Press Releases
Two for one: Condition monitoring for chain lengths of over 35 meters is now possible with just one sensor 31 August 2022 – igus®, a world leader in motion plastics and moving cable management systems, has introduced the i.Sense EC.B – a smart condition monitoring system for breakage detection on e-chain® cable carriers over 35 […]
High-performance plastic iglide i10 is resistant to acids, bases, alcohols, greases, and oils 29 August 2022 – igus®, the leader in motion plastics, is expanding the scope of its 3D-print service. The company will now offer chemical-resistant, self-lubricating, tribo-polymer components that can be manufactured using selective laser sintering (SLS). This evolutionary step is made possible […]
New iglide A181 spherical ball material improves wear resistance of the igubal FC joint system threefold 25 August 2022 – To make food processing facilities and machinery even safer, igus®, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics, is launching a new standard in the form of the high-performance plastic iglide® A181 as a spherical ball material […]
Anyone can be a production manager of their own Mars Rover factory, playfully immersing themselves in the world of igus motion plastics 23 August 2022 – The global leader in motion plastics igus® introduced igumania, an online game that allows players to experience igus products creatively. Players of the game assume the role of production […]
EPLAN update for readycable cables that are compatible with Allen Bradley, Beckhoff, B&R, Heidenhain, and Fanuc 18 AUGUST 2022 – igus®, a world leader in motion plastics and moving cable management systems, announced the company is publishing 2,046 new macros for the EPLAN planning software. To make the digital creation of circuit diagrams even more […]
P4HD.56.R: suitable for long travels, high speeds, heavy cable loads, and Industry 4.0 17 AUGUST 2022 – igus®, the world leader in motion plastics and moving cable management systems, has introduced the rol e-chain® P4HD.56.R – a new heavy-duty energy chain cable carrier designed for long travels, high speeds, heavy cable loads, and Industry 4.0. […]
Intelligent monitoring as a solution for unplanned downtime to be focus of talk 15 AUGUST 2022 – Michael Patterson, igus® smart plastics industry manager, will be a guest speaker at the International Manufacturing Technology Show in September. Patterson will be sharing his insights on intelligent monitoring at the conference on Monday, September 12. Avoid Unplanned […]
igus reduces delivery time and makes online ordering of custom toothed belt pulleys particularly easy with its latest 3D-print offering 28 JULY 2022 – Motion plastics leader igus® announced it is expanding its 3D-print and online ordering offering to include custom format toothed belt pulleys. Toothed belt pulleys are a common component in many machines […]
ECOlogical: first range of igus plain bearings made from re-granulated tribo-plastics 10 AUGUST 2022 – Social transformation, responsibility for the environment, and changes in how we use plastics are getting a lot of attention in the industry. For customers interested in more sustainable designs for their moving applications, igus® now offers an exciting alternative: four […]
igumid P190 can be used for multi-material printing as well as highly stable structural components 1 August 2022 – Motion plastics specialist igus has developed igumid® P190, a new filament for 3D printing that is highly rigid and durable thanks to its reinforced carbon fiber. The material is suitable for structural components and connecting elements […]