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Maintenance-free 3D-printed grippers make packaging machines effective

igu-blog-adm | 21. March 2019

More flexibility through 3D printing

When an eagle grasps prey, it adapts its grip to the respective size in a lightning fast move. The packaging industry can only dream

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What is talcum powder?
Why use talcum for cables?

igu-blog-adm | 8. March 2021

…in cables?

Talc not only absorbs moisture, but also serves as a separating agent and lubricant. In the cable industry, for example, it separates the jacket and the cores…

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Lean Management

What is Lean Management and how do you work lean?

Beke Nieszytka | 6. August 2019

…the goal of harmonising processes and producing a holistic production system without waste (lean production).

Origin of Lean Management. Lean management has its origins in the automotive industry. In…

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How do I make linear guides suitable for use with food?

Michael Hornung | 30. June 2019

…cleaning process, is to be ensured.

In addition to the safety regulations, however, there is still the fact that it is a production industry. This means that production should…

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Building compact and lightweight machines

Andrej Schmidt | 4. May 2020

…and space-saving polymer components

More and more vending machine manufacturers are turning to solutions from igus for this purpose. Developed for the industry, igus products can also be found…

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