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When igus visits customers or exhibit at trade shows, it now takes more than free product samples. Using its VR glasses, the company instantly transport you to its factory to explore the world’s largest test lab for tribopolymers.

What innovative ideas do you have to automate your business? igus invites you to enter the 2020 ROIBOT awards for clever return-on-investment ideas with robots.

In this video, igus showcases its automated assembly line for readycable at its UK facility in Northampton.

The Gadget Show wanted to have a robot involved in the celebrations of its 400th episode, so the Producer/Director gave igus a call.

The use of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) in factories and warehouses is booming. They work around the clock, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. For AGV manufacturers, achieving maximum uptime is a challenge, which can be overcome by using reliable and maintenance-free components.

In the packaging industry, machine builders are increasingly turning to clean and hygienic solutions, particularly when in direct contact with food. Here, special requirements must be met, such as food hygiene or FDA and/or EU compliance. Robert Dumayne, drytech director at igus, surveys recent packaging machine developments.

Maintenance-free, hygienic and clean: these are the component requirements of the food and packaging industry.