igus will perform at Hannover Messewhich is celebrated from April 22 to 26 Smart sensor technology For future maintenance and Robotics Low cost With the help of artificial intelligence.
The company will prove it igusGO application is based on artificial intelligence Which can reveal in a few seconds how the machine is technically improved with igus lube-free components. Once you take a photo, the app uses AI algorithms to recognize and manufacture the machine Igus product suggestions that increase reliability and reduce costs. In the case of a wheeled excavator BucketsFor example, these could be heavy-duty plastic bearings.
For the first time a The study was conducted by scientists from the Technical University of Aachen (RWTH Aachen) and IGUS Quantity has been determined Economic and environmental advantages of using lubrication-free plastic bearings: Depending on the application, it can save between 7,000 and 14 million euros per year, significantly reducing CO2 emissions. Heineken Brazilachieved by one of the study participants Saving the equivalent of 180 kg of carbon dioxide annually Using plastic bearings.
Tobias Vogel, Head of Bearings and Linear Guides Department at Igus, highlights: “If all Heineken branches used plastic bearings, the company could save a total of 28,814 kg of carbon dioxide; Small change with big impact. “The potential for improvement through the use of our mobile plastic can be discovered easier and faster with the help of igusGO, which allows you to browse our wide range of products with maximum efficiency and transparency.” Already exists Over 580 different apps in the app databaseThe number is growing, from coffee machines to crane systems and aircraft.
Predictive maintenance using smart plastics
It will also be presented Smart plastic, Smart plastic components with sensors allow real-time monitoringIt can also connect to various networks and IoT systems. This way they can Integrate into the concept of predictive maintenance to avoid production downtime Due to unexpected events in the factory. Sensors and evaluation modules Programming It allows the useful life to be calculated dynamically and helps determine the optimal maintenance intervals for products., which is also an advantage in terms of sustainability. The reason behind this is the lack of ingredients It is replaced Unnecessarily or too soon, but just that When it reaches the end of its useful life.
The German company is constantly working on developing Smart plastic In response to current challenges, such as skilled labor shortages. Thanks SDigital service Super wise It is possible to constantly monitor the applications themselves through a central panel. Intelligent connectivity of data from applications, products and sensors, combined with optional use of the Internet of Things (IoT), gives plastic global intelligence It allows you to issue maintenance recommendations, offers, notifications or improvement suggestions automatically and in advance. If companies do not have enough time to monitor applications, the company can take care of that.
Michael Blass, Head of E-Series Systems at IgusHe says: “Service Super wise It combines state-of-the-art sensing technology for smart plastics with a comprehensive digital service. In times of crisis, these types of digital innovations are more important than ever for companies’ competitiveness. “It is important to us that small and medium-sized businesses without specialist knowledge and with small budgets can also benefit from trends such as predictive maintenance.”
Robots Low cost
Other new products that will be presented at the exhibition include its products in the automation sector. Low cost. Those attending the preview of the new developments will be able to learn about A Automatically guided vehicle (AGV) Educational, an open source solution and standalone learning platform that can be integrated with bots such as ReBeL or ReBeL KID.
Can be combined Supplements Low cost From more than 100 manufacturers, such as grippers or vision systems Plug and playacross the the shop RBTX, with the help of tools Connected And 3D models. RBTX is designed so that businesses of all sizes can get started with automation Low cost.
Company progress Products with voice control and AI-based gestures Which can connect to Amazon Alexa directly or integrate gesture control using ROS 2. This is intuitive and AI-powered operation It paves the way for robots Low cost Make a place in the market. Currently, AI is mainly used to monitor robots and integrate vision sensors quickly and easily. However, the robotics team is also investigating A Flexible programming via voice or gestures.
“Customers are always surprised by what igus high-performance plastics can do, whether in terms of zero lubrication, CO2 reduction and automation,” he emphasizes. Tobias Vogel.
For this part, Michael Blass He concludes: “We have Mobile plasticLubrication-free, it can optimize a wide range of applications, making it more sustainable and suitable for Industry 4.0.
