Design engineers who want to replace the lead screw nuts of lead screw drives with PFAS-tested alternatives often face a dilemma: there are hardly any versions that are free of the controversial chemical, meaning that expensive adaptations would be necessary. igus is changing this with a new PTFE-free and PFAS-tested universal flange lead screw nut made of iglidur high-performance plastic. It allows a quick 1:1 conversion and promises an above-average service life thanks to a special thread geometry.
Cleanrooms for the production of microchips and semiconductors are characterised across the globe by the absence of particles and limited space. To safely guide cables under these conditions, igus has developed the e-skin flat. The new e-skin flat configurator now allows for the fast and automated design of flat cable guide systems in cleanrooms. This reduces the previously manual effort to just a few minutes. Users can configure a complete system, have it filled automatically and then immediately download a technical drawing and parts list. With the e-skin flat, which is suitable for dry cleanrooms, igus has now also received the “Best of Industry Award 2025” in the category battery development and production.
The demand for electric cars and the use of AI are growing, so that more and more lithium-ion batteries and microchips are required. As these technologies have to deliver performance that continues to increase, they are also becoming more sensitive and place high demands on production environments. With the e-skin soft ESD, igus is now launching a new energy chain for cleanrooms that is both abrasion-resistant and dissipative. It is a game changer for design engineers as it allows for significantly more flexibility and saves space in energy supply systems.
Design engineers in medical technology and laboratory automation often face a problem: linear modules for positioning tasks with stroke lengths of over 200mm quickly become bulky, run unevenly due to the small lead screw diameters and do not fulfil the strict hygiene guidelines because of the lubricating grease. igus has therefore launched drylin SLW-0620-Ds08. The compact linear module with lead screw drive allows for smooth stroke lengths of up to 300mm, operates completely without lubrication and is PTFE-free and tested for PFAS.
The facade of the French luxury fashion house DIOR enchants hundreds of thousands of people every year. What they don’t see: for the winter magic, design engineers have to overcome a number of challenges, such as finding electrical adjustment systems for the moving figures that also work in freezing temperatures. Weather-resistant and lubrication-free linear modules from igus ensure trouble-free Christmas magic.