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Wanted: innovative applications using Energy Chain Systems
The entry phase for the 2014 vector award competition is now underway
East Providence, Rhode Island December 16, 2013 Every two years, the most creative applications of igus Energy Chain Systems are recognized with the vector award. Whether a tiny energy chain or an enormous application, anyone can apply online to present their idea to the panel of judges, entering in the running for a first prize purse of $6,884 ( 5 , 0 0 0 ) a t t h e a w a r d s c e r e m o n y , t o b e h e l d a t t h e H a n n o v e r T r a d e F a i r i n G e r m a n y , A p r i l 2 0 1 4 .
A n e x p e r t j u d g i n g p a n e l , c o m p r i s e d o f r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s f r o m t h e w o r l d o f s c i e n c e a n d s p e c i a l i s t a s s o c i a t i o n s , w i l l e v a l u a t e t h e a p p l i c a t i o n s a n d s e l e c t a f i r s t , second, and third prize winner from among the entrants. Anyone who put Energy Chain Systems to new uses is encouraged to enter the competition regardless of their industry. The vector award is an extremely important part of our development work, explained Joseph Ciringione, National Sales and Product Manager for igus Energy Chain Systems. We use it to support innovations and promote new potential uses for Energy Chains.
Overview of previous entrants and winners
Further information, including the competition terms and conditions, as well as information about previous winners, can be found at HYPERLINK "http://www.vector-award.com" www.vector-award.com/USA. Winning applications include the KUKA Cobra, a compact robot that loads and unloads presses, a treatment plant using the largest plastic Energy Chain, the E4-350, and a woodworking application using the 1440 rotations of the igus TwisterBand. Past winners include the applications of exercise trainers in the field of physiotherapy and mobile launch pads for rockets. The application deadline is February 15, 2014.
About igus
igus develops industry-leading Energy Chain cable carriers, Chainflex continuous-flex cables, DryLin linear bearings and linear guides, iglide plastic bushings, and igubal spherical bearings. These seemingly unrelated products are linked together through a belief in making functionally advanced, yet affordable plastic components and assemblies. With plastic bearing experience since 1964, cable carrier experience since 1971 and continuous-flex cable since 1989, igus provides the right solution from over 80,000 products available from stock. No minimum order required. For more information, contact igus at 1-800-521-2747 or visit www.igus.com.
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Picture PR-121313-US-vectoraward -01.jpg, igus Inc.
Every two years, igus organizes the vector award competition in recognition of advanced Energy Chain applications. In this photo: Harald Nehring, Energy Chain Systems, igus GmbH, Cologne, Germany.
Picture PR-121313-US-vectoraward -02.jpg, igus Inc.
Winner of the golden vector award 2012, the KUKA Cobra. An additional axis is mounted to the robotic arm to load and unload presses. A new, special chain guide design from the igus E6 series is used to make the robotic structure as compact as possible.
Picture PR-121313-US-vectoraward -03.jpg, igus Inc.
This sludge treatment system at the Port of Antwerp in Belgium, uses the worlds largest plastic cable carrier, the E4-350. The project won the silver vector award in 2012.
Picture PR-121313-US-vectoraward -04.jpg, igus Inc.
This TwisterBand can conduct a 1440 rotation. The woodworking application utilizing it won the bronze vector award in 2012.
CONTACT:
igus Inc.
PO Box 14349
East Providence, Rhode Island
02914
Tel.: 800.521.2747
Fax: 401.438.2200
sales@igus.com
www.igus.com
PRESS CONTACT:
Ellen Rathburn
Marketing Technical Copywriter
PO Box 14349
East Providence, Rhode Island
02914
Tel.: 800.521.2747 x. 288
Fax: 401.438.2200
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