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2 days ago
Predictable Lifespan with chainflex® Cables

chainflex® continuous-flex cables aren’t your standard cables. They’re guaranteed to last up to 4 years, even in demanding conditions. Need to see for yourself? Visit us at AUTOMATE 2026 and get a first-hand look at how chainflex® can transform your application with unmatched reliability and longevity. Learn more about chainflex® cables: https://www.igus.com/cables Contact a chainflex® expert: https://www.igus.com/null?contact=d7773ca6-6859-4e4e-a39b-2ef77a57762f Register for a free pass to AUTOMATE 2026: https://www.igus.com/company/automate-tradeshow

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3 days ago
Replacing pneumatics with electric linear motion systems

Replacing pneumatics with electric linear motion? See how energy savings, precision, and duty cycle decide where the switch pays off—and where it doesn't.

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7 days ago
Designing with polymer bearings & motion plastics

Polymer bearings can outlast metal—or fail in months—based on the system around them. Learn more in this white paper.

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9 days ago
Order Your chainflex® Case Today!

The chainflex® CASE is the best way to keep cables in your warehouse clutter-free and easy to manage. It also comes with a QR code for easy reordering of your exact cable so you can spend more time focused on what matters. Learn more about the chainflex® CASE: https://www.igus.com/cables/cfcase Contact a chainflex® expert: https://www.igus.com/service/contact?contact=d7773ca6-6859-4e4e-a39b-2ef77a57762f

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11 days ago
5 challenges of linear motion on boats — and how to solve them

Why do linear motion systems fail at sea? Learn about the 5 challenges facing these systems and how to overcome them with dry-running componentry.

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14 days ago
Hygienic, grease-free drylin® systems for food and medical applications

Eliminate contamination risk in regulated machinery. Learn how drylin® FDA-compliant linear guides deliver hygienic, grease-free, washdown-ready performance.

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14 days ago
igubal® insert bearings brochure

Browse igubal® insert bearing product offerings and discover how they can transform your application in this brochure!

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25 days ago
e chain® Configurator Update 2026

In this video, e-chain® Product Specialist Eric Due provides an in-depth look at the online e-chain® configurator, and explains the entire configuration process step-by-step, complete with accessing CAD files, requesting a quote, or acquiring technical drawings and parts lists. Try the e-chain® online configurator: https://www.igus.com/iproSvc/appredirect.aspx?app=koplaeke Learn more about e-chain® cable carriers: https://www.igus.com/cable-carriers Contact an e-chain® product expert: https://www.igus.com/service/contact?contact=5e3dd1b1-d196-46e1-baed-2b4f8c7f5d2c

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28 days ago
The main 5 iglide® polymer bearing materials

The "main 5" iglide® materials are used in nearly 90% of all bearing applications igus® specs. Learn more about the materials in this blog.

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30 days ago
iglide® Bearing Main 5 Materials Data Sheet

Browse this catalog data sheet to reference the Main 5 Most Popular iglide® Plain Bearings

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31 days ago
Marine motion without hydraulics

Explore how corrosion-resistant lead screw actuators are replacing hydraulic systems in marine applications — delivering precision, durability, and near-zero maintenance.

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about 1 month ago
A day in the life – From Inquiry to Automation

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about 1 month ago
How modular, grease-free components are turning humanoid robotics into a scalable industry

Inside the $13B humanoid robotics market: the technologies, applications, and modular components turning a once-futuristic vision into industrial reality.

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about 1 month ago
chainflex Cable Amperage and Load Capacity

Read this brochure to view and compare the chainflex flexible cable amperage and load-carrying capacity of cores

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about 1 month ago
iglide® A350 Phase Out Update

The FDA-compliant iglide® A350 material is being phased out due to legislation going into effect January 2nd, 2028. In this video, iglide Product Manager Hope Mammone goes over how this will impact customers currently using A350 and the new material alternative — iglide A351 — that will offer a direct replacement option for existing A350 components. Learn more about FDA-compliant components from igus®: https://www.igus.com/industry/food-and-packaging/fda-and-eu-compliant-products Contact an iglide® bearings expert: https://www.igus.com/service/contact?contact=41ab9057-4d2f-4816-b220-7ec1fac5521d

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about 1 month ago
6 ways to save on cable cost – Episode 1 – Control Cables

Access our cable price check here: https://www.igus.com/info/cable-price-check Learn more about chainflex® cables here: https://www.igus.com/info/chainflex-information Saving up to 25% on your control cables is easy with chainflex®. Watch now for more information.

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about 1 month ago
6 ways to save on cable cost – Episode 2 – Motor Cables

Access our cable price check here: https://www.igus.com/info/cable-price-check Learn more about chainflex® cables here: https://www.igus.com/info/chainflex-information Watch now for more information.

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about 1 month ago
6 ways to save on cable cost – Episode 3 – Data Cables

Access our cable price check here: https://www.igus.com/cables/cable-price-check Learn more about chainflex® cables here: https://www.igus.com/cables Watch now for more information.

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about 1 month ago
6 ways to save on cable cost – Episode 4 – Servo Motor Feedback Cables

Access our cable price check here: https://www.igus.com/info/cable-price-check Learn more about chainflex® cables here: https://www.igus.com/info/chainflex-information Watch now for more information.

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about 1 month ago
6 ways to save on cable cost – Episode 5 – Servo Power Cables

Access our cable price check here: https://www.igus.com/cables/cable-price-check Learn more about chainflex® cables here: https://www.igus.com/cables Watch now for more information.

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about 1 month ago
6 ways to save on cable cost – Episode 6 – Ethernet Cables

Access our cable price check here: https://www.igus.com/cables/cable-price-check Learn more about chainflex® cables here: https://www.igus.com/cables Watch now for more information.

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