igus motor control systems D3 and D1 dryve for simple or complex control of linear systems In addition to its drylin E linear axes with DC motors, igus has now developed a cost-effective and easy-to-use control system. The D3 dryve controls linear systems completely without software or PC. Furthermore, igus has also further improved its […]
Fast entry into Low Cost Automation using a digital twin in intuitive robot control To programme robots with ease, igus has now developed control software for its Low Cost Automation solutions. igus robot control is available online free of charge and offers the user an easy introduction to automation. Different robot kinematics can be programmed […]
Not since the breakthrough of additive manufacturing processes, such as laser sintering and 3D printing, has a variety of tools been available for creating polymer components and parts. Now there are no limits to the imagination. The only problem is that thanks to 3D printing, dreams of plastic are facing a nasty surprise. Often it […]
Coordinated thermal management is essential for the vehicle to be as efficient as possible. Under the optimal operating temperature, the highest efficiency and therefore the lowest consumption and the minimum emissions are achieved. The coolant plays an important role in this, as well as cooling to protect against corrosion and prevent frost. Coolant pumps, controllers […]
igus develops energy supply solution for rotational and linear motion for DMG MORI After only two years of development time, DMG MORI ushers in a new era of automatic turning machines with multiple spindles. The current MULTISPRINT series represents a technological revolution in automatic turning. The efficient turning machine itself and also the fast, precise […]
Too much dirt in the bearing? Basically, many plain bearings – depending on the type – are much less sensitive to dirtthan rolling bearings. But as it often happens, if it’s too much, it’s too much.At the latest when the entire bearing clearance is filled with dirt, no one is wonderingabout problems. Especially with abrasive […]
Thoughts from Frank Blase, CEO, igus GmbH, as the Cologne, Germany-based company deals with the effects of the COVID-19 crisis. “The situation changes daily for us. My planning horizon is 5 minutes.” Two things are crucial: the health of our people, and keeping the plants open. Motion plastics are used in many areas of critical infrastructure: […]