Igus India – Industrial Automation Review – Industrial Automation | Automation Magazine | Manufacturing Automation News & Resource https://industrialautomationreview.com Online Portal on Industrial Automation & Instrumentation Fri, 03 Mar 2023 12:09:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.14 Play before Pay: igus increases the simplicity of Low Cost Automation with apps, metaverse and new cobots https://industrialautomationreview.com/play-before-pay-igus-increases-the-simplicity-of-low-cost-automation-with-apps-metaverse-and-new-cobots/ https://industrialautomationreview.com/play-before-pay-igus-increases-the-simplicity-of-low-cost-automation-with-apps-metaverse-and-new-cobots/#respond Fri, 03 Mar 2023 12:09:52 +0000 https://industrialautomationreview.com/?p=4248 igus increases the simplicity of Low Cost Automation

igus is stepping up the pace of Low Cost Automation and making entry into automation easier and more affordable than ever before. The interaction of inexpensive hardware and digital innovation puts the future of automation within reach. Here is some evidence for this: the ReBeLmini, a cobot for 3,999 euros and the RBTXperience software for […]

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igus increases the simplicity of Low Cost Automation

igus is stepping up the pace of Low Cost Automation and making entry into automation easier and more affordable than ever before. The interaction of inexpensive hardware and digital innovation puts the future of automation within reach. Here is some evidence for this: the ReBeLmini, a cobot for 3,999 euros and the RBTXperience software for easy commercial robot programming. The virtual iguversum offers the perfect playground to get robot applications and programming up and running with ease and then make them a reality.

The Hannover Messe is always an important meeting place for the latest developments in the industry. This year, too, igus is presenting digital products and solutions that help companies improve their products and cut costs. An example of Low Cost Automation: New cobots, software, and virtual parallel worlds ensure that even robotics novices can get started with inexpensive automation in a very short time. The hardware starting point is an igus plastic robot, such as the new ReBeLmini, a real plug-and-play cobot at a price of only 3,999 euros, including control software and power supply. This robot works with five axes, weighs 4kg, has a reach of 310mm, moves loads of up to 0.5kg, and achieves seven picks per minute with a repeatability of +/- 1mm. The ReBeLmini is particularly suitable for use in restricted space such as those in test automation or camera quality control, and can also be used overhead.

Next-level engineering with digital tools

Newly developed igus digital tools help companies configure, integrate, and control their individual robotics hardware quickly and easily. According to the “Play before you pay” idea, the new RBTXperience software enables users to combine and test cameras, grippers, and robots, but also machine frames and conveyor belts, in with 3D model – as simply as in a computer game. The components and superstructures can be dragged and dropped however the designer wishes, always with a compatibility guarantee and an instant price. CAD files can be downloaded to your own planning software with a single click. “At the start of the Hannover Messe, we will save to our database every automation solution configured in the online tool and make them available to other customers as a design template. This gives us a huge design community,” says Alexander Mühlens, Head of Low Cost Automation Business Unit at igus. More than 300 solutions are already available on the RBTX online marketplace as a source of inspiration for immediate imitation, 95 percent of which have an investment cost of less than 12,000 euros. But igus simplifies not only the configuration, but also the control of Low Cost Automation. igus offers intuitive software for defining ReBeL robot movement sequences within 30 to 60 minutes – even without programming knowledge. The new AnyApp software will also be presented at Hannover Messe 2023. It allows this intuitive programming for other robots as well. AnyApp is particularly well-suited to companies that combine robots from different manufacturers into automation solutions, but do not want to learn multiple control software packages.

“At the start of the Hannover Messe, we will save to our database every automation solution configured in the online tool and make them available to other customers as a design template. This gives us a huge design community,” says Alexander Mühlens, Head of Low Cost Automation Business Unit at igus.

The iguversum: Playfully achieve top engineering performance in the virtual world

Another development step is the iguversum, which can be experienced at the new “igus digital” stand in Hall 17. Users from all over the world can interact and collaborate virtually on projects without being physically present. This not only saves time, but is also more sustainable because there is no need to travel. The iguversum is a collaboration world and a digital tool that can support companies in all technical developments. Extended reality (XR) technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) allow automation solutions to be planned, controlled and tested in virtual space. This enables employees to remotely access hazardous or awkward work environments without physically being on site.

This gives companies the opportunity to make their working environment safer, generating greater employee satisfaction and motivation and making it easier to recruit new specialists. “In the future, we will see how people working collaboratively in the metaverse and controlling robots remotely from virtual worlds. This will change the way we work together,” says Marco Thull, Senior Marketing Activist for igus GmbH. igus will offer companies digital tools such as simulations, forecasts and data analysis, going beyond what Low Cost Automation can do to make their processes faster and cheaper. “New technology is never ending. We must continue to focus on these questions: What does the customer get out of it? Is it helpful or can we get rid of it?” says Thull. “The interaction of inexpensive hardware, software and XR in connection with artificial intelligence will enable customers to continuously improve their machines and systems and quickly adapt them to the needs of their customers – an enormous competitive advantage.”

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Linear systems from igus as space-saving solution in award-winning furniture design https://industrialautomationreview.com/linear-systems-from-igus-as-space-saving-solution-in-award-winning-furniture-design/ https://industrialautomationreview.com/linear-systems-from-igus-as-space-saving-solution-in-award-winning-furniture-design/#respond Fri, 09 Jul 2021 13:25:52 +0000 https://industrialautomationreview.com/?p=3080 Linear systems from igus as space-saving solution in award-winning furniture design

drylin linear guides ensure a clean pull-out in the multifunctional cube SQR   Living, working and cooking in confined spaces is currently part of everyday life for many people worldwide. This is why more and more practical furniture such as the multifunctional cube SQR is in demand. A square solution that combines kitchen, workplace and […]

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Linear systems from igus as space-saving solution in award-winning furniture design
drylin linear guides ensure a clean pull-out in the multifunctional cube SQR

 

Living, working and cooking in confined spaces is currently part of everyday life for many people worldwide. This is why more and more practical furniture such as the multifunctional cube SQR is in demand. A square solution that combines kitchen, workplace and dining table. To create plenty of storage space, the inventor relied on the lubrication-free and long-lasting drylin linear guides from igus.

At the end of 2016, Daniel Pracht lived in a small flat with no kitchen. The then budding master carpenter developed a practical quadratic solution: the SQR. A multifunctional cube with an extendable induction area, with which one or more persons can not only cook, but also stay, work and live in a compact space. Perfectly suited, especially at times when a home office is more than ever, the order of the day. To create a lot of storage space, the inventor was looking for a pull-out solution. Normal roller guides took up too much installation space and did not meet the requirements for a simple and elegant design. Daniel Pracht found what he was looking for in the drylin linear systems from igus: “The guides convinced me right from the start, both in terms of design and smooth operation.”

Linear systems from igus as space-saving solution in award-winning furniture design
Thanks to their compact design, the drylin linear guides from igus provide more storage space. The linear bearing made of the high-performance polymer iglidur J200, ensures a quiet and lubrication-free operation.

Industry and furniture technology = functionality and design

When choosing the drylin WSQ linear system, one decisive criterion was not only the functionality – the wear-resistant and long-lasting opening and closing of the drawers – but also the processing of the rails. “The combination of the aluminium of the rail and the oak of the cube complements one another, which was very important to me. Just like the square shape of the guide”, explains Pracht. Each of the five drawers contains two guides. Liners made of the high-performance iglidur J200 polymer ensure smooth operation. It is lubrication-free and maintenance-free, thanks to the use of solid lubricants. A great advantage in potential contact with food. Furthermore, dirt and dust cannot adhere to the bearings. The guides and bearings are easy to clean with household chemicals. An all-round hygienic solution.

Quadratic and compact design convinces professional juries

The concept convinced not only the inventor himself, but also a wide audience. Daniel Pracht won the Design Prize at the exhibition of masterpieces at his school. After that everything went very fast. Due to the increasing attention of his furniture, he registered a utility model protection, secured the brand name “SQR” and founded BODI e.K. as the registered merchant of a new distribution channel for his special piece of furniture. Pracht took part in the Red Dot Design Award in 2018 and won the award. In 2019 he was nominated for the German Design Award.

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igus makes 3D printed tribo-components intelligent https://industrialautomationreview.com/igus-makes-3d-printed-tribo-components-intelligent/ https://industrialautomationreview.com/igus-makes-3d-printed-tribo-components-intelligent/#respond Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:47:23 +0000 https://industrialautomationreview.com/?p=3017 igus makes 3D printed tribo-components intelligent

A world’s first: sensors integrated in printed components indicate maintenance requirements and warn of overload Even today, 3D printed wear-resistant parts from igus often have the same service life as original parts. Now igus goes one step further and makes the printed components intelligent. Manufactured in filament printing, they warn against overload and report their […]

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igus makes 3D printed tribo-components intelligent

A world’s first: sensors integrated in printed components indicate maintenance requirements and warn of overload

Even today, 3D printed wear-resistant parts from igus often have the same service life as original parts. Now igus goes one step further and makes the printed components intelligent. Manufactured in filament printing, they warn against overload and report their maintenance requirements. The special feature: for the first time, the sensors are directly “printed into” the parts. As a result, they not only have extremely short delivery times and low costs but also feature useful Industry 4.0 options.

Additive Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 – two themes that are changing the industry forever. igus engineers have now succeeded in combining both in a single production step: for the first time, sensors are printed into the additively manufactured tribo-component using multi-material printing. “We have now achieved a real breakthrough with the smart 3D printed bearing”, says Tom Krause, Head of Additive Production at igus. “In this way, predictive maintenance is also possible for special parts in a cost-saving manner.” Long before the failure, the intelligent 3D printed component signals that a replacement is imminent. It can also detect overload in order to stop the application immediately and prevent further damage to the bearing position and the entire system.

Wear or load are monitored

igus has been producing intelligent wear-resistant parts for energy chains, plain bearings and linear guides since 2016. At the start, plain bearings were manufactured from iglidur I3 in laser sintering and the intelligence was subsequently introduced in a second processing step. In this case, however, the production of intelligent special parts in small quantities is complex and expensive, as the downstream work steps are very specifically designed for the respective component. Using a new process, igus developers are now able to produce such intelligent wear-resistant parts in just a single work step. No further processing steps are necessary and intelligent special wear parts can be produced cost-effectively from 5 working days. The sensor layer is applied to those parts of the component that will be subjected to load. Wear-resistant components with integrated sensors are created using multi-material printing. The components are manufactured from iglidur I150 or iglidur I180 filaments and a specially developed electrically conductive 3D printing material that bonds well with the tribo-filament.

Currently, two areas of application are possible: if the electrically conductive material is located between the layers subject to wear, it can warn against overloading. Because if the load changes, the electrical resistance also changes. The machine can be stopped and further damage can be prevented. To determine the load limits, the bearing must be calibrated accordingly. If, on the other hand, the conductor track is embedded in the sliding surface, the wear can be measured via the change in resistance. Predictive maintenance is possible with the 3D printed component. The lubrication-free and maintenance-free tribo-component announces when it needs to be replaced, avoiding system downtime and enabling maintenance to be planned in advance. If the 3D printed components are also used in the pre-series stage, the collected wear or load data provide additional information about the service life of the individual component or the planned application in the series. This makes it easier to adapt and optimise the development process.

Interested parties can register for a beta test here: https://content.communication.igus.net/en/3d-isense-beta-tester

This is just one of many 3D printing innovations that igus is presenting this autumn. For all those interested, igus offers individual guided tours at the virtual new products trade show, and also further information at https://www.igus.in/info/3d-printing-fair?L=en

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New modular gearbox kit from igus for innovative cobot ideas https://industrialautomationreview.com/new-modular-gearbox-kit-from-igus-for-innovative-cobot-ideas/ https://industrialautomationreview.com/new-modular-gearbox-kit-from-igus-for-innovative-cobot-ideas/#respond Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:19:41 +0000 https://industrialautomationreview.com/?p=2976 New modular gearbox kit from igus for innovative cobot ideas

Cost-effective, lightweight plug & play combination consisting of gearbox, encoder, controller, force control system and motor for service robotics The potential for service robotics is enormous: in kitchens and bars, in the area of nursing, or in agriculture and logistics, lightweight robots facilitate the automation of monotonous or non-ergonomic tasks. To make the implementation of […]

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Cost-effective, lightweight plug & play combination consisting of gearbox, encoder, controller, force control system and motor for service robotics

The potential for service robotics is enormous: in kitchens and bars, in the area of nursing, or in agriculture and logistics, lightweight robots facilitate the automation of monotonous or non-ergonomic tasks. To make the implementation of such new concepts easy and, above all, cost-effective, igus is presenting a new modular gearbox kit for cobots at the Hannover Trade Show.  The fully integrated tribo strain wave gear with motor, absolute-value encoder, force control system and controller is the main component of this kit.

With our Low Cost Automation solutions, we enable design engineers to cost-effectively take part in the future of service robotics“, says Stefan Niermann, who is responsible for the area of Low Cost Automation in the extended igus management structure. “This opens up space for new ideas in the area of automation: robots that can dispense coffee in retail shops or clear out the dishwasher at home. Cobots, that can be used in the area of nursing as well as in industry – and everything made in Germany.” The gearboxes play an especially important role in this context as they are the heart of any modern robot. For this reason, motion plastics specialist igus introduced a new generation of tribo strain wave gearboxes for movement on the 5th robot axis last year. Friction and wear are optimised by means of lubrication-free tribo-polymers. The use of plastics enables an extremely compact design and cost-effective production. The drygear strain wave gear can be used along the last axis of an articulated arm, linear robot or delta robot, for example, in front of different gripper systems. The new modular gearbox kit for cobots that igus is showing at the Hannover Trade Show 2021, supplements the wide range of igus products in the area of Low Cost Automation. This plug & play solution facilitates the speedy implementation of exciting cobot ideas, without any thought being given to the power electronics.

Fully integrated strain wave gear for low cost cobot applications

The modular gearbox kit in sizes 80 and 105 consists of tribo strain wave gear with integrated motor controller, force control electronics, absolute-value encoder and motor. In the gearbox, a tribo wave generator and a tribo flex ring with external teeth, as well as a brushless DC motor with external rotor are used. On the basis of the gearbox, an individual robot can also be designed as a cobot with the help of joining links, thanks to the additional electronic components. “For our lightweight strain wave gears, we see market opportunities in robots whose total weight is less than 8 kg”, clarifies Alexander Mühlens, head of Low Cost Automation at igus. “This is because, where robotics in Low Cost Automation is concerned, the self weight is always important and not only the payload and a low price. Lightweight robots are easier to transport and can be used more efficiently on driverless transport systems, on 7th robot axes or, in the near future, even on drones.” The low weight is also a significant advantage when the systems are used in cobots, as smaller masses mean that lower forces are generated when collisions occur. HRC capabilities are possible thanks to the electronic components in the fully integrated strain wave gear. Thanks to absolute-value encoder technology, forces as well as torque can be determined and safely limited by means of the motor current. For this purpose, igus relies on a double encoder, in which a measurement is carried out in front of and behind the joint in order to detect forces and torque levels and react accordingly.

The igus range of products in the area of Low Cost Automation is growing continuously

The new fully integrated strain wave gearboxes are to be used this year in the new version of the ReBel, the igus service robot. As a result, this generation of robots will be considerably slimmer and, thanks to the integrated BLDC motors with power electronics, will be more cost-effective. Alexander Mühlens points out: “Our goal is to offer the ReBeL on the market for 2,900 euros even for small order quantities. It should be able to carry 2 kg, have a range of up to 650 mm, as well as a self weight of less than 10 kg and a minimum running time of 2 million cycles.” The cobot gearbox kit supplements the wide portfolio

of igus in the area of Low Cost Automation – from gearboxes and a large variety of robot kinematics to the control system. Low Cost Automation means cost-effective prices for new users and also automating as much as necessary. As as result, the investment pays for itself in just a few months. The new modular gearbox system will also be available on RBTX.com. On the online marketplace, interested parties can put together their robot kinematics with vision, safety or gripper components that matches their requirements and their budget exactly. The igus promise is that everything fits together, both on the hardware side and software side – in accordance with the igus “Build or Buy” approach, namely putting together a robot oneself or obtaining a ready-made solution.

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The new robolink IP44 from igus: A robot that defies wet elements! https://industrialautomationreview.com/the-new-robolink-ip44-from-igus-a-robot-that-defies-wet-elements/ https://industrialautomationreview.com/the-new-robolink-ip44-from-igus-a-robot-that-defies-wet-elements/#respond Mon, 15 Feb 2021 09:42:55 +0000 https://industrialautomationreview.com/?p=2916 The new robolink IP44 from igus: A robot that defies wet elements!

igus has developed a Low Cost Automation solution made of polymer and stainless steel for environments with splashing water Damp and wet environments can quickly degrade the mechanics of a robot. This prompted igus to launch a Low Cost Automation innovation on the market, which can easily and cost-effectively implement simple tasks and at the […]

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The new robolink IP44 from igus: A robot that defies wet elements!
igus has developed a Low Cost Automation solution made of polymer and stainless steel for environments with splashing water

Damp and wet environments can quickly degrade the mechanics of a robot. This prompted igus to launch a Low Cost Automation innovation on the market, which can easily and cost-effectively implement simple tasks and at the same time be allowed to
come into contact with splash water.

The new robolink IP44 from igus: A robot that defies wet elements!
Due to the lubrication-free and corrosion-free
combination of polymer and stainless steel, the new robolink has an IP44 protection class.

“From discussions with customers, we learned that many users are looking for an economically affordable solution that can also be used in splash water environments, for example, when emulsions have to be removed”, explains Alexander Mühlens, Head of Automation Technology at igus GmbH. “We then developed a robot that is suitable for this purpose.” The new robolink makes use of the advantages of two materials: stainless steel and high-performance polymers. For the first time in an igus robot, the joining links are made of V2 or V4 stainless steel and the joints of the proven lubrication-free tribo-polymers.

The user does not need an expensive additional covering, because the absence of lubrication in the joints means that no grease can be washed out and escape into the environment. The new robolink meets protection class IP44 at least, and is therefore resistant to splash water. It can carry up to three kilograms, has a range of 790 millimetres with five axes and can make 7 picks a minute. Thanks to the use of motors with encoders of protection class IP65, the robot can also be easily used for outdoor inspection. Further application scenarios are possible, for example, in the food and beverage industry, in the chemical and pharmaceutical sector, or even for tank and container cleaning operations.

ABOUT IGUS:

igus GmbH is a global leading manufacturer of energy chain systems and polymer plain bearings. The Cologne-based
family business has offices in 35 countries and employs 4,150 people around the world. In 2019, igus generated a
turnover of 764 million euros from motion plastics, plastic components for moving applications. igus operates the
largest test laboratories and factories in its sector to offer customers quick turnaround times on innovative products and
solutions tailored to their needs.

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Web:www.igus.in

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Customer-specific adapter for the Module Connect interface concept receives 2021 German Design Award https://industrialautomationreview.com/customer-specific-adapter-for-the-module-connect-interface-concept-receives-2021-german-design-award/ https://industrialautomationreview.com/customer-specific-adapter-for-the-module-connect-interface-concept-receives-2021-german-design-award/#respond Mon, 15 Feb 2021 09:20:17 +0000 https://industrialautomationreview.com/?p=2910 Customer-specific adapter for the Module Connect interface concept receives 2021 German Design Award

New igus adapter reduces assembly time of energy chains by 80% Connecting cables individually not only takes time but is also prone to errors. This is why igus has developed the Module Connect interface concept, with which energy chains can be easily plugged together. To connect the connector to the energy chain, the user can […]

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Customer-specific adapter for the Module Connect interface concept receives 2021 German Design Award
New igus adapter reduces assembly time of energy chains by 80% Connecting cables individually not only takes time but is also prone to errors. This is why igus has developed the Module Connect interface concept, with which energy chains can be easily plugged together. To connect the connector to the energy chain, the user can now use an individual adapter. The energy chain thus becomes an interface that saves 80 per cent of the installation time. The design and functionality of the adapter also
convinced the jury of the German Design Award 2021.

Safe and quick connecting, that is the idea behind the Module Connect interface concept, which igus developed for applications where a large number of connected cables come together in a very small space. Instead of connecting each cable individually, the energy chain systems can be plugged in in seconds through the low-profile and space-saving housing. Depending on the housing, the user can choose up to four Harting Han Modular inserts, e.g. for pneumatics, power, BUS and signal, from a modular system. The connectors can be individually connected to each other. A high contact density is thus possible for every application. igus developed an adapter so that the connector can also be safely connected to the energy chain.

Depending on the chain series, chain width and number of Module Connect connectors, igus manufactures the adapter for each customer in 3D printing and soon also as a modular series part in injection moulding. It is then simply fastened on the Module Connect and attached to the chain using a snap-in mechanism.

80% assembly time saved

The Module Connect becomes an interface with the adapter, which reduces assembly time by 80 per cent. An example: a user has 16 cables which he wants to insert into an energy chain ready to plug & play. Four variable inserts fit into one Module Connect. By combining four Module Connect modules, the customer creates his individual interface. By comparison, a conventional system would require him to install, plug and lock the individual plug-in connectors into the system. “With further work steps, such as installing and filling the empty energy chain, adjusting the overhangs and laying the cables, we have an installation time of several hours”, explains Markus Hüffel, readychain Product Manager at igus GmbH. “With the help of the Module Connect adapter, the entire assembly can be connected quickly. This means that it is only plugged in once and locked once. The self-coding of the Module Connect excludes the possibility of errors. In this way, we reduce the installation time from several hours to minutes.” In the event of service, the maintenance technician can simply disconnect the energy chain with the adapter, re-insert a harnessed energy supply system and put the machine or system back into operation.

Prize-winning design

The Module Connect adapter is a product that not only convinced customers but also the jury of the German Design Award 2021. The adapter received the award of the International Design Council in the category Excellent Product Design. The Module Connect itself won the reddot Design Award in 2018.

Learn more about the Module Connect adapter in the video:

https://youtu.be/zuy6Kth-WNk

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3D printing service from igus: Worldwide delivery of lubrication-free components from 2 days https://industrialautomationreview.com/3d-printing-service-from-igus-worldwide-delivery-of-lubrication-free-components-from-2-days/ https://industrialautomationreview.com/3d-printing-service-from-igus-worldwide-delivery-of-lubrication-free-components-from-2-days/#respond Mon, 15 Feb 2021 09:05:14 +0000 https://industrialautomationreview.com/?p=2904

Wear-resistant functional components, prototypes and replacement parts configured easily and delivered quickly 120,000 additively manufactured components were delivered by igus last year. Reason enough for the motion plastics specialist to further increase its capacities and equip its 3D printing service with new functions such as wall thickness and undercut analysis. In this way, customers worldwide […]

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Wear-resistant functional components, prototypes and replacement parts configured easily and delivered quickly 120,000 additively manufactured components were delivered by igus last year. Reason enough for the motion plastics specialist to further increase its capacities and equip its 3D printing service with new functions such as wall thickness and undercut analysis. In this way, customers worldwide can obtain their lubrication-free and low-maintenance components very easily and quickly, thereby saving costs.

 

For globally positioned companies with development teams in different countries, logistical challenges in the rapid procurement of identical additively manufactured parts are very frequent. With the igus 3D printing service, which is quickly available around the world, engineers can order, test and use the same lubrication-free and maintenance-free parts across borders – without long delivery processes.

This is because igus has further increased its 3D printing capacities with two additional laser sintering printers
in the USA and a further plant in China, and now delivers prototypes, small series and special parts even faster. Two further laser sintering printers are also planned for the main location in Cologne. The printed components are delivered regionally in only a few days. The cost advantages are obvious: machine downtime is reduced through the quick delivery of spare parts, development costs are saved through faster functional prototypes and delivery costs are reduced through local production.

3D printing service 2.0

Ordering parts is easy thanks to the 3D printing service. First the 3D model is created and exported in STEP/STP format.
The data is then dragged and dropped into the browser window. In the last step, the user can select the number of
pieces and material and order or send an enquiry directly online. The new version of the 3D printing service tool now
also offers the possibility to immediately check the feasibility of 3D models online. For example, the minimum wall
thicknesses and the size are checked with regard to printing format capacity. In the case of print2mold (injection-moulded parts made of additively manufactured moulds), the tool also carries out an undercut analysis. After individual ambient parameters have been entered, the online 3D printing services indicates the most suitable iglidur material. Vibratory grinding and black colouring of laser sintering parts can now also be selected with a mouse click. The user gets prices and delivery times right away so that the component can be ordered or an enquiry submitted immediately.

The 3D printing service 2.0 can be found on the igus 3D printing page:
https://www.igus.in/info/3d-print-3d-printing-service

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UR (Universal Robots) and robolink robots acquire a 5-times larger action radius thanks to a completely new solution igus now offers a directly ready-to-connect 7th axis, so that a robot can move over a distance for several metres. The new complete system consists of a maintenance-free drylin ZLW toothed belt axis with corresponding adapter plate, […]

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UR (Universal Robots) and robolink robots acquire a 5-times larger action radius thanks to a completely new solution

igus now offers a directly ready-to-connect 7th axis, so that a robot can move over a distance for several metres. The new complete system consists of a maintenance-free drylin ZLW toothed belt axis with corresponding adapter plate, switch cabinet, cables and software integration. For easy integration of the axis of the robot, igus has developed two adapter kits for robolink and UR robots. They enable fast and, above all, cost-effective low-cost automation.

Robots insert workpieces into a milling machine, dispense chocolate bars from vending machines and place crates on pallets, which are then stacked. But how can they move vertically, horizontally or overhead in a flexible manner? The answer is a 7th axis. Specifically, for linear adjustment, igus has developed a lubrication-free, lightweight flat axis with a stroke of up to 6m and a positioning accuracy of 0.5mm with the help of its drylin linear construction kit. To ensure that the axis can be easily combined with a robot, igus now offers overall solutions for UR3, UR5 and UR10 robots (Universal Robots), robolink DP robots and DCi robots. “A customer who acquires the new complete system receives, on the one hand, an adapter plate for easy attachment of the robot and the energy chain to the axis and, on the other, the corresponding integration solution, in other words the switch cabinet with cables, motor controller and the respective software solution”, explains Alexander Mühlens, Head of Automation Technology at igus GmbH. “If a robolink robot is used, the 7th axis can be easily controlled by means of the igus robot control software. For UR robots, we supply an UR-CAP as a direct integration solution, including all the electrical modules needed.” This means that the robot can be installed and put to work within just a few minutes.

Ready-to-connect 7th axis in desired length

The 7th axis is supplied by igus as a complete system that is ready to connect immediately, consisting of a drylin ZLW-20 toothed belt axis in the desired length exactly to the millimetre, plus the connecting cables, the switch cabinet, the power electronics, the software integration and the corresponding adapter set. Alternatively, the adapter set is separately available consisting of adapter plate and control system.

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For lubrication-free sliding in a very small space, igus has now developed three new materials made of maintenance-free tribo-polymers as coating material for metal components such as metal sheets, valves or even shafts. This means that, for users who do not have enough space to install a plain bearing, a wear-resistant, compact and cost-effective solution […]

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Wear-resistant sliding in extremely small spaces by Igus

For lubrication-free sliding in a very small space, igus has now developed three new materials made of maintenance-free tribo-polymers as coating material for metal components such as metal sheets, valves or even shafts. This means that, for users who do not have enough space to install a plain bearing, a wear-resistant, compact and cost-effective solution is now available.

More and more compact, lighter and smaller: this is not only the slogan of electronic manufacturers; in industry as well, the demand for space-saving machines is growing unceasingly. Therefore, technical design engineers are creating small machines and equipment for use where installation space is at a premium. As regards components, more solutions are called for in the area of plain bearing technology as every single millimetre count. In order to meet the new requirements in the area of mechanical engineering, igus has made use of its decades-long experience in the development of tribologically optimised plastics and has now developed three new maintenance-free and lubrication-free tribo-polymers as coating materials specially for very small installation spaces. As a result, not only the lubrication-free iglidur plain bearings but also the iglidur coating service for metal surfaces with the material iglidur IC-01 and the new IC-02, IC-03 and IC-06 materials are now available to the user.

Less installation space due to coating

The installation space needed for a plain bearing can be reduced using a coating: ideal for small and compact machines and equipment. Thanks to the polymer coating, the surface of moving components is extremely durable and wear resistant. The surface is also corrosion-free and resistant to chemicals thanks to the tribo-polymers. The coatings are used in valves, pumps, for guide plates and for guide systems.

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Lubrication-free slewing ring bearings from the PRT-04 range save 60 percent weight and 50 percent space. These are often the special requirements for slewing ring bearings in automation or stage technology as well as in control panels. For such compact applications, igus has now developed a new slewing ring bearing range for medium loads. The […]

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Lubrication-free slewing ring bearings from the PRT-04 range save 60 percent weight and 50 percent space. These are often the special requirements for slewing ring bearings in automation or stage technology as well as in control panels.

For such compact applications, igus has now developed a new slewing ring bearing range for medium loads. The slewing rings are not only maintenance-free and wear-resistant, thanks to the use of high-performance polymers, they are also 50 percent smaller in installation height and 60 percent lighter, saving the user up to 20 percent of his costs.

High cycle rates and loads, for example, in welding systems, indexing tables or the packaging industry, are extremely demanding for slewing rings. In order to withstand this, igus has been offering slide-supported slewing ring bearings in its product range for 15 years.

The iglidur polymer slewing ring bearings (PRT) have sliding elements between the inner and outer bearing rings made of aluminium or stainless steel. The maintenance-free sliding elements made of high-performance iglidur J plastic ensure that friction and wear are minimised without the use of lubrication. The high-performance plastic withstands a maximum surface pressure of 35 MPa. In addition, igus has FDA and ESD-compliant versions with no minimum order quantity.

Igus has now developed the new PRT-04 range so that users can use slewing ring bearings even in compact installation spaces with medium loads. Up to 50 percent space and the moving mass can be significantly reduced by using this compared to the PRT-01 series with a 100 millimetre inner diameter. Even compact applications can be implemented, for example, in automation technology, in sorting systems as well as in control panels or even in stage and lighting technology. In addition, thanks to the new slim type, the user saves 20 percent of his costs.

The new PRT-04 range is available directly from stock with inner diameters of 50 to 300 millimetres. In addition, igus offers a wide range of accessories for the slewing ring bearings. From drive pin, variable rotation limit and toothed ring up to the clamping lever. The new slewing ring bearings have also demonstrated their long service life in the company’s own 3,800 square metre test laboratory. The data collected in the tests are incorporated in the Iglidur PRT slewing ring configurator, which allows the customer to quickly select the correct slewing ring bearing as well as calculate the service life in the individual application.

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