Topic: Igus

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Robot Cable Management Made Easy

June 1, 2022 · We've seen industrial robots and cobots with a range of ineffective cable management solutions—zip ties, electrical tape, etc. In this white paper, read about how to effectively organize cables and hoses for multi-axis robots.

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igus Turns to Unity to Update Interface and Back End of Its Online Robot Configurator

May 18, 2022 · Game on! Using video game engine Unity, igus recently updated its linear robot configurator to be easier and more intuitive to use.

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The Different Types of Industrial Robots

April 13, 2022 · This blog post provides a brief overview of the five different types of industrial robots: Cartesian, gantry, delta, articulated and SCARA.

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Chainflex Cables Used in Industrial Robots

April 13, 2022 · The rapid development of the industrial robots has resulted in high demands for the robots and their robotic components, such as robot cables.

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Cleanroom Hygiene

March 31, 2022 · Abrasion-free, hygienic, flexible, high availability - these are the typical requirements of energy supply systems for semiconductor manufacture. igus® has developed a new application for this concept that has been well-received in microchip manufacture (especially in East Asia), and is suitable for hygienic food production.

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The Less is More Approach to Robotic Cable Management

March 31, 2022 · Ideally, a robotic cable carrier system should allow sufficient clearance inside the cable carrier for electrical cables, pneumatic hoses and tubing for other media. This compensates for relative forces between cables and hoses. Cable carrier suppliers typically provide this data.

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igus Marks Record Year With 180,000 Active Customers, Increases Delivery Capacity

March 24, 2022 · igus, which develops and produces motion plastics for industrial uses including robots, marked 32% revenue growth last year. It plans to invest in expanding and sustainability.

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igus Expands North American Leadership Team, Names Five New Vice Presidents

February 11, 2022 · igus says its new executives, who have industry experience, will focus on customer service, sustainable development of high-performance polymers, and continued growth in North America.

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