Hidden cable damage detected by smart plastics sensor at an early stage

The CF.Q sensor from the igus smart plastics division indicates changes in the electrical properties; and allows detection of impending cable failure in advance. The electrician then decides what prio

Chain breakage is easily detected and solved using smart energy chains

The EC.B break detection sensor from igus® smart plastics division reduces the amount of work of maintenance technicians tasked with looking after crane installations and gantries. This applies from c

How to install an igus® twisterchain on a six-axis robot

Step-by-step walk through of the installation of an igus twisterchain for the 1st axis on a six-axis robot

igus® smart plastics for Industry 4.0 – e-chain® monitoring systems

Product Manager, Scott Parker, introduces igus® inc Smart Plastic initiatives towards industry 4.0. Including wear, break, push pull force, and conductor care, igus® is moving customers towards predi

New! delta robot from igus® at IMTS 2018

The igus® delta robot provides a thrifty and simple automation solution for pick-and-place tasks. These maintenance-free, lightweight robots start at $6,200 and are available in easy-to-assemble kits

triflex® – RSE linear retraction system

The igus triflex® - RSE linear retraction system is the newest technology available in the marketplace. It will reduce cable lengths and improve productivity. For more information visit: https://www.

drylin® linear robot gantry system for pick and place: o-ring application

Learn more about low-cost igus gantry robots here: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/info/gantry-robots Check out this gantry pick and place robot developed by commonplace robotics GmbH. This system employs the fo

igus® robolink® Assembly Part 1 – worm gear

delta pick and place robot in action

The advantages of the drylin® delta robots include cost-effective alternative to usual delta kinematics. Ready-made system based on the drylin® modular kit. No additional lubricant necessary and the

How to install an igus® triflex® RSE cable management system on a six-axis robot

Step by step installation of an igus triflex RSE retraction cable management system. This video walks through everything from what tools you will need to how to fine tune the system for use. Learn mo

Low Cost Robotics Innovation Competition

Tell us how you would innovate with low cost robotic automation and you could win a robotic arm of your own. Learn how at low-cost-robotics.com

Webinar: Lightweight, Low Cost Robotics for Manufacturing

The field of manufacturing is ever-more reliant on lightweight, low cost robotic systems to keep up with rapidly changing industry and plant demands. In this brief webinar, discover the history of robotics in manufacturing, classify modern robotic options, and learn about current and future applications and developments in the field. 

drylin® ZLW for linear robotic applications

In this video the drylin ZLW linear robot system is explained in more detail by motion plastics specialist, igus. This modular drive system enables engineers to design and configure their own ready-to

igus® robolink® Assembly Part 3 – Cabling

This video walks through assembling the cabling on an igus® robolink robotic arm. This includes a step-by-step, screw-by-screw mounting of the cable carrier (igus® e-chain) and cable routing. Click he