{
  "icp": {
    "regions": [
      "global"
    ],
    "industries": [
      "automotive manufacturing",
      "robotics and automation",
      "material handling",
      "food and beverage",
      "medical technology",
      "offshore and marine",
      "packaging",
      "construction machinery"
    ]
  },
  "itha": "0.1",
  "proof": {
    "certifications": [
      {
        "id": "iso_9001",
        "issuer": "DQS",
        "status": "third_party_certified"
      },
      {
        "id": "iso_14001",
        "status": "self_declared"
      },
      {
        "id": "iatf_16949",
        "status": "self_declared"
      }
    ]
  },
  "company": {
    "hq": {
      "city": "Cologne",
      "region": "North Rhine-Westphalia",
      "country": "DE"
    },
    "url": "https://www.igus.com",
    "name": "igus",
    "domain": "igus.com",
    "founded": 1964,
    "same_as": [
      "https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q476643",
      "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igus",
      "https://www.linkedin.com/company/igus-inc-"
    ],
    "employees": {
      "min": 4600
    },
    "description": "igus manufactures motion plastics: energy chain cable carriers, continuous-flex cables, plastic plain bearings, linear guides and actuators, low-cost automation components including the ReBeL cobot, and custom 3D-printed, CNC-machined and injection-molded parts."
  },
  "offerings": [
    {
      "id": "e-chain",
      "url": "https://www.igus.com/cable-carriers",
      "kind": "hardware",
      "name": "e-chain cable carriers",
      "role": "manufacturer",
      "summary": "Plastic cable carriers (energy chains) that guide and protect cables and hoses in linear, multi-axis and rotary motion; inner heights from 5 mm to 350 mm.",
      "channels": [
        "direct",
        "distributors"
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "chainflex",
      "url": "https://www.igus.com/chainflex",
      "kind": "hardware",
      "name": "chainflex cables",
      "role": "manufacturer",
      "terms": {
        "warranty_months": {
          "max": 48
        }
      },
      "summary": "Continuous-flex cables (control, motor, servo, robot, bus, data and fiber-optic), over 1,350 non-assembled types, for use in energy chains at travel distances up to 400 m.",
      "channels": [
        "direct",
        "distributors"
      ],
      "certifications": [
        {
          "id": "ce",
          "status": "self_declared"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "iglide",
      "url": "https://www.igus.com/info/plain-bearings-iglide-intro-com",
      "kind": "hardware",
      "name": "iglide plain bearings",
      "role": "manufacturer",
      "summary": "Self-lubricating plastic plain bearings and bushings for dry-running, maintenance-free operation, developed from over 100 new polymer compounds tested annually in-house.",
      "channels": [
        "direct",
        "distributors"
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "drylin",
      "url": "https://igus.com/info/drylin-linear-guides-overview?C=US&L=en",
      "kind": "hardware",
      "name": "drylin linear guides",
      "role": "manufacturer",
      "summary": "Self-lubricating, grease-free linear guides, bearings, lead screws and electric actuators (W, N, T, R, C, Q, NT profiles) for food, packaging, medical and marine equipment.",
      "channels": [
        "direct",
        "distributors"
      ],
      "extensions": {
        "robotics": {
          "category": "motion_control",
          "spec_version": "0.1"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "rebel-cobot",
      "url": "https://www.igus.com/product/21465",
      "kind": "hardware",
      "name": "ReBeL cobot",
      "role": "manufacturer",
      "pricing": {
        "unit": "unit",
        "as_of": "2022-03-28",
        "basis": "list",
        "model": "flat",
        "notes": "Open-source variant $5,850; smart plug-and-play variant with control software and power supply $7,455 (2022 company figures; not shown on current product page).",
        "range": {
          "max": 7455,
          "min": 5850
        },
        "currency": "USD"
      },
      "summary": "ReBeL is a lightweight 4-, 5- or 6-axis cobot weighing 8.2 kg, with 2 kg maximum payload, 664 mm maximum reach and +/-1 mm repeatability, run via igus Robot Control software.",
      "channels": [
        "direct"
      ],
      "extensions": {
        "robotics": {
          "category": "cobot",
          "reach_mm": {
            "max": 664
          },
          "protocols": [
            "modbus_tcp",
            "canopen"
          ],
          "payload_kg": {
            "max": 2
          },
          "applications": [
            "pick_place"
          ],
          "spec_version": "0.1",
          "repeatability_mm": {
            "max": 1,
            "min": 1
          },
          "integration_required": "none"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "3d-printing-service",
      "url": "https://www.igus.com/custom-parts-services/3d-printing",
      "kind": "service",
      "name": "igus 3D printing service",
      "role": "manufacturer",
      "terms": {
        "notes": "SLS parts ship within 2-3 business days per company site.",
        "lead_time_weeks": {
          "max": 0.6,
          "min": 0.4
        }
      },
      "pricing": {
        "model": "quote",
        "notes": "Competitive pricing, no minimum order quantity; price varies by process and material."
      },
      "summary": "On-demand 3D printing service (FDM, SLS, DLP) producing custom wear parts, plain bearings, gears, rollers and lead screw nuts from igus iglide polymers; SLS parts ship in 2-3 business days.",
      "channels": [
        "direct"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "engagement": {
    "url": "https://www.igus.com/company/all-contact-options",
    "email": "sales@igus.com",
    "phone": "+1-800-521-2747",
    "methods": [
      "quote_request",
      "demo",
      "consultation"
    ]
  },
  "extensions": {
    "robotics": {
      "roles": [
        "robot_manufacturer",
        "component_manufacturer"
      ],
      "service_area": [
        "global"
      ],
      "spec_version": "0.1"
    }
  },
  "updated_at": "2026-08-25"
}