Robotics at IMTS 2024: Show Launches, Market Ripples, Partnerships and More
Explore new robot functionality: precision machining and measurement, Robots-as-a-Service, PLC functionality, laser tracker technology, 360-deg. sensing and much more.
Category: igus in the News
Advanced manufacturing thrives in the city of East Providence – by Roberto DaSilva
The term “advanced manufacturing” is used to describe the use of innovative technologies to create new products and refine existing products. The city of East Providence is proud of the growth of its advanced...
Igus to exhibit new motion plastics components at IMTS 2024
Showcase to include RBTX marketplace, igusGO app Motion plastics component provider igus GmbH recently announced its participation in the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2024. The trade show will be held Sept. 9-14 at McCormick Place in Chicago,...
PBN unveils 2024 Fastest Growing & Innovative Companies
PROVIDENCE – Thirty-four local companies and organizations are among both the highest earners and the most innovative as part of Providence Business News’ 2024 Fastest Growing & Innovative Companies Awards program. The 24 Fastest...
What is the best plain bearing for agricultural machinery?
Everywhere a variety of forces are being applied to plain bearings, which have a wide range of motion profiles and varying requirements for sealing against dirt and moisture. And that is just sowing coulter...
Cable Management Products Enhance Uptime for Six-Axis Robots
Three-dimensional modular dress packs protect robot cables and make quick work of installation, maintenance and replacement. As multi-axis robots add more peripherals and advanced features, it can be easy to overlook the unsung devices...
Entrenched in Robotics: An On-the-Go Conversation with Jan Hennecke
In this impromptu interview, Jan Hennecke, a robotics product manager at igus, defines “value creation” as he works the robotics tradeshow circuit.
igus gives ReBeL cobot a low-cost, human-like hand
For all of the strides made in humanoid locomotion over the past year or so, there are still numerous applications for robotic manipulation to address. igus GmbH offers a finger gripper for its ReBeL...
igus to show affordable automation at Hannover Messe, Robotics Summit
At its annual press conference last week, igus GmbH previewed numerous new products in advance of the Hannover Messe trade show. The Cologne, Germany-based company announced 247 new products, including lubrication-free drives using motion...
When plastics take a green turn
It can’t be easy being a plastics manufacturer these days, with a barrage of news reports about plastic particles being found on remote beaches or the seabed itself. But count on Rumford, R.I.-based igus...