Low Cost Automation and Robotics

From linear bearings & slides to fully assembled actuators and gantries, this decision tree will help you find the linear system you are searching for.

A Wisconsin company has designed “The Crawler,” a pipeline repair robot that can surface-blast and line midsize to large-diameter pipes.

In this post, learn some of the major benefits behind implementing automation solutions for your medium or small business.

Designing a vending machine that dispenses face masks? Read about the low-cost delta robot offered by igus®, which is ideal for pick & place systems.

Read part two of our in-depth series on robot cable failures to learn why strain relief is crucial to preventing cable failure & which options are available.

Read about how igus® has adapted to the rise of automation by creating innovative solutions that benefit a wide range of modern & older applications.

Are you experiencing costly downtime due to robot cable failures? Read how you can put a stop to these costly downtimes right now.

Cartesian, gantry, delta, articulated and SCARA robots each have their own advantages and drawbacks. Read this blog post to learn which industrial robot is right for you.

Read about what actually defines a linear actuator & why they are more in-demand than ever, along with the various types available for linear motion applications.

Students from a Pennsylvania high school robotics team set out on a quest to design, build and compete against the best teenagers from across the world.