igus
Develops and supplies high-performance polymer materials for 3D printing, including PTFE-free resins with superior wear resistance for friction-loaded parts.
- CEO / Founder
- Frank Blase
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
iglidur i2000 3D printing resin; e-chain systems/cable drag chains; chainflex cables; iglidur polymer bearings; igubal spherical bearings; drylin linear bearings and guide systems; energy chains; plain bearings; lead screw technology; robots; intelligent sensors
Technological Advantage
Verified advantage: PTFE-free resin with 122 times better wear rate for friction-loaded parts, as per press release. Defensible through material formulations and trade secrets, though replicable by competitors with R&D investment.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces maintenance and replacement costs by up to 122 times better wear rate with PTFE-free 3D printing resins, enabling production of precision parts comparable to injection molding without lubrication for hygienic applications.
How They Differentiate
Offers specialized 3D printing resins with up to 122 times better wear rate than standard materials, focusing on lubrication-free, high-wear-resistance polymers for industrial applications, whereas competitors like Thomson Linear and Bosch Rexroth primarily provide linear motion systems and automation components without dedicated AM material offerings.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturers in automotive, packaging, pharmaceutical, material handling, automation, medical technology, and other industrial sectors requiring durable, lubrication-free polymer components.
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Packaging; Pharmaceutical; Material Handling; Automation; Medical Technology; Construction Machinery; Aerospace/Defense; Power Plants; Mining; Steel; Ports
Competitors
Thomson Linear; PBCLinear; Bosch Rexroth; Festo; SKF
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Global igus achieved €1.105 billion in sales in 2025, with a 5% increase in active customers, and launched 277 new lubrication-free motion plastics products.
Major Milestones
Established in 1997 as ASEAN headquarters; Achieved €1.105 billion in global sales in 2025; Launched PTFE-free 3D printing resin with 122 times better wear rate; Supported large projects like PSA (Port Authority of Singapore) for cable management
Notable Customers
PSA (Port Authority of Singapore)