igus GmbH will launch igusGO at the Hannover Messe, an AI application, along with a range of smart sensor technologies. The company states that its latest sensor technology is "designed to simplify maintenance and optimize production processes for the future lubrication-free industry."

igus CEO of Plain Bearings and Linear Technology, Tobias Vogel, stated: "Our goal with igusGO and our smart product portfolio is to unlock the solid potential of motion plastics with unprecedented efficiency and transparency." E-Chain Systems CEO Michael Blass added that innovations such as superwise, a digital service providing comprehensive maintenance insights, can enhance competitiveness during challenging times. He said, "By combining our innovative products with digital services, we are demonstrating how our motion plastics can significantly enhance a wide range of applications, driving them toward a more sustainable and technologically advanced future."

Advantages of polymer bearings

igus cites its collaboration with RWTH Aachen University as an example of the economic and ecological advantages offered by its polymer bearings. They can save 1490 ten thousand US dollars (1400 ten thousand euros) annually. igus stated, Polymer bearings can also significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions, for example, Heineken Brazil saves 396.8 pounds (180 kilograms) of carbon dioxide equivalent annually by switching to polymer bearings.

igus also offers affordable, precise automation

igus also offers low-cost automation. The company, headquartered in R.I.Rumford, launched user-friendly robots with AI-based voice and gesture control, exemplified by the ReBeL collaborative robot and its plug-and-play capabilities. The company won the 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award with its $2760 cobot finger gripper. igus stated that these advancements are complemented by its RBTX online marketplace, which facilitates access to compatible accessories and promotes an inclusive approach to automation for companies of all sizes.

Earlier this year, igus launched a dual-axis stepper motor for its drylin linear technology. The company states that the dual-axis design enables precise control of linear motion, supporting a range of automation, transfer station, and format adjustment applications.