How the plastics specialist igus is automating production and logistics cost-effectively

GENTING LANE, Singapore - Aug. 15, 2025 - PRLog -- igus uses low-cost robotics to automate routine tasks at over 2,500 locations, keeping production strong despite staffing challenges. Its "No boring jobs" initiative replaces monotonous work with affordable solutions from RBTX.eu—making automation accessible even to small businesses.

igus has automated sprue removal across 1,000 injection-moulding machines using low-cost robotics from RBTX.eu. Tasks once done manually—like separating excess plastic—are now handled by sprue pickers, linear robots, and pick & place cells. Each system costs under €10,000, offering a simple, affordable alternative to traditional automation.

To automate repetitive tasks like drilling 20,000 rod ends daily, igus deploys its lightweight ReBeL cobot. Made of high-performance plastic, ReBeL handles tasks like thread cutting and inkjet printing with ease. Complete solutions—including vision systems and grippers—cost around €20,000 and are available via RBTX.eu. Programming is simple thanks to igus Robot Control's virtual twin.

igus uses delta robots to automate e-chain assembly, reducing manual labour and improving efficiency. These spider-like robots identify, sort, and feed chain links into machines with a cycle time of just two seconds. The full system, including protective housing, costs under €45,000 and typically pays off within nine months.

igus replaces manual insertion of components into injection-moulding machines with its iSPEL linear robot system. It handles tasks like positioning drylin carriages and inserting them with precision. The full setup—including conveyors, cameras, and grippers—costs around €22,000. For smaller parts, igus also uses robolink articulated arm robots.

igus sees automation as just beginning. Its vision includes humanoid robots navigating production like humans. A step in that direction is the ReBeLMove—an autonomous vehicle for transporting parts. Despite innovation, affordability remains key: most igus solutions cost under €20,000 and deliver ROI in under a year, making automation accessible even for small businesses.

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