Increasing productivity with automation

Automation creates the basis for a productive, flexible and future-proof industry.

Automation with igus components in production and logistics.
Autonomous ReBeL Move transports containers in a warehouse aisle.

What does industrial automation include?

  • Automated material flows
  • Intelligent conveyor technology
  • Sensor-based condition monitoring
  • Predictive-maintenance solutions
  • Automated warehouse and logistics processes
  • Networked production systems in the sense of Industry 4.0
  • Cobots and Low Cost Automation systems
  • Digital maintenance and service processes

How does automation increase productivity?

Efficiency

Faster and more efficient production processes

  • Around the clock
  • With constant precision
  • With high process reliability
  • Without performance fluctuations

Reliability

Less unplanned machine downtime

  • Planned maintenance windows
  • Early error detection
  • Higher system availability
  • Longer service life of components

Quality

Reduce waste and errors

  • Consistent product quality
  • Less material waste
  • Lower costs for rework
  • Higher customer satisfaction

Which business units particularly benefit from automation?

Various production areas

Logistics and material handling

Maintenance and repair

The most important benefits of industrial automation at a glance

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Guidelines: Increasing productivity with smart automation

Solutions for industrial automation

Readychain assembly with cable carriers at a production station.

Ready-to-connect energy supply systems

  • Save 75% assembly time
  • Less machine downtime
  • Everything from one source
i.Cee² smart plastics module for predictive maintenance and condition monitoring in an industrial facility.

Smart maintenance

  • Save maintenance costs
  • Prevent downtime
  • Extend product service life
AMR ReBeLMove Pro Mobile Robots overview with rack, transport modules, and collaborative robot arm.

Low Cost Automation

  • 40% savings
  • Fast and easy integration
  • ROI less than 12 months
drylin guide rail for medical furniture with mounting and guide modules.

Bearing and linear technology

  • 100% lubrication and maintenance-free
  • Quiet, lightweight and cost-effective
  • Insensitive to external influences

Robust instead of just fast: designing automation for real conditions

Customised automation solutions for your industry

Material handling

Packaging industry

Automotive industry

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