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To protect medical personnel, private individuals and companies around the world are currently producing face shields, among other things, using 3D printing. Igus produces the corresponding headbands by injection molding and donates the first 100,000 pieces.
read more...Packaging technology from Auer
Auer Packaging specializes in the production of reusable plastic transport and storage containers. The company attaches great importance to using energy from renewable sources for production and administration, manufacturing high-quality, durable, recyclable reusable packaging and investing in energy-efficient systems.
read more...The new Bayopal transport pallet from Schoeller Allibert is suitable for use in harsh environments and is also easy to repair. This is made possible by its patented bayonet connection with predetermined breaking points between the upper deck and runners.
read more...Online service life calculator
Igus now offers a 36-month guarantee on its energy chains. The guaranteed service life can be calculated using an online service life calculator for e-chains. With one click, the customer receives a certificate by email.
read more...With the Cabcube 3.0, Cabka-IPS is presenting the third generation of its foldable large load carrier at Logimat. It is made from recycled household packaging waste. The Cabcube is designed for supplier industries in all sectors and is suitable for the distribution and storage of large-volume and lightweight parts.
read more...Igus offers the lubricant-free and dirt-resistant tribo-polymer iglidur J3 especially for swivel and rotation applications. In order to also meet the design requirements of users, the plastic is now available in the black version igildur J3B.
read more...Pöppelmann receives the "Blue Angel" award for all Kapsto products made from a post-consumer recyclate (PCR) used at Kapsto.
read more...One way to reduce vehicle weight is through the use of fiber-reinforced plastics. As part of the ProVorPlus research project, a method was developed for the systematic development of an automated thermoforming process for fiber composite structures using active material guidance.
read more...Igus invests in chemical recycling
With Catalytic Hydrothermal Reactor technology, plastic waste can be recycled and converted into crude oil within 20 minutes. Igus is investing 4.7 million euros in a company that wants to put the first commercial Cat HTR plant into operation.
read more...Polymer plain bearing technology
Two brothers want to drive across Alaska in an amphibious vehicle they built themselves. To enable "Urmel" to drive over hill and dale, ice and snow, lightweight and wear-resistant bearings were needed. The young inventors rely on lubricant-free Iglidur Tribo polymers.
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