Low Cost Automation reduces the barriers to getting started with automation and gives special assistance to small and medium-sized companies in increasing their competitiveness. To this end, motion plastics specialist igus has built up a broad network of 55 robotics providers and 40 integrators over the past three years – and new partners are constantly being added.
As a result of continuous developments and product innovations, affordable robotics has become especially interesting for small and medium-sized companies. And the number of offers on the market is increasing. For instance, igus Low Cost Automation represents a broad portfolio of articulated arm, linear, delta and SCARA robots. Product modularity means that single components or individual complete solutions can be assembled according to the build-or-buy principle. The focus is always on a low entry-level price and quick payback. This is where igus high-performance plastics play to their strengths. They are tribologically optimised and especially durable, lightweight, lubrication-free and maintenance-free, and cost-effective to produce.
The most cost-effective solution that works
Over the past three years, igus has built up a broad, constantly growing partner network. As part of the LCA partner programme, the motion plastics specialist works with integrators who provide customers with additional expertise, experience with end customer projects, and joint project experience. Typical services include integrating a control system into existing machines, setting up and commissioning robots, evaluating safety measures or, if there is simply no capacity, providing the capability of assembling machines on site.
RBTX online marketplace: new partners are adding more and more new products to the range
Since 2019, users have also had access to the igus RBTX marketplace – an online marketplace that brings users and manufacturers of low-cost robotics together. Alexander Mühlens: “As an open marketplace, we are always interested in new partners for the low-cost robotics mission, so that we can ultimately provide interested parties with even more individual solutions for their specific application.” Partners benefit from a new digital sales channel and can expand their customer base and open up new markets – a win for everyone involved.
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