Humanoid robots are on the verge of revolutionising the industry. While previous systems are very expensive, motion plastics specialist igus is now offering its first humanoid robot, Iggy Rob, as a low-cost solution. For €47,999, it supports companies in industrial production, service or with transport tasks. To gain experience with the new helper, igus is calling on companies to “test before they invest”.
Just in time for Hannover Messe, igus is announcing a breakthrough: the material developers in Cologne have succeeded in producing the established polymer plain bearings from the iglidur G, iglidur X and iglidur H series, which are used in machines, systems and vehicles worldwide, without PTFE. This is good news for a lot of companies that are already looking for future-proof alternatives due to the prospect of stricter PFAS regulations or even a ban.
Two years ago, igus presented the E6.29, the first certified energy chain for dry cleanrooms. In order to offer customers long-term security, the motion plastics specialist commissioned the Fraunhofer IPA to carry out a test to investigate the ageing behaviour of its e-chains in the dry cleanroom – with positive results. Together with the IPA, the company has now developed new certificates that confirm the suitability of the energy chains E6, e-skin flat, e-skin soft and easy chain E14 for dry cleanrooms in long-term tests.
Following the successful development of the world’s first energy chain made from recycled plastic, motion plastics specialist igus is taking the next step: the company is converting the entire catalogue range of its standard energy chain series E2.1 to the new recycled material igumid CG LW.
The energy chain specialist igus is presenting its new energy chain called “glide-chain” at the Hannover Messe. It has been developed specifically for gliding applications and is ideal for travels of up to 30m, as is the case with indoor cranes, for example. Its slim design ensures cost savings of 30 to 40%.