools, igus offers users a new possibility to produce lubrication-free and maintenance-free parts and small batches.

August 21, 2017

Industrial robots from igus can be openly configurated from ₹ 4.5 Lakhs
igus expands its low-cost robot modular system and displayed applications from its own production at the Hannover Messe 2017

July 17, 2017

New plastic angle adapters from igus allows quick and easy angling of cable connector after fitting
The motion plastics specialist igus has developed the ibow for a quick and easy angling of plug connectors. The angle adapter can be installed either during assembly or retrospectively on existing cables.

July 14, 2017

igus medium voltage cable for energy supply systems on crane installations available from stock
Chainflex 6/10kV motor cable with PUR outer jacket for energy supply systems up to 1,000 metres in length

June 15, 2017

Igus smart plastics Monitor the operating state of all e-chains with just one module
Predictive maintenance is part of Industry 4.0 and the factory of tomorrow. For this future, igus has developed a family of products under the heading of 'isense', where different sensors and monitoring modules make the plastic solutions intelligent.

June 13, 2017

Igus Launches First 3D print material for food technology
Lubrication-free and maintenance-free iglidur I150 Tribo-Filament certified according to EU regulation 10/2011

May 19, 2017

Lightweight and cost-effective profiles from igus are here to save your money
GRP guidances expand the drylin W modular system for linear technology

May 18, 2017

igus e-chain system safely guides control devices: Quickly assembled, space-saving
Guidefast control allows the reliable guidance of control cables for the manual control of indoor cranes

April 17, 2017

igus launches new Xiros guide roller which is light, durable and food-safe
Ball bearing system solution with FDA-compliant components saves over 60 percent weight compared to stainless steel solutions

April 14, 2017

igus introduces smart plastics: Intelligent linear guide increases safety against failure
drylin linear guide enables predictive maintenance – pilot tester programme started

March 21, 2017

Everything from a single source: Industrially harnessed energy chain systems from igus
With readychain Basic, Standard, Standard Plus and Premium, customers save on harnessing, storage and assembly costs

March 20, 2017

igus Introduces Servo Cables with the World's Smallest Bend Radius
Safe movement in energy chains with a bending factor of 6.8xd, even in temperatures of -35°C

March 9, 2017

Igus Presents Custom Made Lubrication-Free Linear axes from the 3D printer
Linear components made of Tribo-SLS material allow special shapes to be produced in just 48 hours

February 28, 2017

igus Offers Low cost automation with 5-axis Articulated Arms
At Motek, the motion plastics specialist will present a predefined, assembled robolink D system in two new versions

January 27, 2017

igus offers maintenance-free and extremely light ball bearings specifically designed
xiros thin ring bearings enable smooth feel in control systems.

January 25, 2017

igus presents Zigzag modules from the modular e-chain® system
Only ten working days from the configuration through to delivery of individual energy chain systems for vertical applications.

December 21, 2016

igus 2017 manus: International award for plain bearing applications goes into the 8th round
The application phase for the competition for exciting polymer plain bearing solutions will be made official at the Motek in Stuttgart.

December 19, 2016

igus provides fast custom parts with SLS for 3D printing services
Selective Laser Sintering enables the low-cost manufacture of special parts and small batches of components for moving applications.

November 15, 2016

igus uses Cost-effective 3D-printed injection moulding tools in production
igus now specialized in producing special parts, quickly at low cost and in large numbers.

November 14, 2016

New tribo-tape from igus: Optimise wear and reduce contamination
The antibacterial iglidur W160 Tribo-Tape makes lubrication-free sliding very easy in medical and laboratory equipment

October 21, 2016

Energy chains from igus give the "rowing tricycle" safe riding enjoyment
The RowTrike is a new vehicle with which you can move around like a rower – but on land not water.

October 21, 2016

igus presents New Tribo-Filament: Chemical-resistant components from the 3D printer
Produce abrasion-resistant components for harsh environments with iglidur C210

September 20, 2016

Linear axes variable width and length from igus based on the modular principle
Configure toothed belt axes made of aluminium or stainless steel in desired size

September 19, 2016

Logistics 4.0: Failsafe and fast routing of data and energy with igus
Achieve reliable data rates of 10 GBits/s with the maintenance-free micro flizz energy supply system

August 16, 2016

New machine building standard for energy chains: Quieter, longer lasting, easier assembly
The E2.1 from igus is 50 percent quieter, offers cable-friendly interior separation and is even easier to open

July 18, 2016

Modular corrugated tube from igus gains the top cleanroom classification
The e-skin for motion in confined spaces gets the IPA Class 1 certification

July 15, 2016

2016 Gold vector award won by Heavy-duty Oil Rig Robot at Hannover Messe
At the Hannover Messe Robotic Drilling Systems were honoured with an award for the most novel energy chain application

June 14, 2016

igus sets the course for the future: Speeding things up with digital innovation
Cologne plastics specialist for moving applications increases sales by 18 percent

June 13, 2016

E4.1L from igus - Low weight, easy assembly and cable-friendly design
The universal solution is now available in new sizes from stock.

May 24, 2016

igus introduces Industry 4.0 for trouble-free motion with smart plastics
Intelligent e-chain, cable and linear bearing products increase plant availability

May 23, 2016

Detectable plastics from igus for maximum safety in foods
Magnetic, lubricant-free motion plastics aid in preventing foreign substances from entering foodstuffs

April 21, 2016

Cable reel for energy chains proves its worth on the stage
The igus e-spool achieves success in noise emission tests

April 18, 2016

Local manus India: awards for exciting bearing applications
Three out of 73 submissions awarded at Auto Expo 2016

March 3, 2016

igus: The world leader in cables for energy chains after 25 years
In India, the motion plastics specialist generates 250 million INR in revenue from cables and invests in innovation, reliability and worldwide supply

March 2, 2016

Consistently high holding force guaranteed: Demountable angled joints from igus
New variable option enables individual lengths from a quantity of 1

February 12, 2016

New lubrication free linear guide from igus for greater sliding precision
Heavy-duty version of the drylin T linear guide from igus, now with adjustable clearance

February 11, 2016

The new R2.40 plastic energy tube from igus which is Compact and chip-repellent design
At the Motek and at the EMO, igus is presenting the energy tube series R2 with 40 millimetre inner height, which offers the right solution for compact installation spaces such as in machine tools.

January 27, 2016

Novel energy supply systems sought: fifth vector award started
Entries to the international competition can now be submitted up to February 2016

January 25, 2016

Small effort, big result! Igus launches Roll energy chain systems up to 100 metres easily by hand
At the 2015 EMO, igus presents its new readychain rolling rack for quick installation of long e-chains

January 6, 2016

Twice the service life, same price: igus presents new plastic ball bearings
Lubrication-free all-rounder xiros S180 series from igus for versatile applications in technologies ranging from textile to food processing

January 5, 2016

Igus tribo filaments minimum 50 times better wear resistance than conventional 3D print filaments
Where do tribological filaments stand in comparison with standard 3D print materials? And do printed parts made of high-performance plastics actually have a lower abrasion resistance than injection-molded components?

November 24, 2015

Igus launches new energy supply system helps safe retraction without loops
Retraction system for e-chains on industrial robots enables guiding of supply hoses for rivets and screws

November 23, 2015

Igus Introduces Lead Screw Nuts in Five Different High-Performance Plastics Available from Stock
Whether heavy duty, temperature resistant up to 150 degrees or very cost-effective - there is the right material for any application in the machine tool industry in the expanded full range of drylin threaded nuts from igus.

November 2, 2015

Igus launches 130% stronger offshore energy chains with new separators
igus, has developed new e-chain separators that are extremely abrasion-resistant and are especially suitable for stiff cables and the high fill weights that are typical in the offshore industry.

October 30, 2015

igus introduces 40 percent lighter cables for e-chains
New lighter cable helps to reduce weight and driving force with igus single core motor cables made of copper-coated aluminium

September 25, 2015

New igus plastic guide trough which keeps energy chains safely and easily on track
The guidelite plus enables users to make savings on purchase and installation

September 23, 2015

igus launches new cable reel options without slip ring
From the light and compact e-spool mini up to the motorised e-spool power for extension lengths from 2 to 25 metres

September 1, 2015

Igus launches new iglidur X: A plain bearing material withstands temperatures from -100 to + 250°C
For use in extreme heat, cold or acid: Now available in even more sizes

August 28, 2015

3,200 assembled cables: configurable online and supplied from stock by igus
The Cologne cable specialist is expanding its range of drive cables for energy chains

July 27, 2015

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