igus Celebrates Prestigious Double Win at 2024 LEAP Awards
igus® Receives 2024 LEAP Awards in Two Categories, Recognized for Innovation and Excellence in Motion Plastics
15 November 2024 – igus, the global leader in motion plastics technology, has been honored with two prestigious awards in the Industrial Automation and Advanced Materials categories. The 2024 LEAP (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) Award is an annual recognition program presented by Design World to celebrate engineering innovation and excellence. igus received awards for its ReBeL EduMove mobile robot and its PRT-02-30-WPC wood-plastic composite slewing ring bearing. This dual recognition underscores igus’s commitment to advancing sustainable, high-performance materials and systems for the engineering and manufacturing industries.
Award-Winning Solutions in Education and Sustainable Engineering
igus secured the Gold award in Industrial Automation for the ReBeL EduMove, a mobile robot designed specifically for educational environments. The ReBeL EduMove offers an innovative and accessible platform for students to learn about robotics, automation, and control systems, combining user-friendly functionality with advanced technology in a versatile and affordable package. This mobile robot exemplifies igus’s commitment to enhancing hands-on learning opportunities in STEM fields and helping prepare the next generation of engineers with practical experience in automation.
The Bronze award in Advanced Materials recognized the groundbreaking PRT-02-30-WPC slewing ring ball bearing made from a sustainable wood-plastic composite (WPC). This innovative bearing introduces a renewable component to motion plastics, delivering durable performance with a reduced environmental footprint. By utilizing this wood-plastic hybrid, igus continues to pioneer solutions that combine high load-bearing capacity, longevity, and ecological responsibility, providing a viable alternative to traditional metal-based components.
Commitment to Engineering Excellence and Sustainable Innovation
The 2024 LEAP Awards program, known for its stringent evaluation criteria, highlights igus’s significant contributions to advancing both performance and sustainability within engineering. The panel of industry experts selected igus’s ReBeL EduMove and PRT-02-30-WPC based on criteria such as innovation, real-world impact, and alignment with sustainable practices. Winning in two distinct categories affirms igus’s role as a leader in materials science and automation solutions, aligning with its long-standing mission to replace traditional materials with advanced polymers that improve reliability, reduce maintenance, and support environmental objectives.
“We are honored to receive this recognition from the 2024 LEAP Awards,” stated Tobias Vogel, igus CEO of Bearings & Linear Technology. “These awards underscore our commitment to pushing the boundaries of motion plastics and bringing sustainable, maintenance-free solutions to our customers. As we continue to advance our research and development efforts, we look forward to pioneering even more innovations in the years to come.”
