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8 months ago
How to Get Started with Low-Cost Automation

This white paper is the perfect resource for small and medium companies looking to enter into the world of automation. It offers strategies and insights for approaching implementation, and discusses the importance of the service-based robotics RBTX and its vast network of partners.

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8 months ago
RBTX – Delta Robot Set-Up

Watch as Automation Specialist Cade Webster walks through the entire process of setting up a delta robot — from installation into the frame, connection to robot control software, and finally the addition of end-of-arm tooling to the robot. Learn more about delta robots: https://www.igus.com/automation/robotics-delta-robot Visit the RBTX marketplace: https://rbtx.com/en-US Book a free automation consultation: https://calendly.com/rbtxpert-usa/meeting

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8 months ago
Understanding hypoid gears: design, benefits, and applications

Hypoid gears are a unique yet essential type of gear across industrial applications. Read this blog to learn more about them and the advantages they offer.

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8 months ago
Tribo Coating One Sheet

Discover the potential of iglide® tribo coating from igus with this easy-to-read One Sheet!

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8 months ago
International Women’s day at igus® inc 2025! X Women in Manufacturing

At igus®, we proudly employ and support women across all of our departments — from warehousing, customer service, and sales, to marketing, product management, engineering, and more. To celebrate International Women’s Day this year and highlight the exceptional work of women in the manufacturing industry, we hosted Erin Read of the Rhode Island chapter of Women in Manufacturing. Together with Alexia Alexander, inside technical sales representative at igus, the two discussed the importance of giving women opportunities to succeed and grow, especially in manufacturing, and how igus has fostered a culture that gives women those opportunities. Learn more about igus® and our core values: https://www.igus.com/company Visit the Women in Manufacturing website: https://www.womeninmanufacturing.org/

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8 months ago
iglide® FDM filament: an industrial alternative to standard materials

Read this blog to learn how high-performance FDM filaments from igus can be used in industrial applications, and the advantages they offer over standard materials.

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8 months ago
xiros® Ball Bearings Size Guide

With the xiros® Ball Bearings Size Guide, easily compare sizes, dimensions and width of our xiros® plastic ball bearings product line.

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8 months ago
Robot Dresspack Solutions Brochure

Read this brochure to learn how triflex® R plastic, flexible cable carriers are ideal solutions for robot dresspacks and for robotic cable management. Download PDF

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8 months ago
Simplify your path to automation with RBTX.com

Automation doesn't need to be expensive or complex. View this infographic to see the different ways the RBTX marketplace helps simplify automation and minimize costs!

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8 months ago
Food Safe Solution with igubal® Food Contact Spherical Bearings

In food production, bearings need to be suitable for direct food contact without any contamination. One of the most common solutions, metallic ball bearings, require grease to maintain ideal performance, creating a risk of food contamination. Food-safe plastic spherical bearings from igus® don’t require any external lubrication or maintenance, while remaining FDA- and EU-compliant for food contact. igubal® bearings are also metal-detectable, corrosion-resistant, and reduce vibrations. Learn more about FDA-compliant components from igus®: https://www.igus.com/industries/fda-compliant Contact an expert in FDA-compliant components: https://www.igus.com/company/contact-us?contact=269dae3a-2657-4ca8-b88d-c3219c7aa71b

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8 months ago
Arnold AG Application Solution with drylin® linear actuators!

In this video, discover how German-based company Arnold AG utilized dry-running, maintenance-free linear actuators from igus® to develop space-saving parking solutions for e-scooters on the Deutsche Bahn rail system. This solution not only offers an easier, more compact way of storing scooters, but it also is easy to install, safe to operate, and generates little noise. Learn more about linear actuators from igus®: https://www.igus.com/linear-actuators Contact a linear actuator expert: https://www.igus.com/company/contact-us?contact=ec64fefe-ecfa-4926-922e-3a8752416567

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8 months ago
Forstreich Application Solution with drylin® linear guides!

As part of a new remotely operated felling wedge design, German company Forstreich reached out to igus® for a linear system to drive the wedge. igus® was able to supply a completely grease-free drylin linear system, offering high media & corrosion resistance, shock absorption and vibration damping, and a 70% weight reduction compared to competing ball bearing systems. This solution from igus® is perfect in the harsh outdoor environments the remote wedge will be used in, offering a long and reliable service life. Learn more about drylin® linear bearings & slides: https://www.igus.com/linear-bearings Contact a linear systems expert: https://www.igus.com/company/contact-us?contact=67f633b1-f71e-444f-a6b3-10991be26257

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8 months ago
2:1 Rule for Linear Bearings & Shafts | The igus® Classroom

In this video, resident drylin® expert and Product Manager Matt Mowry describes the 2:1 rule as it applies to linear bearings and rails. He also discusses two solutions on how to get around the rule. If you are still interested in learning more about the 2:1 concept after watching the video, read the following Tech Talk: https://toolbox.igus.com/tech-talks/linearbearings2to1rule How can we make your linear application better? Ask for Matt Mowry at 1-800-521-2747 or send him an email by clicking here. (use expert form: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-contact).

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8 months ago
What is Industrial Automation? | The igus® Classroom

Join Low-Cost Automation Product Manager Jan Hennecke in the igus® classroom to learn about industrial automation, from the different types of industrial automation to the robots used for such applications. Learn more about the igus® robot control software and download it for yourself here: https://www.igus.com/info/robot-control Learn more about igus®: https://www.igus.com/ Visit the RBTX robotics marketplace: https://rbtx.com/en-US

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8 months ago
7 Basic Rules for a Good Continuous Flex Cable with chainflex® | The igus® Classroom

Join Tim Marran, chainflex® cables Product Manager, in the igus® Classroom to learn about the 7 basic rules for a good continuous-flex cable design. These include a strain-relieving center core element, optimized conductor structure, and an abrasion-resistant outer jacket. Learn more about chainflex® cables here: https://www.igus.com/info/chainflex-information Contact a chainflex® expert for questions about specific products or applications: https://www.igus.com/info/chainflex-contact

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8 months ago
Robot Arms | The igus® Classroom

Watch Product Manager Jan Hennecke explain igus’® history with robotic arms, as well as common applications that use robotic arms, in this video. Automation Sales Engineer Dylan Pollack also demonstrates how the iRC software from igus® can be used to program robotic arms. Request the free iRC software: https://www.igus.com/info/robot-control-software-contact Browse automation products & solutions from igus®: https://www.igus.com/info/automated-manufacturing Contact an automation expert: https://www.igus.com/info/contact-automation-expert

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8 months ago
What is LCA? – Low Cost Automation | The igus® Classroom

In this video, Product Manager Jan Hennecke covers igus’® line of Low Cost Automation products and how they compare to traditional automation & robotics solutions. Browse automation products & solutions from igus®: https://www.igus.com/info/automated-manufacturing Speak with a Low Cost Automation expert: https://www.igus.com/info/contact-automation-expert Visit the RBTX marketplace: https://rbtx.com/en-U

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8 months ago
drylin® Motors | The igus® Classroom

Join Product Manager Matt Mowry in the igus® classroom to learn about the various types of motors igus® offers and their advantages, as well as what conditions each type of motor is ideal for. Learn more about drylin® motors: https://www.igus.com/info/stepper-motors Try out our motor configurators: https://www.igus.tools/home?filter=ELECTRIC_MOTORS Contact a motors expert: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-contact

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8 months ago
Medical Industry Solutions

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8 months ago
RBTX Partners Appreciation – Schunk!

The RBTX marketplace is built around and relies upon its expansive network of partners. These partners include integrators, hardware and software suppliers, and other industry leaders in the automation space. Schunk is one such partner, best known for their robot grippers and other end-of-arm tooling. Visit the RBTX marketplace: https://rbtx.com/en-US Learn more about the RBTX partner network: https://rbtx.com/en-US/partners

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8 months ago
igus® Components Matter in Every Cell!

Robot cells are complete workspaces that are made up of far more than just the robot within. Every component plays a crucial role — which is exactly why the RBTX marketplace is such a powerful resource when designing robot cells and other automation solutions. Visit the RBTX marketplace: https://rbtx.com/en-US Browse robot cells and other robot profiles: https://rbtx.com/en-US/components/profiles-more

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