Design engineers who want to replace the lead screw nuts of lead screw drives with PFAS-tested alternatives often face a dilemma: there are hardly any versions that are free of the controversial chemical, meaning that expensive adaptations would be necessary. igus is changing this with a new PTFE-free and PFAS-tested universal flange lead screw nut made of iglidur high-performance plastic. It allows a quick 1:1 conversion and promises an above-average service life thanks to a special thread geometry.
Many companies complain about a shortage of skilled labour. igus, however, is taking on responsibility and increasingly training junior staff. A new Training Factory at the company headquarters in Cologne-Porz will support this project, doubling the training capacity for professions such as mechatronics/electronics technicians and tool mechanics. The company intends to be independent from external specialists as early as 2027. In addition to the Training Factory, the company is also increasingly focussing on adult education in cooperation with the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (Industrie- und Handelskammer, IHK).
Three at one fell swoop: due to high demand, igus is launching new pulleys, skate wheels and roller adapters in series production, which were previously only available as customised products. Manufactured from high-performance plastics, the new components are an economical alternative to classic metal counterparts in numerous applications. They are lubrication-free and insensitive to dirt, durable, maintenance-free, vibration-dampening and ensure a quiet operation.
