The French company SCALLOG has developed an autonomous robot called “Boby” that can transport shelves weighing up to 600kg in logistics warehouses. To maximise the robot’s range and minimise maintenance, the engineers rely on lubrication-free iglidur plain bearings from plastics specialist igus, which are wear-resistant and significantly lighter than comparable metal solutions.
The French company SCALLOG has developed an autonomous robot called “Boby” that can transport shelves weighing up to 600kg in logistics warehouses. To maximise the robot’s range and minimise maintenance, the engineers rely on lubrication-free iglidur plain bearings from plastics specialist igus, which are wear-resistant and significantly lighter than comparable metal solutions.
The French company SCALLOG has developed an autonomous robot called “Boby” that can transport shelves weighing up to 600kg in logistics warehouses. To maximise the robot’s range and minimise maintenance, the engineers rely on lubrication-free iglidur plain bearings from plastics specialist igus, which are wear-resistant and significantly lighter than comparable metal solutions.
Seaports are under pressure worldwide: to remain competitive, terminals have to handle larger ships in shorter periods of time. Therefore, more and more operators use modern components such as igus’s robust energy chains that are compatible with Industry 4.0. The motion plastics specialist has now equipped the 2,000th STS crane with e-chains and is making more and more terminals fit for the future.
This record participation in the manus award 2025 from igus impressively demonstrates the innovative power and creativity of engineers around the world. The competition recognises the creative use of plastic bearings in machines, systems and vehicles, with a focus on the economic, ecological and social benefits. With 613 registrations from 38 countries, the competition noted an increase of almost 28% compared to 2023.