With joined forces - Murrelektronik and igus enter strategic alliance

Murrelektronik, the leading company in decentralized electrical automation technology, and igus, market leader for energy chains and a specialist for lubrication-free, high-performance polymers, have expanded their existing collaboration into a strategic partnership. To coincide with the launch of this partnership, the two companies shared the “AutomationBest Awards” podium.

Energy chains have become an integral part of modern mechanical engineering: wherever moving parts need to be supplied with energy, these components are in demand as important parts of machines.

The growing complexity of automation tasks also means that the demands on energy chains continue to increase. The growing use of robots in production plants and logistics centers around the world is a particular driver of innovation in this area.

Pioneering innovations in this field usually come from the same company: igus. The family-owned company from Cologne is the market leader in energy chains and a specialist in lubricant-free, high-performance polymers.

Tried and tested collaboration

But it takes more than just plastics expertise to produce a high-quality, durable energy chain. It also requires in-depth knowledge of cables and connection technology.

In this area, the experts at igus are happy to rely on the expertise of the specialists at Murrelektronik.

Murrelektronik is not only the leading company in decentralized electrical automation technology, but also one of the most important developers and producers of ready-to-connect, pre-assembled connection and junction cables based on internationally recognized standards, with decades of experience in this field.

And so the idea began to shape within the minds of both market leaders: if our collaboration is working so well, why not take it a step further?

Working together for the best solutions

At SPS 2024, the two companies will therefore be taking their partnership to the next level: as part of a strategic partnership, Murrelektronik and igus will be joining forces on the optimum design of automation technology, particularly for dynamic machine parts, in order to offer customers seamless, robust and cost-effective decentralized installation concepts.

The fact that the conditions for this partnership are excellent is demonstrated by the “AutomationsBest Award 2024”, which will be presented at the SPS 2024 just in time for the start of the event.

Readers of the renowned trade journal messtec drives automation voted igus first and Murrelektronik second in the 'Best Solutions' category.

The award-winning solution from igus is the energy supply system for a six-axis robot in the painting line of a Seat factory. Here, the triflex R energy chain in conjunction with a pull-in system optimally guides the cables and hoses on the robot. The robot detects the smallest paint defects and corrects them fully automatically.

Murrelektronik impressed the readers with its intelligent digital solution uKonn-X.

This system guides you step by step through even complex installations or commissioning in an easy-to-understand manner, making it a breeze to install and get the machines up and running in the field.