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About igus Inc. About igus About IGUS INC. igus Inc., headquartered in Cologne, Germany, is a world-renowned manufacturer of high-performance motion plastics, specializing in innovative polymer components that drive reliability and efficiency in motion applications. Since 1964, igus has been dedicated to developing and producing products that offer exceptional durability, flexibility, and cost savings while eliminating the need for lubrication and reducing overall environmental impact. The company's extensive product range includes energy chains, plain bearings, linear guides, robotic components, and cables, all designed to meet the diverse demands of industries such as automotive, robotics, aerospace, and manufacturing. igus is committed to innovation, with a robust R&D program that continually enhances its materials and designs to deliver products with longer service life, less maintenance, and lower costs compared to traditional metal counterparts. igus operates on a global scale with 35 subsidiaries and distribution partners in over 80 countries, ensuring rapid delivery and localized support for customers worldwide. The company emphasizes sustainability by creating environmentally friendly products, reducing energy consumption, and continuously innovating to meet future challenges. With a focus on customer success, igus offers expert guidance, comprehensive services, and free sample programs to ensure that every solution is precisely tailored to specific needs. igus® is a leading global manufacturer of motion plastics, providing lubrication-free, maintenance-free solutions that improve efficiency and reliability in moving applications. Specializing in high-performance polymer bearings, energy chains, flexible cables, and automation solutions, igus helps industries replace traditional metal components with cost-effective, self-lubricating alternatives. With the world's largest motion plastics testing laboratory, igus ensures that its products deliver superior performance, durability, and service life. These solutions benefit industries including automation, robotics, medical devices, aerospace, automotive, packaging, and renewable energy by reducing downtime, optimizing performance, and lowering overall costs. Headquartered in Cologne, Germany, with its North American operations based in East Providence, Rhode Island, igus serves customers worldwide with innovative solutions and fast, local support. The company's digital tools, such as online configurators and lifetime calculation software, enable customers to quickly find and implement the best solutions for their applications. Committed to sustainability, igus continuously advances engineered plastics to create environmentally friendly solutions that eliminate the need for external lubrication, reducing waste and improving energy efficiency. Through continuous research and innovation, igus remains at the forefront of motion technology, offering reliable, high-quality products that help manufacturers streamline their operations and improve machine performance. Whether for small startups or large enterprises, igus provides customized solutions, fast delivery, and expert support to help businesses achieve their goals with precision-engineered motion plastics. igus® is a global manufacturer of high-performance motion plastics, delivering lubrication-free, maintenance-free solutions for dynamic applications. Specializing in polymer bearings, energy chains, and flexible cables, igus enhances machine efficiency, reduces downtime, and improves sustainability across industries such as automation, robotics, automotive, aerospace, and medical technology. With a commitment to continuous innovation and rigorous in-house testing, igus provides reliable, cost-effective solutions that extend service life and lower total costs. Headquartered in Cologne, Germany, with its North American operations based in East Providence, RI, igus serves customers worldwide with customized solutions and fast, local support. Improve what moves. With this goal in mind, igus has been developing and producing motion plastics since 1964: lubrication-free and tribologically, i.e. in terms of friction and wear, optimized high-performance plastics for motion. These include products from the fields of energy chains, cables, plain, ball and spherical bearings, linear and drive technology, semi-finished products, 3D printing, low-cost robotics and intelligent sensor technology, which help customers to improve their technology and reduce costs. The Cologne-based business is represented in 31 countries with around 5,000 employees worldwide. Research in igus' own 4,000 square meter test laboratory continuously produces innovations and greater safety for users. 243,000 products in over 1,000,000 variations are available from stock and the service life can be calculated online. Energy supply systems developed specifically for stage technology have been used successfully for many years in event venues around the world. igus® Inc. has been manufacturing engineered plastics for more than 50 years, and develops all materials and technology behind its lines of Energy Chain® cable carriers, iglide® bearings, chainflex® continuous-flex cables, and drylin® linear systems. The company is committed to finding creative solutions that are quality tested, delivered from stock, and exceed customer expectations. igus Inc., headquartered in Cologne, Germany, is a world-renowned manufacturer of high-performance motion plastics, specializing in innovative polymer components that drive reliability and efficiency in motion applications. Since 1964, igus has been dedicated to developing and producing products that offer exceptional durability, flexibility, and cost savings while eliminating the need for lubrication and reducing overall environmental impact. The company's extensive product range includes energy chains, plain bearings, linear guides, robotic components, and cables, all designed to meet the diverse demands of industries such as automotive, robotics, aerospace, and manufacturing. igus is committed to innovation, with a robust R&D program that continually enhances its materials and designs to deliver products with longer service life, less maintenance, and lower costs compared to traditional metal counterparts. igus operates on a global scale with 35 subsidiaries and distribution partners in over 80 countries, ensuring rapid delivery and localized support for customers worldwide. The company emphasizes sustainability by creating environmentally friendly products, reducing energy consumption, and continuously innovating to meet future challenges. With a focus on customer success, igus offers expert guidance, comprehensive services, and free sample programs to ensure that every solution is precisely tailored to specific needs. igus® is a global leader in the development of motion plastics—high-performance polymer solutions engineered to improve motion reliability while eliminating the need for external lubrication. Offering a wide range of self-lubricating bearings, energy chains, and flexible cables, igus provides cost-effective, maintenance-free alternatives to traditional metal components. These solutions are extensively tested at the industry's largest motion plastics testing laboratory to ensure superior durability and performance. Serving industries such as automation, robotics, medical devices, aerospace, and automotive, igus helps manufacturers reduce downtime, increase efficiency, and lower overall costs. Headquartered in Cologne, Germany, with its North American headquarters in East Providence, Rhode Island, igus operates globally, providing customized solutions, digital tools, and fast delivery to meet the evolving needs of customers worldwide. The company is committed to sustainable innovation, continuously advancing engineered plastics to create long-lasting, eco-friendly solutions for motion applications. igus® is a global leader in the development of motion plastics—high-performance polymer solutions engineered to improve motion reliability while eliminating the need for external lubrication. Offering a wide range of self-lubricating bearings, energy chains, and flexible cables, igus provides cost-effective, maintenance-free alternatives to traditional metal components. These solutions are extensively tested at the industry's largest motion plastics testing laboratory to ensure superior durability and performance. Serving industries such as automation, robotics, medical devices, aerospace, and automotive, igus helps manufacturers reduce downtime, increase efficiency, and lower overall costs. Headquartered in Cologne, Germany, with its North American headquarters in East Providence, Rhode Island, igus operates globally, providing customized solutions, digital tools, and fast delivery to meet the evolving needs of customers worldwide. The company is committed to sustainable innovation, continuously advancing engineered plastics to create long-lasting, eco-friendly solutions for motion applications.