igus is launching a new Delta robot that is quick and easy to implement. Because it is assembled almost entirely from standard igus components, the cost is extremely low; prices start from under £5000, which is around one-quarter of the cost of a typical Delta robot, so igus believes this could be a disruptive 'game changer' in the robotics market, particularly for packaging applications. In some cases it could also prove more cost-effective than other automation technologies such as custom-tooled vibratory bowl feeders and bespoke pick-and-place systems.

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