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almost 2 years ago
What are end effectors and how do they work?

Without an end effector, a robotic arm is nearly useless. But what exactly are end effectors, and why are they so important? Read this blog to find out.

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about 2 years
The Rise of Low Cost Automation eBook

In this eBook, read about all of the latest trends and technologies in the automation and robotics industry, and how they can be especially beneficial for engineers looking to automate their processes

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over 2 years
This robot sells chocolates

Read this application story to learn how Belgian chocolate shop Roose''s Chocolate World is employing an igus® robolink® robot to package chocolate for customers.

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over 2 years
Robotic Cable Management Made Easy

Read this whitepaper to lean how to effectively organize cables and hoses for multi-axis robots, industrial robots with retraction systems, collaborative robots (cobots) and more!

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over 2 years
A robot is the cook here: How a Canadian start-up is rethinking gastronomy

Learn how Canadian company Roboeatz is utilizing various igus® components in their fully autonomous kitchen, where everything is prepared and cooked by a robot.

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over 2 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 2 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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over 2 years
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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over 2 years
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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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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almost 3 years ago
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 3 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 3 years
Low Cost Automation 2021 catalog

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over 3 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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over 3 years
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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over 3 years
Cobot Cable Management with triflex® Cable Carriers

Learn more about the advantages of triflex® cable management systems here: https://www.igus.com/info/robot-dress-packs Or browse through available triflex® cobot cable kits here: https://www.igus.com

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almost 4 years ago
Application example: UR robot + igus® drylin® ZLW 7th axis.

Check out this example of a collaborative robot combined with a driverless transport system and the drylin® ZLW 7th axis. Storage and sorting tasks are automated extremely easily and cost-effectively

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almost 4 years ago
igus® Booth Tours – triflex® R & Robotic Applications

Learn more about triflex® R here: https://www.igus.com/info/robotics-multi-axis-cable-carriers And more on cobot cable management kits here: https://www.igus.com/info/collaborative-robot-cable-managem

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