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With the new chainflex cable CF33.UL, igus has developed the world's first motor cable for energy chains and cable trays with UL approval and a four-year functional guarantee in the energy chain.

Expensive machine and vehicle breakdowns due to undetected faults in heavy-duty fixed flange bearings: these will soon be a thing of the past thanks to a new generation of two- and four-hole fixed flange bearings. Their special feature is that the bearings, which are made of lubrication-free high-performance plastic, are equipped with miniature wireless sensors, enabling condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.

Robots have become an integral part of industry and are increasingly finding their way into small and medium-sized companies in the form of cobots, such as the ReBeL.

igus offers new record guarantee of four years on cables

For even more planning security: guarantee period for the entire chainflex range extended from 36 months to four years

If cables break, machines and systems come to a standstill. However, companies weren't able to be sure how long a cable would last. Not until igus solved the problem:

New triflex TRX energy supply system revolutionises 3D motion of robots

Telescopic triflex TRX energy chain from igus saves space on the robot and ensures a retraction length of up to 40 per cent

Record-low costs and sustainability: our new slewing ring bearing

igus is adding a ready-to-install low-cost variant made from regranulated high-performance plastics to its iglidur PRT series

It is affordable, compact, lightweight and ready to install with a mouse click: igus has added a minimalist low-cost variant to the portfolio of its iglidur PRT series of slewing ring bearings. The PRT-05-15-PC not only reduces costs, but also protects the environment. The new slewing ring bearing consists of 97% regranulated high-performance plastics.

Great strength, little weight: new low-cost igus energy chain for unsupported applications

The E4Q.64L's bionic design means that it costs up to 20% less than its big brother, the E4Q

New addition to the igus energy chain portfolio: the E4Q, a globally proven e-chain for applications with large unsupported lengths and high fill weight, now has a new variant: the "L". Users for whom the E4Q is too large can now save costs of up to 20% with the E4Q.64L. They will still benefit from the advantages of its big brother, such as quick, tool-free opening.

Artificial intelligence and automation: SMEs must not miss the boat

Low Cost Automation from igus promises obstacle-free entry into the robot era.

Accountants, journalists and even computer scientists are all amazed at how rapidly automation is developing, including with artificial intelligence. Industry representatives are, too. They are drawing new ideas for smart factories. Many traditional SMEs, however, are in danger of falling behind. Low Cost Automation can provide immediate assistance and help them avoid missing the boat.

Machine Heat Recovery System from igus heats industrial factories using waste coolant water – a concept free for all to us

Engineers from igus are now using a simple technology for heat recovery. It heats industrial factories with the waste coolant water from machines, saving on gas costs and CO₂ emissions. igus is making the technology available online, with all the details available  to other industrial companies. If all injection moulders worldwide were to use the technology, over 14 million tons of CO₂ and over seven billion cubic metres of gas could be saved.

Heavy loads are no problem for the new igutex TX3 fibre wound material

igus launches a new lubrication-free material, the endurance runner which is ideal for heavy-duty applications.

In applications with loads of more than 80Mpa, plain bearings made of thermoplastic materials can be pushing their limits.