Virtualized Control Technology in Practice
Software determines functionality—in TVs, cars, and smartphones, as well as in industry and the industrial control systems used there.
Automation with low-cost articulated arm robot
It would be uneconomical to use a heavy and expensive cast-iron articulated arm robot for a pallet labeler. The labeling specialist MFG therefore opted for a low-cost robot from Igus, thus saving money and integration costs.
read more...Cobot for small installation spaces
At this year's Hannover Messe, igus will be presenting digital products and solutions that help companies improve their applications and save costs.
read more...Start-ups honored for 3D printing innovations
From the on-demand production of AM powders and degradable implants to robot-based post-processing: the international Formnext Start-up Challenge has recognized young companies from the world of additive manufacturing for their developments.
read more...Igus partner Mura's project is making progress
Recovering crude oil from plastic: This is the goal that the British company Mura Technology is pursuing with the HydroPRS process. Igus has been supporting the project as an investor since 2020. The first HydroPRS plant for the chemical recycling of plastic waste is scheduled to go into operation at the beginning of 2023.
read more...Knoll Maschinenbau optimizes internal transport tasks
Manufacturing companies are constantly confronted with market changes and increasing customer requirements. Digitalization in the wake of Industry 4.0, corona-related material shortages, shorter delivery times and customer audits are just some of the challenges they have to face.
read more...Intelligence for production
Digital networking and Industry 4.0 can now also be easily introduced for small and medium-sized companies. In view of the current shortage of skilled workers, one key lies in the simple programming of production processes.
read more...Welding with the laser cutting system
One of Loka Metallverarbeitung's core competencies is welding processes. An unexpectedly intensively used solution at Loka comes from the start-up WSoptics: the use of a laser cutting system as an automatic welding machine.
read more...Trend towards sustainability
At Stabilus, Jürgen Roland is responsible for business with industry. In an interview with INDUSTRIAL Production editor-in-chief Daniel Schilling, he reveals the most important technological trends in linear technology and shock absorbers, which industries are strong again and how Stabilus has positioned itself for the future.
read more...Robot cells put on the track
Production at Italian automotive supplier PMC is fully automated. More than 100 robots from Kuka, mainly from the KR-Quantec family, ensure smooth and reliable parts production in modular cells.
read more...Cobot lowers barriers to entry in service robotics
With the new ReBeL, Igus presents a plastic cobot that weighs just ten kilograms.
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