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Container handling is a vital element in global logistics, from European ports along the North Sea to the ports on …
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How ball transfer units move high loads easily
igus ball transfer units designed for use on conveyor tables transport delicate or heavy goods in multiple directions. Made of …
Read More »Self-built high-temperature 3D printer
An example of igus’ low-cost automation concept is the newly-designed and constructed high-temperature 3D printer. It was built using drylin …
Read More »Webinar: Why should gears be 3D printed instead of machined?
In a live webinar on 9th May 2019, Tom Krause, Head of Additive Manufacturing at igus, will explain how to …
Read More »Smart and maintenance-free intralogistics solutions offer long service life
igus e-chains are used in warehouses all over the world, from pallet storage and retrieval units (SRUs) to automated small …
Read More »DNV GL certified cables for use in maritime e-chains
Oil rigs, gas production facilities, wind farms, port facilities or ship cranes: these applications have very special requirements for safe …
Read More »Plastic clamp concept for energy chains
Collaborative robots, or cobots, are mainly used as assistants in simple or interactive activities and, in contrast to large and …
Read More »Enhancing warehouse efficiency
Shuttle systems or ‘shuttle robots’ automatically store and retrieve goods in warehouse racking. Enhancing storage capacity, these highly dynamic systems …
Read More »Enabling intelligent monitoring of moving cables in smart factories
The CF.Q module monitors the health of bus cables in e-chains after the warranty period expires and recommends maintenance or …
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