igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics and moving cable management systems, announced the world’s first cable carrier system made entirely from recycled material. Cradle-to-cradle: this is the principle of the circular economy, which is based on nature. The aim is to return consumer goods to the biological or technical cycle in order to conserve […]
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Smart cables: contactless monitoring available for igus cables in e-chains
igus, one of the worldwide leaders in predictive maintenance, has introduced the latest generation of monitoring sensors that check the electrical condition of chainflex cables in e-chain systems without contact or intervention in the existing harnessing. The company’s i.Sense CF.D monitoring sensors allow real-time monitoring without extra cores and, in combination with the new i.Cee: […]
Particle-free energy chain for clean rooms
A new particle-free energy chain for cleanrooms has been developed by igus that allows for safe cable guidance in compact installation spaces, providing a cost-effective alternative to ribbon cables. The e-skin flat energy chain from igus is a modular design and in the Fraunhofer cleanroom test, demonstrated cleanroom performance in accordance with ISO Class 1 […]
Plane assembly takes swift flight with help from igus cable guides
A Spanish manufacturer is using industrial robots equipped with cable guides from igus for quick and efficient riveting of aircraft fuselages on one of the world’s most widely-used planes. LOXIN (ARITEX GROUP) relies on cable guides made of high-performance plastic manufactured by igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics. The guides are used on the […]
New website from igus connects users with right cables
A new website published by igus for SPS IPC Drives provides information on current trends in drive technology and gives a comprehensive overview of the diverse cable section. The new website, at igus.com/info/flex-cable, provides a gateway to the world of igus cables. Customers have a wide range of choices, from cables sold by the meter to […]
igus develops honeycomb structure to take strain off energy supply systems
It’s not unusual for engineers to turn to nature to help create new designs. This was the case when teams from igus turned needed to create a time and space saving device for product designers. igus developed a honeycomb structure to provide unique strain relief for energy supply systems. Cables and hoses can be pressed […]
