Whether storage and retrieval units, lifts or cranes: the trend towards saving space in material handling is forcing manufacturers of automation technology to rethink. One critical aspect is vertical cable guidance at heights of up to 50 metres. Design engineers often struggle with the problem that busbar systems are too inflexible and metal guide troughs for energy chains are too bulky, heavy and time-consuming to install. igus will present the solution to this dilemma igus at the specialist trade show LogiMAT 2026: the even more compact and lightweight energy supply system guidelok slimline GLSL.P.S.2, which works with fibreglass-reinforced plastics.
In many industrial plants, unwanted or unintentional tampering with plug connections can lead to downtime or increased service costs. The connection points of energy chains are particularly affected. To protect these points even better in future, igus is presenting a new RFID solution for the modular plug-in system Module Connect.