
igus
🇩🇪 Germany Linear Motion Systems
Motion plastics, energy chains, flexible cables, polymer bearings, linear systems, low-cost automation and smart plastics.
igus is a German manufacturer of motion plastics based in Cologne. Founded in 1964, the company develops lubrication-free products made from high-performance polymers for moving industrial applications. Its positioning is broader than linear motion alone: igus works across energy supply systems, polymer bearings, cables, linear systems, robotics, low-cost automation, 3D printing materials and intelligent sensor-enabled components.
Products and applications
The igus portfolio includes energy chains, chainflex cables, iglidur plain bearings, drylin linear systems, lead screw technology, Low Cost Automation, robots, intelligent sensor technology, 3D printing materials, bar stock and smart plastics. These products are used in machine building, automation, packaging, robotics, automotive, logistics, agriculture, medical equipment and other environments where lubrication-free, wear-resistant and maintenance-reducing motion components are valuable.
Product Categories
Energy Chains (Cable Carriers)
Linear Guides & Drive Systems
Low-Cost Automation
Product Lines & Series
- E-Chain Series - Energy Chain Systems
- chainflex - Continuous-Flex Cables
- iglidur - Polymer Plain Bearings
- drylin - Linear Guides
- robolink/ReBeL - Low-Cost Robot Joints
Products & Components
Solutions & Applications
Industries Served
Technologies & Expertise
Company facts
- Headquarters
- Cologne, Germany
- Founded
- 1964
- Employees
- 5,215 employees worldwide
Profile transparency
- Data status
- Publicly researched profile
- Sources
- Official website, public company and product pages
- Last reviewed
- April 2026
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