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Robots have long been indispensable in the industry. However, small and medium-sized companies in particular are often faced with the question: how can a task be automated cost-effectively with little effort? Since 2019, the RBTX marketplace powered by igus, which brings together robotics providers and users, has been offering simple and inexpensive solutions. RBTX is now also cooperating with Universal Robots, one of the world market leaders for industrial and collaborative lightweight robots.

The PMA cobot solution has been pre-engineered as a complete kit, including XTPC multilayer conduit, BCCH conduit holder and BCSR strain relief ring. The highly flexible PMA cobot kit with Velcro strap (included) and Ty-Rap cable ties (optional) for fixation incorporates features that ensure to comply with the most widely used collaborative robots on the market.

Automated weld seam tracking in robot welding cells is a complex task in a harsh industrial environment. The micrometer-accurate detection of the guide point with different types of joint by 2D/3D profile sensors is one of the most effective solutions for this challenge. In combination with wenglor’s uniVision software, the new weCat3D MLZL 2D/3D tracker sensor not only combines the necessary precision and profile quality, but also offers convenient installation, integration, robustness and user-friendliness.

The manus award is entering the next round: whether garbage truck, packaging machine or aircraft seat - igus is once again looking for the most innovative applications for lubrication-free and maintenance-free igus polymer plain bearings.

Extended igus solar pillow block bearing series for square profiles, impresses in laboratory tests with a service life of over 72 years

Treotham Sydney is a "supermarket for automation products.

Another exciting new development as part of the new Macquarie Park warehouse is a dedicated assembly line known as igus "readychain®."

The linear carriage T20 of the drylin W series makes switching from ball guides to sliding linear guides even easier.

igus presents design study for automatic and compact cable retraction system

The new PFLITSCH blueglobe CLEAN Plus cable gland made of food-grade plastic has been awarded a REINER! 2021 prize.