productMotion plastics specialist, igus, has announced new technologies to enable Industry 4.0 applications – smart plastics. Evolution of its cable, energy chain and linear bearing products embeds intelligence into its motion plastics via the addition of sensing, monitoring and communications.
productWith the introduction of the triflex TRLF.125, igus has extended its TRLF family which now includes a 125mm nominal diameter e-chain, in addition to existing 65, 87.5 and 100mm internal diameter sizes.
productigus now offers a service to 3D print injection mould tools, enabling rapid and cost effective production of custom parts.
productEntries are now open for the 2017 manus award, which celebrates innovative and exciting polymer plain bearing applications from around the world. Motion plastics specialist igus will announce the winners at the 2017 Hannover Fair.
productigus offers its robolink D 5-axis articulated arms as an assembly kit consisting of arm, motor and gearbox, or now as a ready-to-connect articulated arm, enabling machine and system builders to rapidly implement their own low-cost robotic automation systems.
productigus has announced new technologies to enable Industry 4.0 applications – smart plastics. This evolution of its cable, energy chain and linear bearing products embeds intelligence into its motion plastics via the addition of sensing, monitoring and communications. Customers can increase plant availability, maximise uptime and reduce costs through condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.
productigus now offers fully assembled dress-packs for rapid replacement of energy chain systems on welding robots. A custom designed, drop-in replacement, these complete solutions can be connected quickly and easily to the robot, thereby minimising production downtime.
productigus now offers fully assembled dress-packs for rapid replacement of energy chain systems on welding robots. A custom designed, drop-in replacement, these complete solutions can be connected quickly and easily to the robot, thereby minimising production downtime.
productOver the years igus has built up a huge database of life calculations and other engineering information about the performance of its bearings, cables and energy chains in various applications.
productFurther enhancing its customer service, motion plastics specialist igus has introduced LiveChat. The online service (igus.co.uk), is available Monday to Friday during regular business hours and enables customers to talk directly with igus technical advisors.
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