Drive technology application examples

3D concrete printer for building structures

Thanks to the absence of lubricants, the igus toothed belt axes offer a solution that works reliably even in dusty environments.

XXL 3D printer for house facades

This 3D printer was used to build the facade of the "Europe Building" in Amsterdam. Our drylin multi-axis linear robots guide the print head.

Linear bearings in 3D printers

A finished and completely lubrication-free complete solution consisting of cable guide, linear technology and drive was installed in this 3D printer from EVO tech GmbH.

3D printer to replicate

This printer produces three-dimensional plastic parts in a timely manner. Modular systems such as drylin bearings enable easy installation by the end customer.

Cleanroom 3D printer

Precise and reliable cleanroom 3D printer for processing thermoplastics. Numerous drylin products work together here.

3D printer for plastic parts

The xBot is a 3D printer that can produce essential parts of its own construction. It prints precisely and quickly using the principle of fused deposition modelling (FDM).

Bearing technology for temperatures of up to 300°

The BistroBox: Austria's first self-service pizzeria with a fully automatic pizza oven - fresh pizza in just 90s at the touch of a button!

Automated robot kitchen

The French start-up Cook-e has developed a robot kitchen that automatically prepares meals.

Smoothie-mixing station

With the "Alberts one", Alberts offers a vending machine robot that prepares healthy snacks such as smoothies, soups and vegan shakes fresh on site.

Entry/exit system

Smart Kiosk Italy Srl has developed an innovative application with complex software for the EU-wide biometric entry/exit system (EES).

Rotating car wash brush system

Noyen, a Polish manufacturer, produces a rotating car wash brush system for washing complex parts automatically after they are painted.

Linear axis for e-scooter lift

The "idea train" presents new concepts for tomorrow's passenger transport, including an e-scooter lift that works with maintenance-free drylin linear axes.

Field drainage machine

An innovative field drainage machine that can manoeuvre plastic drainage tiles on the job site and unroll plastic tiles alongside the trenching and ploughing equipment.

Autonomous weeding robot

The SLW-25120 linear module ensures reliable height adjustment of the spray module in the autonomous weeding robot.

Motorised mirror ceiling for cruise ships

MACHINESHOP developed the TWAXIS mirror installation to create a unique decoration for MSC Cruises' advanced cruise fleet

Offshore robots for cleaning & repairs

Remotion's robots work both below and above the waterline and carry out dangerous operations.

Autonomous inspection boat

For an autonomous inspection boat, components are needed that are inflatable and maintenance-free. Furthermore, the products must withstand the harsh conditions in the port.

Electric windows for yachts

Glaskeil builds automatic, weather-resistant window regulators with compact linear guides from igus.

Maintenance-free filling plants

In the filling systems, a lead screw module ensures easy positioning of the 80kg filling head above the container.

Automated cocktail mixer

A linear axis moves the glass in this cocktail mixer reliably and maintenance-free. It is perfectly suited for hygiene-sensitive tasks.

Innovative packing aid gripper

drylin linear bearings in this packing aid gripper operate failure-free with dirt and impacts.

Vending machine for cleaning reusable cups

An automatic cleaning machine that disinfects cups in just a few seconds with steam at 140°C.

Automatic beer dispenser

An automated beer dispensing system for festivals and large events. Draw beer in just a few seconds.

Adjustment system in espresso machine

Robust components are required that work even under high temperatures and possible contamination.

Suction pad insertion machine

Low Cost Automation ensures precise format adjustments in packaging technology.

Linear bearings, plain bearings and drive elements in thermoform packaging system

Lubrication-free linear technology and polymer slewing ring bearings are used in sterilisation machines.

Bearing technology for temperatures of up to 300°

The BistroBox: Austria's first self-service pizzeria with a fully automatic pizza oven - fresh pizza in just 90s at the touch of a button!

Automated robot kitchen

The French start-up Cook-e has developed a robot kitchen that automatically prepares meals.

Smoothie-mixing station

With the "Alberts one", Alberts offers a vending machine robot that prepares healthy snacks such as smoothies, soups and vegan shakes fresh on site.

Motorised locking system for refrigerated counters

An automatic closure system for refrigerated counters is being built by the Italian company Cisaplast.

3D printing for space debris removal

This system is a new ejection mechanism for space travel.

Rocket module for space debris removal

A rocket module that collects space debris from orbit.

Maintenance-free filling plants

Positioning with maintenance-free lead screw modules

Linear systems in diaper production plants

Products from the modular linear bearing system range provide the necessary flexibility when changing between different formats.

Film-packaging machine

Automated format changes and positioning tasks are accomplished in the modular Veprotec packaging machines with igus linear bearing technology.

Innovative packing aid gripper

drylin linear bearings in this packing aid gripper operate failure-free with dirt and impacts.

Suction pad insertion machine

Low Cost Automation ensures precise format adjustments in packaging technology

Filling height adjustment in folding and gluing machines

When designing folding box gluers, Bernhardt Maschinenbau relies on lubrication and maintenance-free linear plain bearings.

Linear bearings, plain bearings and drive elements in thermoform packaging system

Lubrication-free linear technology and polymer slewing ring bearings are used in sterilisation machines.

Production machines

A manufacturer of production machines for brushes is an example of the application areas and properties of iglidur and drylin bearing products.

Straightening technology

Fast, straight, precise: This is how the requirements in sheet metal processing can be summarised. Sophisticated straightening technology makes all this possible.

Laser station for marking industrial products

A laser station for marking industrial products.

Fully automatic finger-jointing line

The VSS200 from Aramet: high-speed squared-timber production with AI quality control and integrated sorting.

Visual inspection of small components

Gefra uses complete linear drive units from the drylin product range for the electrical adjustment of lighting units.

Bearing technology for labelling machines

Label up to 50,000 containers per hour with just one unit.

Product pusher with 16m long energy chain

An autoglide energy chain supplies a transport system with electricity. It works without a guide trough and without blocking the industrial vehicles.

Linear movements in industrial vehicles

Ready-to-install drylin linear axes allow for trouble-free distance adjustments on Jungheinrich forklifts - from the steering wheel to the fork.

Automatic order picking by robots in logistics

The automation expert Magazino relies on our linear axes, plain bearings and e-chains in its pick-by-robot system.

Conveyor track in medical technology

This medical technology application combines a conveyor belt with high-resolution cameras to monitor products.

Innovative packing aid gripper

drylin linear bearings in this packing aid gripper operate failure-free with dirt and impacts.

Suction pad insertion machine

Low Cost Automation ensures precise format adjustments in packaging technology

Linear axis in the laboratory for DNA diagnostics

drylin linear bearings in medical devices: precise pressing of electrophoretic glass plates in a DNA pointer system

Conveyor track in medical technology

This medical technology application combines a conveyor belt with high-resolution cameras to monitor products.

TV lift

A maintenance-free, shock-resistant and durable, motorised TV lift. This is used in caravan construction.

Height-adjustable suspended lamp

On his YouTube channel "create", André Göbel shows how he creates modern furniture and decoration with unusual designs himself.

Motorised mirror ceiling for cruise ships

Unique decoration for the advanced cruise fleet of MSC Cruises.

SLW linear module in Dior Christmas façade

Reliable and quiet drive technology for weatherproof, lubrication-free motion applications in the Christmas façade

Visual inspection of small components

Gefra uses complete linear drive units from the drylin product range for the electrical adjustment of lighting units.

Autonomous inspection boat

For an autonomous inspection boat, components are needed that are inflatable and maintenance-free. Furthermore, the products must withstand the harsh conditions in the port.

Road core drill

The road core drilling device for taking samples from roads and airport runways requires products that are particularly robust and also light and maintenance-free.

High pressure water chamber

For testing in the high-pressure water chamber, products that are lubrication-free and can withstand high amounts of splash water are needed.

Mobile scanning machine

A mobile scanning machine that can be used to inspect even complex plates and free forms with air ultrasound.

2in1 - testing booth and conference table

A testing booth that transforms into a meeting table in just a few seconds.

Filling height adjustment in folding and gluing machines

When designing folding box gluers, Bernhardt Maschinenbau relies on lubrication and maintenance-free linear plain bearings.

Linear systems in diaper production plants

Products from the modular linear bearing product range ensure flexibility when users change between different formats.

Suction pad insertion machine

Low Cost Automation ensures precise format adjustments in packaging technology.

Linear bearings, plain bearings and drive elements in thermoform packaging system

Lubrication-free linear technology and polymer slewing ring bearings are used in sterilisation machines.

Film-packaging machine

Automated format changes and positioning tasks are implemented in the Veprotec packaging machines with linear bearings.

Innovative packing aid gripper

drylin linear bearings in this packing aid gripper operate failure-free with dirt and impacts.

Bearing technology for labelling machines

Label up to 50,000 containers per hour with just one unit.

Reliable bearing technology in labelling machines

The company was looking for a cost-effective solution that would work reliably and meet all the technical requirements of the labelling unit.

Precise room linear robot in bioanalytics

Lubrication-free and maintenance-free linear axes with motors allow for optimal use of installation space when liquids are handled in filling systems. For medical research and environmental analytics.

Computer tomograph on drilling platform

diondo has built a cost-effective CT for seabed exploration using drylin motor components.

Special measurement setup with lead screw axis, motor & control system

From concept to implementation. Development of an R&D measurement setup for quantifying wafer specifications.

Mobile scanning machine

A mobile scanning machine, part of the "IfUS" research project, that can be used to inspect even complex plates and free forms with air ultrasound.

Rocket module for space debris removal

Sounding rocket REXUS 21 is to collect space debris from orbit.