WANTED: innovative energy chain applications
igus vector award competition 2014 is open for entries
Energy chain expert igus invites companies to enterthe vector award 2014 competition. The biennial competition is in its fourth year recognising innovative and creative applications for energy supply solutions, and is open to entries from companies all over the world.The closing date for entries is 15th February 2014; to enter, please visit
“Whether largeor smallenergy chains – anyone can enter and present their designs to the judging panel with brief descriptions, photos and videos,” explains Justin Leonard, Director at igus.“The expertpanel, which comprises representatives from the world of science and specialist associations,will evaluate the applications and select the winners from among all the entrants.”
The winners will receive prize money of up to 5,000 euros [£4,220], with an official award ceremony held at the Hanover Trade Fair in April 2014.
All further information, including the competition terms and conditions and details of previous winners, can be found at: For more information about igus, please call us directly on 01604 677240 or visit the website at:
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Every two years, igus organises the vector award in recognition of advanced energy chain applications. This sludge treatment system at the Port of Antwerp uses the world’s largest plastic energy chain, the E4.350. The project won the silver vector award in 2012.
About igus:
Based in Northampton in the UK, and with global headquarters in Cologne, Germany, igus is the largest producer of injection moulded polymer bearings and reinforced plastic cable carriers in the world. Product lines include industry-leading e-chain cable carriers, chainflex continuous-flex cables, iglidur plastic plain bearings, igubal spherical bearings, drylin linear bearings and guide systems. The company has 26 subsidiaries across 31 countries and employs more than 2150 people worldwide.
With plastic bearing experience since 1964, cable carrier experience since 1971 and continuous-flex cable since 1989, igus provides the right solution based on 100,000 products available from stock with between 1,500 and 2,500 new product introductions each year
For more information, please call igus directly on 01604 677240 or visit the website at: Follow us at watch our videos at and connect with us at
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Justin Leonard, igus
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