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over 3 years
What are the best cables for robotic applications?

Read this blog to learn what makes a cable suitable for robotic applications, and why pairing those cables with a quality cable carrier is essential.

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over 3 years
Smart factory: intelligent plant monitoring with the FANUC FIELD system

For machine data evaluation in the smart factory, FANUC offers the "FIELD system" industrial IoT platform. igus® is also involved with its i.Cee app for predictive maintenance.

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over 3 years
What is a cartesian robot and how is it used in automation?

Learn about cartesian robot applications, advantages to other robot systems, types of motor controllers and drivers and a new configurator tool

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almost 4 years ago
Science Friction Podcast – Episode 5: Alfred from Dexai Robotics

Hosts Adam and Avory speak with Justin Rooney from Dexai Robotics about their flexible robotic arm (and sous chef), Alfred. Designed with self-lubricating iglide® PRT slewing rings, Alfred uses differ

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almost 4 years ago
Science Friction Podcast – Episode 3: UN&UP

In this episode, hosts Adam and Avory speak with Mike Sabo from UN&UP, a medical device company located in St. Louis, Missouri, about their robotic system designed to treat abnormal heart rhythms.

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almost 4 years ago
triflex® R: Robot Cable Management Retraction Systems (1m)

Learn more about triflex® R here: https://www.igus.com/info/robot-dresspack-retraction-systems Contact igus® here with any questions or to discuss your robotic application: https://www.igus.com/info/

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almost 4 years ago
triflex® R: Robot Dresspacks for Multi-Axis Robots

Learn more about triflex® R here: https://www.igus.com/info/robot-dresspack-retraction-systems Contact igus® here with any questions or to discuss your robotic application: https://www.igus.com/info/

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almost 4 years ago
Science Friction Podcast – Episode 1: R Theta Bot from 72 Concepts

In this episode, hosts Avory Brookins and Adam Spacht sit down with Josh Scott of 72 Concepts, a custom engineering company out of Houston, Texas. The trio discuss the company''s machine-tending device called the R Theta Bot, which was developed for engineers looking for a cost-effective solution with just enough speed and precision. Later on in the conversation, the group dives deeper into the world of automation and Industry 4.0 as a whole.

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almost 4 years ago
drylin® Limit Switches FAQ | Low-Cost Automation

In this video, drylin® Product Specialist Matt Rozzero discusses your options for limit switches and shows you how to attach one to a ZLW linear actuator. Shop limit switches here: https://www.igus.c

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about 4 years
Winners of 2020 ROIBOT awards

ROIBOT Awards for innovative solutions with low cost automation and robotics. Have you optimized your applications with igus® automation components? Then apply now for the 2022 ROIBOT awards! To

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about 4 years
e-chain® Smart Plastics Demonstration: Preventative Maintenance & Condition Monitoring

Learn more about smart plastics here: https://www.igus.com/info/smart-plastics Contact igus® here with any questions or to request an in-person or virtual smart plastics demo: https://www.igus.com/in

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about 4 years
A Look Inside drylin® Gantry Robots & the iRC Robot Control Software

Learn more about drylin® gantry robots here: https://www.igus.com/info/gantry-robots Learn more about the igus® robot control system here: https://www.igus.com/info/robot-control-system You can also

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over 4 years
Low Cost Automation 2021 catalog

See technical details of low cost automation products such as gantries and delta robots in this recent catalog from igus.

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over 4 years
6 ways material handling robots can be improved with plastic bearings

Designing a material handling robot? Read this blog post to learn how dry-tech components from igus can help yours run maintenance-free.

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over 4 years
Prevent unplanned downtime and machine failures with “smart” plastic bearings

Last year, igus® developed an intelligent bearing with high-performance plastics to alert system operators of excessive wear before a machine failure happens.

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over 4 years
Blockchain, AI & Robotics: How Do They All Fit Together?

In this blog post, we''ll take a closer look at artificial intelligence technologies, innovations in robotics, and public databases such as blockchain to present interesting synergies.

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over 4 years
Request your igus® triflex® sample box today!

Request your triflex® R sample box here: https://www.igus.com/info/triflex-robotic-cable-carrier-sample-box And learn more about the product line here: https://www.igus.com/info/robot-dress-packs Yo

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over 4 years
e-rib SCARA robot cable management solution from igus® on an EPSON robot

Learn more about the e-rib SCARA cable management solution here: https://www.igus.com/info/scara-robot-cable-management High-speed applications, such as SCARA robots, can cause unsupported corrugated

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almost 5 years ago
What Is a 7th Axis for Robots?

In this blog post, learn how you can expand the reach and workspace of your robot simply by adding a 7th axis. We''ll discuss its benefits and how you can make your new system maintenance-free.

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almost 5 years ago
Robots and the Future of Caregiving

Let''s explore some challenges that older people are facing and how care robots can improve our quality of life as we age.

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almost 5 years ago
triflex® Retraction System Assembly Guide

Browse our assembly guide for our various triflex retraction systems such as the RSE Linear, RSE Wheel, RS Modular and RSP Pneumatic.

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