EU Regulation 2024/3190 is forcing manufacturers of machinery for the food industry to rethink. Starting in July 2026, components with product contact may no longer use parts that contain the endocrine disruptor bisphenol A. The ban applies to all machines that are new introductions to the market. For existing product lines, the deadline is January 2028. Many design engineers are already looking for alternatives. At Hannover Messe 2026, igus will be presenting the bisphenol-free plain bearing material iglidur A351, which design engineers can switch to without any technical losses or additional adjustments.
In many conveyor systems, worn coatings cause unnecessary failures – whether in the food and beverage industry or in material handling. For this purpose, igus offers powder coatings made of high-performance polymers called iglidur coating, which make surfaces significantly more wear-resistant and durable. To make it easier for users to retrofit existing systems, the company now also offers coated plates and wire mesh that can be flexibly cut to size and installed. The range is complemented by IC-05PF, the first PTFE‑free coating, which is intended in particular for applications with high hygiene requirements. The new coating solutions ensure greater process reliability and longer running times in conveyor technology.
When industrial products work but are difficult to assemble or operate, this often results in unnecessary downtime, operating errors and additional costs. igus therefore focuses on application-orientated design when developing new products. Three products have now won the prestigious iF Design Award 2026 for this approach: the international jury was impressed by a slewing ring bearing with an integrated 360° angle stop, split flange mounted bearings that speed up bearing replacement in locations that are hard to reach as well as the AI-supported igusGO app, which shows immediately which igus products can be used for designing lubrication-free applications, improving technology and saving costs.
igus, the world’s leading supplier of motion plastics and innovative technical solutions announces the opening of its own branch in Australia. This is an important step toward strengthening its role in this important and large market. This milestone was achieved in collaboration with long-standing local distribution partner Treotham Automation and is a crucial step toward providing Australian companies with faster access to igus products, advanced automation solutions, and consistently customer-focused support.
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.