Apiro gearbox made of plastic and zinc die-casting combines stability and flexibility with freedom from maintenance The switch from classic metal gearboxes to worm gear screw jacks made of high-performance plastic from the drygear Apiro series promises several...
First linear guide in the world to be EHEDG-certified for hygienic food technology
Tool-free disassembly for cleaning reduces maintenance effort and downtime Easy cleaning of machines and systems is crucial in the food industry. However, the carriages of many linear guides are difficult to disassemble. To reduce downtime, igus has developed a new...
Meet ASI and igus at ONS 2026!
ASI Automatikk is pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at ONS 2026 together with our supplier igus. Visit us in Hall 7, Booth 7110 to explore innovative motion and automation solutions for offshore and industrial applications. ONS 2026: 24 - 27 August...
New chainflex bus cable for ±360°/m torsion on robots
igus is adding torsion-resistant DeviceNet cable for highly dynamic robotic applications to its CFROBOT8.PLUS cable range Today, industrial robots operate at ever higher speeds, with complex motion profiles and in increasingly confined spaces. Robot cables must not...
238 chainflex cables receive certificate for use in dry cleanrooms
Around the world, the number of dry cleanrooms is increasing. The main focus is on automating the systems to ensure fast and cost-effective production. In addition to its certified energy chains suitable for dry cleanrooms, igus has now also had its halogen-free chai…
Space-saving, abrasion-resistant and dissipative: compact e-skin soft ESD for cleanrooms
New e-skin soft ESD is a compact and abrasion-resistant energy chain designed for cleanroom applications. It protects sensitive components from contamination and static electricity while saving space and supporting reliable operation in demanding environments…
PFAS-tested: dryspin® lead screw nut for quick replacement
New PFAS-tested dryspin® lead screw nut from igus allows quick 1:1 replacement without design changes. It is PTFE-free, works without grease, and gives longer service life with less maintenance. Suitable for new systems and retrofit applications…
More efficient storage of industrial cables with chainflex CASE from igus
A smart cable box can make the transport, storage and handling of industrial cables easier. With chainflex CASE, igus offers a solution that allows cables to be shipped without pallets, stored in a space-saving way and unwound directly from the box. The result is les…
65 times more wear-resistant: igus ball bearings for extreme chemical loads
igus has developed new chemical-resistant and particularly durable xiros ball bearings especially for use in contact with chemicals. They are 65 times more wear-resistant than ball bearings made entirely of the plastic polyether ether ketone (PEEK) This durability….
Reduce assembly work by 80% with separable igus polymer flange bearings
If a conveyor belt in the woodworking industry breaks down due to a defective flange mounted bearing, every second costs money. To reduce assembly work by up to 80% in such an emergency, igus presented new flange mounted bearings from the igubal series at the LIGNA 2…
Mobile “socket” from igus makes supplying container ships with shore power safe, fast and flexible
igus develops the world’s first mobile shore power connection system and receives the EHM Award for the Ports and Harbor Innovation of the Year. With the igus Mobile Shore Power Outlet (iMSPO), igus has developed a mobile connection system for shore power supply that…
igus launches wear-resistant plain bearing range without PTFE
igus launches wear-resistant plain bearing range without PTFEMaterial scientists have developed PTFE-free versions of the most popular iglidur plain bearing materials Just in time for Hannover Messe, igus announced a breakthrough: the material developers in Cologne...
New microphone reeler from igus takes the strain off sound engineers
e-spool microphone allows for automated feeding of microphone cables that are up to 30m long; doing without slip ring optimises sound quality. Sound engineers in theatres, opera houses and television studios are often under enormous time and expectation pressure. The…
igus develops new lubrication-free plain bearing materials without PTFE
New endurance material iglidur JPF supplements the wide range of wear-resistant PFAS- and PTFE-free polymer bearings. What do dental floss, skis, a frying pan and plain bearings have in common? They are all based on organic fluorine compounds, also known as PFAS. Wha…
Safety in battery production due to long-term tests: new dry-cleanroom certificates for igus e-chains
E6, e-skin flat, e-skin soft and easy chain E14 prove their suitability for dry cleanrooms in the Fraunhofer IPA’s long-term test. Two years ago, igus presented the E6.29, the first certified energy chain for dry cleanrooms. In order to offer customers long-term secu…














