Solving difficult tasks with ease
As an industrial plant supplier, Husch Handhabungstechnik from Höhenkirchen focuses on the project planning, design and production of special machines.
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As an industrial plant supplier, Husch Handhabungstechnik from Höhenkirchen focuses on the project planning, design and production of special machines.

The search for the right linear module is time-consuming. This is why Igus has developed the drive technology configurator.

Alignment always in the direction of pull
The threaded lifting pins from Erwin Halder are available in a new version with a rotating shackle, which always aligns itself in the direction of pull when lifting without the pin rotating.

Digitalization, product innovation, fast delivery times and a sustainable circular economy - future projects that Igus will continue to drive forward this year. The company is expanding its management team for these tasks.
Igus: Additive manufacturing and Industry 4.0

3D-printed wear parts from Igus often offer a comparable service life to original parts. Manufactured using filament printing, intelligent components now also warn of overload and report their need for maintenance.
Deciding on a printing material in additive manufacturing has become much easier. Whereas previously only one plastic could be printed, 2-component 3D printing opens up completely new possibilities.
Especially during the corona pandemic, intensive care physicians need images of the condition of infected patients' lungs quickly. Mobile X-ray machines are one of the most effective medical aids in diagnostics. When Wuhan was hit by the first wave of infections, the Wandong company was able to supply X-ray machines quickly, partly because it had opted for gas traction springs from ACE.

Getting to know automation despite social distancing and hygiene rules? To this end, Igus is now sending out a low-cost automation roadshow and visiting users with Robolink articulated arm, delta and gantry robots.

FDA-compliant knife edge rollers
Igus has developed a high-performance plastic especially for use in food production: Rollers made of Iglidur A250 reliably transport food across the gap between conveyor belts.

Exoskeletons can help stroke patients to rebuild the nerve pathways in their arms and shoulders. With Igus bearings, the systems can be quickly adapted to different body sizes.