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Telescopic rails vs. linear guides: which one does your application need?

Telescopic rail or linear guide? Compare travel, load capacity, accuracy, and duty cycle, plus five questions that settle the choice for your machine.

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1 day ago
Set Up a Robot Palletizer Without Any Coding

Book a live demo: https://rbtx.com/en-US/rbtxpert Visit the RBTX Marketplace: https://rbtx.com/en-US Most palletizing projects stall on the same problem: automation means hiring a robot programmer. The RBTX Palletizer removes that step entirely — you don\'t program it, you configure it. This walkthrough covers the full setup process, from the operator panel to the configuration screens behind it. What you can configure without writing code: Multiple saved recipes for different products and runs Box definitions for any size you\'re handling Single pallet, dual pallet, or bypass conveyor operation Layer-by-layer stack patterns built exactly how you want them Guided pose teaching using jog and teach buttons on the end-of-arm tool Teaching positions stays simple because the system does the math for you. You set a home pose, a pick pose, and one place reference per side — one pallet means one reference, two pallets means two. From there, the system automatically calculates every position in the stack based on how you built your layers. Configuration also sits behind a password wall, so only authorized personnel can change how the system runs, while day-to-day operators keep a clean panel with recipe selection, enable/disable, auto/manual mode, manual gripper trigger, and live status indicators. Timestamps 0:00 Why you don\'t need to program this palletizer 0:17 The operator panel: recipes, modes, and status 0:37 Getting into the configuration menu 1:00 Building boxes, sides, and stack layers 1:24 Teaching poses with the jog and teach buttons 1:47 One place reference per side — the system does the rest 2:15 Settings and controls 2:24 Book a live demo with an RBTX expert #palletizing #palletizer #industrialautomation #automation #robotics #nocode #rbtx

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1 day ago
Palletizer Safety Demo: Light Curtain and Hard Guarding

Book a live demo: https://rbtx.com/en-US/rbtxpert Visit the RBTX Marketplace: https://rbtx.com/en-US Nobody wants to find out the hard way what a palletizing robot does when a person walks into its work envelope. Here\'s exactly what happens. This demonstration walks through the safety system on the RBTX palletizer, available in two configurations: hard guarding paired with a light curtain, or an array of area scanners covering the perimeter of the robot\'s working area. In this video we trigger the light curtain option. What you\'ll see: On startup, the robot returns to home position at a reduced safe speed before entering full-speed operation — no unexpected fast motion on power-up. When the light curtain is broken mid-cycle, the robot pauses immediately and the HMI displays "Safety stopped. Clear the area and press resume." Restarting is deliberately manual. The system will not resume on its own once the beam is clear, and the resume button only illuminates after the area is confirmed clear — so a person still inside the cell can\'t be surprised by a robot that decides it\'s safe to move again. Press resume and the robot picks up exactly where it left off, so a safety stop doesn\'t cost you the cycle. Safety requirements vary by application, layout, and local regulation. Book a free appointment with an RBTX expert to work out the right palletizing configuration — and the right guarding approach — for your facility. 0:00 Two Safety Options: Guarding or Area Scanners 0:21 Startup: Safe-Speed Return to Home 0:35 Triggering the Light Curtain 0:45 "Safety Stopped" — Why It Won\'t Auto-Restart 0:55 Resuming Exactly Where It Left Off 1:10 Full Cycle Demonstration 2:22 Book a Free Palletizing Consultation #palletizer #palletizing #robotsafety #industrialrobots #lightcurtain #machinesafety #automation #rbtx

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1 day ago
One Palletizer, Endless Configurations: See It in Motion

Book a live demo: https://rbtx.com/en-US/rbtxpert Visit the RBTX Marketplace: https://rbtx.com/en-US Manual palletizing burns through labor hours, invites back injuries, and stalls the line every time someone calls out. Automating it usually means a custom integration project — unless the cell is built to be configured. The RBTX Palletizer is assembled from options you pick, not a fixed package: Payload — Choose a 20 kg or 30 kg payload robot depending on your case weight and throughput. End of arm tooling — Small, medium, and large gripper options cover most case and bag formats, with a custom configuration available when your product doesn\'t fit a standard tool. Slip sheets — Add slip sheet handling to the configuration when your stack needs it for stability or product protection. Installation — Stand the cell up yourself using RBTX Learn, or bring our team on site for full integration. Pick the level of support that matches your in-house capability. Safety — Hard guarding or soft guarding, selected to fit your floor space and risk assessment. Watch the full demo run to see the configured cell cycle through a complete palletizing sequence. 0:00 Payload Options: 20 kg or 30 kg 0:13 End of Arm Tooling & Slip Sheets 0:27 Installation & Safety Choices 0:48 Full Palletizing Demo #palletizer #palletizing #robotics #cobot #industrialautomation #rbtx

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1 day ago
Custom CNC machining service for wear parts by igus® at IMTS 2026

Learn more about the igus® custom machining service: https://www.igus.com/custom-parts-services/subtractive-manufacturing/cnc-service Contact an igus® custom parts expert: https://www.igus.com/service/contact?contact=97b0561e-4e70-4e6d-b9a9-cbce8cb027c6 Outfitting your own machine shop can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in equipment alone — and that\'s before you\'ve made a single part. With the custom CNC machining service from igus®, you can skip that investment entirely and get precision wear parts made from the self-lubricating plastics you already trust. It offers: Instant & transparent pricing Automated feasibility and tolerance checks Predictable service life Get started today and see how your designs can benefit from custom motion plastics components — no machine shop required. #cncmachining #customparts #wearparts #manufacturing #precisionmachining #igus

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4 days ago
igus® solutions for straddle carriers

Discover how igus® can optimize operational uptime and decrease maintenance budgets for straddle carriers in this infographic!

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5 days ago
Controlling a gantry robot with one smart controller

Gantry motor control doesn't need to be complicated. View this infographic to see how it can be done with just one motor controller.

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5 days ago
The supporting movements that decide machine tool reliability

Supporting motion in machine tools: the four families of movement around the cutting process, why they fail, and three questions to ask before the build.

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5 days ago
Custom Lead Screw Manufacturing Is Now In-House at igus®

Learn more about igus® in-house lead screw production: https://www.igus.com/lead-screws/acme-screw-production Contact a lead screw expert: https://www.igus.com/service/contact?contact=8a7e5e6e-a580-4f4e-9c29-db8fa17545ec igus® ACME lead screw production is now up and running in East Providence, Rhode Island — expanding our stock offering from 10 dimensions to 22, all made in the USA. In-house machining means custom journals, keyways, and threaded ends are produced under the same roof, for shorter lead times and competitive pricing. #leadscrews #linearmotion #domesticmanufacturing #dryspin #igus

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5 days ago
How lead screws improve pick-and-place accuracy in packaging robots

Lead screws set pick-and-place accuracy in packaging robots. See where they belong in the cell and how dryspin technology performs without grease.

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11 days ago
Motion solutions for machine tools

From energy chains to slewing bearings, see how igus motion solutions handle the wear, contamination, and space constraints inside a machining center.

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18 days ago
Robots You Can Buy Online, Support You Can Call | RBTX

Automation projects stall for the same reasons: too many vendors to vet, quotes that take weeks, and no clear answer on what you actually need. RBTX was built to remove all three.

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21 days ago
Material Handling AGVs X Conveyors by igus®

Automation gets the attention. Motion makes it possible. Learn how igus® motion plastics® can cut weight and eliminate maintenance across your AGV fleet.

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21 days ago
Material Handling Solutions by igus®

Automation gets the attention. Motion makes it possible. Learn how igus® motion plastics® can reduce maintenance and keep your material handling systems moving.

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21 days ago
Motion in Automation with igus®

Learn more about igus solutions for automation: https://www.igus.com/automation Contact an igus® product expert: https://www.igus.com/service/contact?contact=39b47d18-b8bc-45ba-be2f-8c34097aef52 Every automated system starts with the same problem: something has to move — reliably, thousands of times, without stopping the line for maintenance. That’s the part of automation nobody thinks about until it fails. igus® exists to solve it. We’re an […]

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22 days ago
Free iglide® Bearing Samples: Try Before You Buy

The iglide® bearings sample box brings you select samples from the 70+ bearing materials on offer from igus®. Order yours today and get hands-on experience with the self-lubricating, maintenance-free bearings that transform motion applications.

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22 days ago
Join the igus® Trade Show Team

Join the igus® Trade Show Team. View all open positions here! https://www.igus.com/company/company-open-positions

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26 days ago
igus® solutions for conveyor technology

Explore some of the unique ways igus® parts can be used in conveyor technology in this brochure, and get ideas for your own application!

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26 days ago
Reduce downtime in packaging machines with maintenance-free linear motion

Discover how self-lubricating lead screws eliminate grease points in packaging machines, boosting OEE and lowering total cost of ownership.

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27 days ago
Move Heavy Loads Without the Mess with xiros® Ball Transfer Units

Find out more about our ball transfer units here: igus.com/xbtu Contact a xiros® product expert: https://www.igus.com/service/contact?contact=0fdebf00-3830-4d27-a482-cf7a7792812d Tired of heavy loads slowing down at the conveyor line for yet another maintenance stop? igus® xiros® ball transfer units let goods glide smoothly in any direction — even under high loads — with low friction and zero grease. They install in minutes and never need lubrication, so your line stays clean and your maintenance schedule stays short. Whether you're moving packages, pallets, or production parts, xiros® ball transfer units keep everything moving without the mess of traditional metal bearings. #igus #xiros #ballbearings #balltransferunits #conveyorsystems #materialhandling #lowfriction #greasefree #maintenancefree #polymerbearings #motionplastics #cleanoperation #manufacturing

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28 days ago
Nylon Bars or Self-Lubricating Plastic: Which Material Should You Choose for Moving Parts?

Nylon or self-lubricating plastic? Compare wear resistance, friction, and moisture performance to pick the right bar stock for your application.

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