igus is co-sponsoring a WaterFire Providence lighting celebrating Educational Excellence in Rhode Island with the Rhode Island Department of Education on Saturday, September 24, at Waterplace Park, starting with a torch lighting ceremony at 6:40 pm. During the event, the company will be showcasing its young engineers support (yes) program and its recently announced igus:bike.…

Recovering crude oil from plastic: British company Mura Technology (Mura) is pursuing this goal with the HydroPRS process to advance the circular economy of plastics – a concern also shared by motion plastics specialist igus. Since 2020, igus has been supporting Mura’s project as an investor. The first HydroPRS plant for the chemical recycling of…

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 for the igubal Food Contact (FC) joint system. The spherical cap is three times more wear-resistant than the previous version […]

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 by a new printing material for laser sintering printers – iglide® i10. The new material is resistant…

igus 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. Over the past 25 years, container ships have grown larger and larger as shipping companies continue to seek economies of scale and fuel efficiency. Currently, the world’s largest […]

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 effective, igus is publishing 2,046 new macros for the EPLAN planning software. The addition now also allows pre-assembled readycable cables…

Information capsule U.S. investment: The U.S. Congress passed the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 in August 2022. The bill includes $52.7 billion for the research, development, and domestic manufacturing of semiconductors and $39 billion to incentivize manufacturers. $2 billion will be used to create existing/legacy chips for automotive and defense. Why: The investment will…

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 Downtime With Intelligent Monitoring Monday, September 12 • 11:00 AM – 11:55 AM (CST) McCormick Place, West […]

igus 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 and are widely used in linear drives of printers, robots, and packaging machines. However, if an individual variant is required, developing a custom component can take days or even […]

Motion plastics expert igus has recently introduced a service life calculator tool for their WJRM line of hybrid rolling bearings. This lesser-known product line combines drylin® linear bearing technology with ball bearings to reduce friction, making them ideal for manual adjustments. The WJRM bearings are applicable across multiple industries — wherever linear motion is needed. […]

igus introduced i.Sense TR.B, the world’s first breakage monitoring system for multi-axis cable carriers. Robots have long been an indispensable part of many areas of industrial production, and their range of tasks continues to grow in the wake of digitization. Whether welding, painting, soldering, or palletizing, industrial robots work dynamically. A flexible multi-axis dress pack […]

Constant relubrication of metallic bearing points in the food industry costs time and money and increases the risk of contamination. Maintenance-free igubal spherical bearings from igus are an economical and safe alternative. Now igus, the motion plastics specialist, is introducing a new model for higher loads. It is equipped with a stainless-steel housing, a self-lubricating […]

igus has developed two new UL-MTW/TC-ER-certified control cable series that have been UL tested and certified for use in North American markets. From the energy chain directly to the cable tray: in Europe the standard certifications and practices for install are very different for companies in the USA and companies that supply to the USA. […]

igus has introduced its iglide i3000 – a 3D printing resin specifically for DLP 3D printing of wearing parts. The iglide i3000 material enables the additive manufacturing of small, precise components with a service life that is 30 to 60 times longer than with conventional 3D printing resins. In addition, igus is expanding its 3D […]

The combination of design and material creates a quiet, durable tribo ball bearing for high speeds As a result of continuous research and development, igus is now introducing an innovative two-component (2K) ball bearing. The xiros bearing, which requires no lubrication or maintenance, combines a wide range of properties. It is not only wear-resistant but […]

igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics and moving cable management systems, announced the world’s first cable carrier system made entirely from recycled material. Cradle-to-cradle: this is the principle of the circular economy, which is based on nature. The aim is to return consumer goods to the biological or technical cycle in order to conserve…

igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics and moving cable management systems, announced the world’s first cable carrier system made entirely from recycled material. Cradle-to-cradle: this is the principle of the circular economy, which is based on nature. The aim is to return consumer goods to the biological or technical cycle in order to conserve […]

igus’ dryspin lead-screw assemblies are now available as a single-source solution for the automotive industry. In today’s vehicles, advanced linear motion components play a critical role in providing convenience and safety to drivers. Lead-screw assemblies are used extensively wherever automotive parts need to be opened, closed, lifted, or lowered. Typical uses include seats, doors, sunroofs, […]

Eco-friendly technology from a sailmaker in Spain is poised to revolutionize the shipping industry with systems including maintenance-free plain and radial deep-groove ball bearings from igus. Based in Barcelona, Bound 4 Blue, S.L. (bound4blue) has designed wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS), which reduce fuel consumption by up to 40% for more sustainable and economically efficient shipping. […]

igus, manufacturer of motion plastics and moving cable management systems, has introduced the E4.1R rol e-chain. The new rolling energy chain system dramatically reduces noise and vibration. Integrated roller links have been added to the standard modular system of the E4.1 energy chain series. This makes it especially easy for users to change over from…

The motion plastics specialist igus has introduced an exciting new approach for linear carriages — a clip mechanism that enables easy installation and removal from the linear guide in just a few seconds. Whether it’s building technology, mechanical engineering, industrial handling systems, measuring and testing systems, or camera technology, linear systems are integral to everyday […]

igus, a global manufacturer of engineered components to increase the service life of customers’ machines, has expanded its igubal insert bearing line to include inner diameters sizes of 1.0, 1.5, and 2-in. Until now, the low-cost igubal spherical insert bearings were limited to metric sizes only. Engineered with high-performance polymers, the igubal bearings from igus […]

igus, a global manufacturer of engineered components to increase the service life of customers’ machines, has expanded its PRT slewing ring bearing series with an incredibly compact slewing ring for even more space savings. Installing drives and allowing movements in even the smallest of installation spaces is a challenge companies face in many areas. Requirements […]

igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics, announced it has expanded its in-house toolmaking department to include new geometries and new materials to its FastLine service. With the igus FastLine service, customers can receive self-lubricating polymer components in special dimensions within 10-12 business days. Customers can select from various types of designs and materials and…

igus has introduced a maintenance-free toothed belt axis specifically designed to improve sanitation in food manufacturing systems. The new drylin ZLW toothed belt axis is based on hygienic design principles and uses FDA-compliant materials. Cleaning complex machines and systems in food production leads to longer and therefore expensive downtime. For instance, industrial bakeries are faced […]