Improve what moves. With this goal in mind, igus GmbH has been developing and producing motion plastics since 1964: lubrication-free and tribologically optimized high-performance plastics for motion, i.e. optimized for friction and wear. 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 family business is represented in 31 countries and employs around 5,000 people worldwide. Research in the company’s own 4,000 square meter test laboratory continuously produces innovations and greater safety for users. 243,000 items in over 1,000,000 variations are available from stock and the service life can be calculated online.