What Does igus Actually Do? A Closer Look Behind the Booth
By Shizu Yamaguchi When visitors stop by our trade show booths, like at the recent ADM show in Toronto, they often ask the same question: “What exactly do you do?” It’s a fair question....
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The Hidden Truth About PFAS: What You Need to Know
Introduction PFAS have been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. These synthetic chemicals, often called “forever chemicals,” are everywhere, from industrial processes to everyday consumer goods. But what exactly are they, and why...
Are Electric Vehicles Truly Sustainable?
Electric cars are transforming the automotive industry. With rapid technological advancements and growing environmental concerns, Electric Vehicles (EVs) are becoming the preferred choice for many drivers. However, they also present unique environmental challenges, prompting...
igus Introduces New PTFE-Free, Wear-Resistant Plain Bearings
Material scientists at igus successfully develop environmentally friendly alternatives to popular iglide plain bearing materials 01 APRIL 2025 – Coinciding with Hannover Messe, igus has announced a significant development in polymer plain bearing technology. Material...
Green manufacturing: the new gold standard
By Jared Worth The green manufacturing industry is rapidly growing and estimated to hold a market value of over $4 billion by 2030. More and more manufacturers across the globe are adopting initiatives to “go...
How is igus® helping with wastewater management in rivers?
The escalating crisis of waste in our waterways is a global concern, not confined to the UK alone. The urgency of this issue has brought wastewater management to the forefront, demanding immediate attention from...
How to avoid greenwashing within a business
Do you know what greenwashing is? And if you do, do you know how to avoid greenwashing? Based on a recent article from Business Matters magazine, “Almost half of UK businesses say they are failing...
Award-winning! igus:bike designed by mtrl receives German Design Award 2023
All-plastic bicycle wins in the category “Excellent Product Design – Bicycles and E-Bikes” 9 January 2022 – igus®, the Germany-based manufacturer of engineered motion plastics, announced the company has been awarded the prestigious German Design...
In future, gas heating will remain off
Machine Heat Recovery System from igus heats industrial factories using waste coolant water – a concept free for all to use A step towards CO2 neutrality: The new Machine Heat Recovery System from igus...
Smart Green Island Makeathon: igus promotes innovative ideas for the sustainable technologies of tomorrow
igus promotes an innovation festival on Gran Canaria and supports creative minds there with expertise and low-cost robotics At the sixth Smart Green Island Makeathon, international students worked in interdisciplinary project teams on prototypes...