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The solution to a shrinking circular economy: a simple, reliable recycling platform

igu-blog-adm | 2. November 2023

The global circular economy is shrinking. It is high time to act. One solution would be to recycle technical plastics, but that has so far been quite cumbersome. We will show you how plastic recycling is finally becoming easy.

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The chainflex® service oasis

igu-blog-adm | 17. October 2023

In today’s increasingly globalised world, service is often a nuisance for everyone. You have a problem with a household appliance, perhaps an oven, and you have specifically chosen a German brand. Luckily, the instructions also include a flyer with service numbers for each country. But when you enter the number into your phone, you always […]

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How did the TRX come about and is it THE robotics innovation?

Marius Glaue | 7. September 2023

One day after the trade show It happened near the beginning of the Hannover Messe, not all that long ago. They say that sometimes the best ideas come from a mix of nonsense and a little alcohol. Something like that must have been in play when the idea for the TRX emerged. Two exhausted, thirsty […]

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Is professional energy chain installation worth it?

dklein | 13. July 2023

Today I would like to introduce a topic that is often overlooked or not taken seriously, but can have a significant impact on the success of your business: professional energy chain installation. Whether you run a small manufacturing operation or manage a medium-sized facility, investing in the right expertise for your energy chain systems can […]

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Latest news

The energy chain in the lane – Part 3

Christian Strauch | 18. March 2020

autoglide 5: Scope of delivery The autoglide 5 is a brand new product from igus. It is unclear to what extent the chain is offered. But at the moment we are working on being able to offer the complete package. That means: The autoglide 5 as such: Energy chain type 2400.07.075.0 with autoglide crossbars on […]

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CF Profinet

Profinet cables – Why?

igu-blog-adm | 18. March 2020

What is so special about Profinet cables compared to “normal” data cables? Are there differences in the Profinet cables? Read it for yourself!

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Energy supply in cleanroom

pwirth | 18. March 2020

How do I ensure an abrasion-resistant energy supply system in a cleanroom? Many manufacturing processes, e.g. the production of printed circuit boards on linear systems for high-precision adjustments, take place in cleanrooms and require mandatory regulations according to ISO 14644 or VDI 2083. However, this alone does not guarantee absolutely clean production, as the materials […]

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3D-Druck-Bauteile im Abriebtest

Plain bearings by 3D printing: abrasion resistance in test

tkrause | 18. March 2020

“igus 3D printing materials increase the abrasion resistance of 3D printed components by up to a factor of 50 compared to regular 3D printing materials.”

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