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.
Around the world, the number of dry cleanrooms is increasing. The main focus is on automating the systems to ensure fast and cost-effective production. In addition to its certified energy chains suitable for dry cleanrooms, igus has now also had its halogen-free chainflex TPE cables successfully certified by the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (IPA) in accordance with dry cleanroom Classes 4 and 5. This provides customers in highly automated battery production with energy management solutions with a reliable guaranteed service life of up to four years.
Testing linear systems with stepper motors in just a few minutes before installation: the new drylin control unit from igus makes this possible. The compact drylin DLE-CU-9 eliminates the need for tedious cabling with separate control and IT systems, speeding up the commissioning of series machines and the development of prototypes. It is also a fully-fledged solution for simple automation tasks.