With the app, the user simply
takes a photo of the application and its surroundings and igusGO will search 10,000s of options online to show the user which products can help to design lubrication-free machines. To do this, the AI harvests data from
igus customer projects that have already been implemented on comparable machines and components. The user is then taken to the online shop. “Many of our customers are not familiar with the wide range of possible
applications for all our products, which is why we have developed the igusGO app. It expands our range of services and is available 24/7,” explains Matthew Aldridge, managing director of igus UK. Over 450 different applications are already in the app’s ‘brain’ and the number is growing daily – from coffee machines to bottling plants, and aircraft seats to bucket wheel excavators.
The ‘HxGN Additive Manufacturing Suite’ is built on Hexagon’s experience in AM and machine shop production. By bringing together four of Hexagon’s best- in-class software tools in one place, the suite will drive operational excellence in machine shops and 3D printing service bureaus by: • Enabling manufacturers to efficiently design parts, reverse-engineer products, and run CAD agnostic model preparation in DESIGNER, Hexagon’s CAD for manufacturing solution
• Allowing build preparation for any metal Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) AM printer with highly efficient support structures and best-in-class slicing and hatching with AM STUDIO
• Helping manufacturers quickly estimate costs, identify manufacturing issues, and optimise workflows, printing strategies and build orientation in Simufact Additive, ensuring that the manufacturing process is refined early in the product lifecycle • Ensuring that the post-process CNC machining of metal AM parts is highly optimised, precise and efficient with Hexagon’s ESPRIT EDGE, which uses artificial intelligence and is powered by digital twin technology.
“The igusGO app is intended to serve as a source of inspiration,” added Aldridge. “We want to reach a wider audience, we want to open up the app to a community where everyone can participate and share their projects with others. If the app does not recognise an application, the user can report it directly to igus. We’ll respond within 24 hours and point out any opportunities for improvement.” Over recent months, the first beta testers have been satisfied with
igusGO’s capabilities and are now suggesting improvements. The app is available for both Android and iOS and also as a web browser version. In the next version of the app, however, igus is planning to integrate an AI chatbot that can answer users’ questions directly. igus is also using AI for the spare parts business of its energy chains. Again, the user takes a photo of the chain with the help of the product recognition app, found at
https://www.igus.co.uk/info/product-recognition. The AI, trained by igus, recognises the corresponding model from almost 50 different e-chain series. With a click, the user is taken to the online shop and can order their new chain according to the desired length.
The ARCA series is celebrated for its intelligent design, broad range
of accessories, speed of installation, and relentless focus on innovation. Fibox ARCA offers a practical and cost-effective alternative to traditional sheet steel enclosures while ensuring uncompromising protection in the harshest, most challenging conditions. ARCA encapsulates all the virtues of steel while harnessing the advantages of high-quality, recyclable glass filled polycarbonate. These three new square sizes add to the versatile range of dimensions starting from 300 x 200 x 150mm to a substantial 800 x 600 x 300mm in portrait and landscape formats. Beyond their resourceful sizing, ARCA cabinets boast impressive credentials, including IP66, IK10, EN/IEC 61439-1-4, and UL-Type 4, 4X, 12, and 13 ratings. Fibox ARCA range is defined by innovation, durability, and adaptability, and these new additions further underscore our dedication to redefining the standard for excellence.
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