Linear technology
The decisive factors in today’s plastic processing industry are efficiency and productivity. That is why automation processes such as machine feeding, component handling and pick-and-place processes are essential components of modern, economic production. Automation made easy with igus Low Cost Automation.
As part of a machine course at the Cologne Chamber of Trade, aspiring carpenters combine industrial design with Scandinavian charm. The 24 trainees from the Bergisch Gladbach Vocational College were assigned the task of producing a small range of furniture within five days. The trainees designed the furniture independently, and the results were impressive.
The automotive industry increasingly relies on igus components in cars. We have summarised here the advantages they gain from this and why igus is attractive to the major manufacturers.
A wide variety of systems are available on the market for linear drive technology. Many of these are usually equipped with recirculating ball bearing systems to enable linear or translatory movements of the linear carriages or for positioning tasks.
igus® at Compamed Medica 2019