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With its Mobile Shore Power Outlet (iMSPO), igus has developed a mobile shore power system for ports that can be moved flexibly depending on the position of the ships at the berth. The system allows ships to shut down their diesel engines in ports, switch to more environmentally friendly shore power and thus significantly reduce their CO2 emissions. For its central role in promoting sustainable and flexible port operations, igus has now been honoured as “Maritime Innovator of the Year”. The award was presented during the conference of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) in Quebec, Canada.
Just in time for Compamed, igus is launching a new resin for 3D printers that is PTFE-free and has been successfully tested for the 96 critical PFAS: iglidur i2000 is ideal for 3D printing of moving and friction-loaded components, such as gears in medical devices. Compared to standard resins, the new material has a wear rate that is up to 122 times better.
Plastic specialist igus receives the prestigious Systems & Components Trophy – Engineers’ Choice Award from the German Agricultural Society (DLG). The ReBeL cobot – a compact, cost-efficient robot arm that sets new standards for automation in agriculture – won the award. In future, the robot will fulfil protection class IP67 so as to function reliably even under challenging environmental conditions.
In addition to energy chains, igus now also offers ball bearings made of abrasion-resistant high-performance plastics for cleanrooms. The new polymer bearings in the xiros series already fulfil the highest requirements of cleanroom production. They have been specifically developed for highly sensitive applications in battery production and the semiconductor industry, for example for use in conveyor rollers. The new ball bearings are characterised by very high resistance to abrasion and chemicals as well as minimised particle emissions.
Pressure in terms of costs and efficiency demands a lot from modern production. With the ReBeLMove Pro, igus is launching a modular autonomous mobile robot (AMR) that is easy to customise according to the modular principle – from small load carrier transport to robot solutions. It can be integrated into company processes without any previous experience. The ReBeLMove Pro is available from just €39,800, which makes it around 25 per cent more cost-effective than most competitor models.
With the new pull-e-cable design study, igus is presenting a particularly low-profile and cost-efficient solution for guiding cables over long travels – without the need for a classic energy chain. The system is ideal for applications with limited installation space and a low budget, for example in camera technology, laboratories, moveable displays or automation.