igus is revolutionizing the world of automation by making it more accessible and affordable through low-cost automation and digital innovation. One example of this is the ReBeLmini, a cobot that costs only 450,000 INR, which provides an easy entry point into automation. igus is also making it easier than ever for users to get started with low-cost automation through their new digital tool, the iguversum. This tool allows users to virtually configure the ReBeL robot and control it remotely, among many other options.
igus, a company that provides digital products and solutions to improve products and cut costs, is presenting their latest offerings at the Hannover Messe. Their low-cost automation is the ReBeLmini, a plastic robot that is easy to use and costs only 450,000 INR. It has five axes, weighs 4kg, has a reach of 310mm, can move loads up to 0.5kg, and achieves seven picks per minute with a repeatability of +/- 1mm. The ReBeLmini is perfect for use in restricted spaces such as in test automation or camera quality control.
igus has also developed digital tools to help companies configure, integrate, and control their individual robotics hardware quickly and easily. Their new RBTXperience software allows users to test cameras, grippers, robots, machine frames, and conveyor belts in a 3D model as easily as in a computer game. CAD files can be downloaded with a single click, and more than 300 solutions are already available on the RBTX online marketplace. The company also offers intuitive software for defining ReBeL robot movement sequences within 30 to 60 minutes, even without programming knowledge. Their new AnyApp software allows for intuitive programming for other robots, making it ideal for companies that combine robots from different manufacturers into automation solutions.
At the Hannover Messe, igus is also presenting the iguversum, a virtual collaboration world that allows users from around the world to interact and collaborate on projects without being physically present. This not only saves time but is also more sustainable. Extended reality (XR) technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) allow automation solutions to be planned, controlled, and tested in virtual space, enabling employees to access hazardous or awkward work environments without being on-site.
According to Marco Thull, Senior Marketing Activist for igus GmbH, the future of work will involve people collaborating in the metaverse and remotely controlling robots from virtual worlds. This paradigm shift will transform the way we work together. To support this trend, igus will offer companies a range of digital tools, including simulations, forecasts, and data analysis, that will help them optimize their processes beyond what low-cost automation can achieve.
Marco Thull emphasizes that the company’s focus will always be on providing value to the customer and using technology that is helpful and practical. He believes that the combination of affordable hardware, software, and extended reality (XR) with artificial intelligence will enable customers to continually improve their machines and systems and quickly adapt to the changing needs of their customers, resulting in a significant competitive advantage.
igus believes that its digital tools, such as simulations, forecasts, and data analysis, can make processes faster and cheaper. The interaction of inexpensive hardware, software, XR, and artificial intelligence will enable customers to continuously improve their machines and systems and quickly adapt them to the needs of their customers, providing a significant competitive advantage.