igus® Canada Blog & Toolbox
The overlooked sustainability benefits hidden inside modern robotics
Adriana Glazer | 18. June 2021 (Edited by Shizu Yamaguchi) For years, robots have been considered drivers of productivity and efficiency. Automation continues to be implemented in more and more environments. Integration of industrial...
Six advantages of automation for SMEs
Adriana Glazer | June 24, 2021 (Edited by Shizu Yamaguchi) Although robotics and automation offer advantages for customers, employees, and production processes, they are still viewed critically by many SMEs. Entering automation can require...
Motion plastics for hygienic washdown design and CIP success
By Jared Worth In food and pharmaceutical production, a machine’s ability to move is only half the battle. To ensure safety and maximize uptime, equipment must be engineered to survive the rigors of hygienic...
Inside the IAP1 sprue picker: the fast automation upgrade for molding lines
Christian Schäfer | 3. April 2020 (Edited by Shizu Yamaguchi) The IAP1 sprue picker is used across more than 60 injection‑molding machines at igus. It supports cost‑effective automation, more economical production, and it also...