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igus to showcase complete series of cost-effective robotic solutions at Automate 2017
Components, advanced cable retraction systems, and modular, cost-effective robotic joints will be on display in booth 2221 in Chicago’s McCormick Place April 3-6.
Motion plastics specialist igus will be showing a wide range of components and solutions for automation and robotics at the upcoming Automate 2017 Trade Show in booth 2221. Product experts will be on hand, and product demonstrations, inducing a Fanuc 6 axis robotic arm featuring the igus triflex RSE cable retraction system, featuring lightweight yet rugged triflex R multi-axis cable carrier.
For lighter duty robotic applications, the cost-effective robolink D system offers a modular, customizable solution. The system is made up of self-lubricating joints and worm gears, run via stepper motor and available in three sizes. Components for all types of applications, including self-lubricating bearings, linear gantries, and more, will all be on display with samples and engineering information available.
To schedule a meeting with our product experts at the show, for complimentary passes, or to learn more about igus products for automation and robotics, please visit or
About igus®
igus® develops industry-leading energy chain® cable carriers, chainflex®continuous-flex cables, drylin® linear bearings and linear guides, iglide® plastic bushings, and igubal® spherical bearings. These seemingly unrelated products are linked together through a belief in making functionally advanced, yet affordable plastic components and assemblies. With plastic bearing experience since 1964, cable carrier experience since 1971 and continuous-flex cables since 1989, igus provides the right solution from over 100,000 products available from stock. No minimum order required. For more information, contact igus at 1-800-521-2747 or visit
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Picture PR-0317-01, igus Inc.
igus will showcase a number of solutions for automation, including a running demonstration of their triflex robotic retraction system.
Picture PR-0317-02, igus Inc.
The robolink D modular robotic joint system will be on display at the show in booth 2221.
CONTACT:igus® Inc.
PO Box 14349
East Providence, RI, 02914
Tel.: 800.521.2747
Fax: 401.438.2200
PRESS CONTACT:
Ellen Rathburn
Public Relations Specialist
PO Box 14349
East Providence, RI, 02914
Tel.: 800.521.2747 x 288
/ igus®, energy chain®, drylin®, chainflex®, iglide®, readychain®, triflex®, and igubal® are registered trademarks of igus Inc. All other company names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
igus®, energy chain®, drylin®, chainflex®, iglide®, readychain®, triflex®, and igubal® are registered trademarks of igus Inc. All other company names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.